Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Holidays and Anniversaries Act (669 SE)
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the transformation of June 1st, Children's Day, into a national holiday and a day off. The Social Democrats strongly back the draft legislation, justifying it with a value-based approach that emphasizes dedicating time and attention to children. Their political stance centers on building social cohesion and a better future for children, prioritizing social benefit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker draws upon general parental experience and social issues such as birth rates, family well-being, and children's mental health. No specific data, statistics, or technical terminology concerning the economic or legal aspects of the draft bill are presented. The expertise is evident in the rhetoric of social welfare and family values.
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Rhetorical Style
The speech is warm, caring, and optimistic, utilizing strong emotional appeals that focus on the parent-child relationship and shared memorable moments. The style is formal (addressing colleagues) but employs simple and accessible language, emphasizing symbols and core messages. Value-based and emotional arguments dominate, rather than logical ones.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Neither opponents nor criticism of other political groups or viewpoints are mentioned. The speech is purely supportive and focuses on achieving consensus.
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Collaboration Style
Our style of cooperation is open and consensual, calling upon all our Riigikogu colleagues to support the draft legislation. Emphasis is placed on achieving the common goal: to make one day a year special for many families.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing Estonian society and families as a whole. Specific regions, local projects, or regional issues are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are secondary, highlighting that the most valuable things (time and attention) come at no cost. The framework of this bill is a social investment in community cohesion and strong families, not a matter of economic growth or fiscal discipline. The economic impact of one additional day off is deemed insignificant compared to the social benefits.
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Social Issues
The main social issues are children's mental health, the birth rate, and families' ability to cope. The Social Democrats strongly emphasize family values and caring, seeing a national holiday as a symbol that values childhood and parental presence.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on supporting Bill 669 SE, which proposes amendments to the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates. The objective is to designate June 1st as a public holiday, granting families a shared day of respite. The speaker is a strong proponent of this specific bill aimed at enhancing social well-being.
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