Session Profile: Mati Raidma
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The speaker acknowledges the existence of the problem and the need to resolve it. His political stance is strongly procedural, emphasizing the correct hierarchical route for addressing the issue (via the Tallinn City Council to the City Government, which would then appeal to the Government of the Republic). He criticizes the current activity as an improper "political race," preferring a proper institutional framework instead of politics.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in local government procedures and decision-making processes, citing the Tallinn City Council's unanimous decision and the proper chain of appeal. He/She emphasizes the accuracy of the protocol by correcting information presented in the chamber. The expertise focuses on the administrative order governing communication between the local and national levels.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is corrective and factual, stressing the necessity of strict adherence to protocol. The speaker employs a logical appeal, contrasting the proper institutional route with mere political maneuvering. The tone remains neutral, yet it is critical of the current trajectory of the debate.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the proceedings in the chamber, which have been dubbed a "political race," pointing to improper and politically motivated conduct. The opposition is procedural, not personal, stressing that the current course of action is not conducive to finding the correct solution.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlights the unanimous decision of the Tallinn City Council, indicating an internal consensus at the local level. There is no information regarding the willingness to cooperate at the Riigikogu (Parliament) level, given that they are criticizing the current activities taking place in the chamber.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional and at the local government level, concentrating on the decision-making procedures of the Tallinn City Council and City Government. The regional topic is linked to solving a local problem and subsequently submitting it to the Government of the Republic.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is placed on procedural correctness and adherence to the proper channels of recourse, aimed at resolving an issue that necessitates the intervention of the Government of the Republic. The speaker’s role is that of the protocol clarifier and the upholder of the correct administrative procedure.
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