Agenda Profile: Reili Rand

Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

2025-03-18

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The political position focuses on economic added value and digitalization. Although the clarity of the draft law is considered an important step forward, concern is expressed regarding the government’s plans to bring cheap labor into the country, which could impede the economic environment’s shift towards higher added value. The position is rather policy- and value-based, emphasizing long-term economic objectives.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the objectives of previous immigration policy (steering businesses toward higher added value) and uses economic terminology such as "digitalization," "added value," and "cheap labor." They show authority on the relationship between immigration and economic development.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful (addressing the session chair and the rapporteur). A logical and analytical approach is employed, presenting a critical question regarding the long-term impact of the government's economic plans, favoring a logical appeal.

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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the government's broader plans to bring cheap labor into Estonia (more than 2,500 people per year), calling into question its economic justification and its impact on the creation of added value. The criticism is policy-driven and is presented in the form of a question.

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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.

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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's economic environment and immigration policy as a whole, without highlighting specific regions or local issues.

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Economic Views
Supports economic growth based on higher added value and digitalization. It takes a critical view of importing cheap labor, seeing it as an impediment to guiding businesses toward higher productivity.

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Social Issues
This addresses the issue of immigration primarily within the context of the economic workforce, emphasizing concern regarding the volume of cheap labor being introduced and its subsequent impact on economic development.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the draft amendment to the Foreigners Act (Bill 548 SE), which is deemed important for the sake of clarity. The primary concern revolves around the government's plans, linked to this bill, to increase the importation of cheap labor, a move that directly contradicts previous policy.

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