Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on decentralizing public services and jobs away from the capital and into the counties. The speaker urgently demands that the state set an example for the private sector by ensuring essential services and jobs that guarantee higher wage levels throughout the counties. This stance is highly proactive and results-oriented, emphasizing preventive action to avoid budget cuts. Concern is also expressed regarding new potential austerity measures that might emerge following the state budget negotiations.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public administration and regional policy, particularly regarding the systematic nature of relocating state jobs out of the capital. He/She draws upon previous experience as a municipal leader, which provides a practical background to the topic. Specific terminology is used, such as "proactive actions" and "more systematically," in reference to policy implementation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the minister ("Dear Minister!"). The tone, however, is also concerned and demanding, stressing the necessity of proactive and preventive measures to avoid the contraction of services. The address is logical and clearly poses two distinct questions: the proactive aspect and the preventive aspect.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to participation in a parliamentary session during an interpellation, where the same question is repeatedly put to the minister. This demonstrates active involvement in legislative oversight and a clear focus on a specific regional policy issue.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government’s potential future austerity plans, which threaten the reduction of state services in the counties. The criticism is preemptive and policy-driven, tied to state budget negotiations and the desire to prevent negative consequences for regional services.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful, addressing the minister politely and seeking proactive solutions from them. The capacity for cooperation is also demonstrated by the recognition of the effective work done by the former Minister of Public Administration (Jaak Aab), referring to him as a "good colleague."
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is very strong, underscoring the importance of maintaining and developing services in the counties and their administrative centers. The objective is to guarantee essential services and jobs that ensure a higher wage level throughout all the counties. The speaker draws on their previous experience as a local government head to highlight this regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective emphasizes the state's role as a model for the private sector in creating jobs and providing services. There is visible concern regarding state budget cuts, which could potentially harm regional economies and services. There is support for the regional distribution of jobs that guarantee higher education and wage levels.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on preventing the emergence of austerity measures following the adoption of the state budget, and ensuring the regional availability of state services. The speaker is acting in an oversight capacity by submitting a query, demanding proactive and preventive actions from the minister.
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