Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional and results-oriented, focusing on the minister's inaction regarding the handling of socially important and value-based draft legislation. Criticism is also directed at the lack of transparency and the secrecy surrounding policy formulation, accusing the minister of choosing a closed-door approach. The speaker demands concrete answers and substantive progress.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters concerning social sector legislation (the Consent Act, and laws on gender equality and equal treatment) and administrative reform (the merger of the Commissioner’s institution with the Chancellor of Justice). Specific emphasis is placed on knowledge of discrimination examples faced by the elderly and people with disabilities in accessing public services, issues that need to be addressed by a new consolidated act.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical, demanding concrete answers and accusing the minister of demagoguery. Strong negative terminology is employed (e.g., "classified," "silencing," "stalled") to highlight the lack of transparency and the dragging out of the proceedings. The overall tone is substantive and insistent.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity involves active participation in Riigikogu sessions and opposition scrutiny, specifically by submitting repeated and substantive questions to the minister as part of a motion of no confidence. This pattern demonstrates consistent pressure aimed at advancing social sector legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is directed at Liisa-Ly Pakosta, the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, and the ministry itself. They are sharply criticized for the slow processing of draft legislation and the lack of transparency in policy development. This criticism targets both the political leadership and the deliberate exclusion and neutralization of relevant institutions, including the commissioner.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker criticizes the minister's closed policy-making style and stresses the necessity of involving relevant sector institutions and specialists (e.g., the commissioner) in the drafting of legislation. This indicates a preference for broad-based and transparent cooperation, which is currently being disregarded by the government.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
In the social sector, there is strong support for amendments to the Consent Act and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Acts. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to end discrimination against the elderly and people with disabilities when accessing public services, which the new consolidated act is expected to make possible.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at speeding up the processing of social bills (the Consent Act and equality laws) falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice, which have been stalled throughout the minister's term. Additionally, attention is focused on the planned consolidation of the Office of the Equal Opportunities Commissioner with the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the contents of the relevant draft bill for which are being kept confidential.
3 Speeches Analyzed