Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)
2024-06-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on questioning the actual objective of the draft law (the increase of the fine unit). The speaker critically asks whether the bill is designed to patch holes in the state budget or if it has some other goal. The position is rather results-based and cautious, raising doubts about the transparency of the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the legislative process, referencing the committee's work and the previous agenda item. The expertise focuses on challenging the financial implications and underlying motivation of the draft bill (specifically, the acquisition of state funds and resulting budget deficits), though no technical terminology or statistics are provided.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the respected presenter. A logical appeal is employed, presenting a binary choice (fundraising vs. another objective) to compel an explanation of the bill's true motivation. The tone is critical, but not hostile.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating on the floor of the Riigikogu, taking part in the debate and posing questions regarding the current bill under discussion. This pattern demonstrates consistency, as the same question was raised during the previous agenda item as well, underscoring the timeliness of the issue.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the bill's proponents, who are suspected of pursuing hidden fiscal objectives (namely, plugging budget deficits). The criticism targets both the motivation behind the bill and its procedural transparency.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views center on the methods of collecting state revenues and fiscal responsibility. The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the use of the penal code to patch budget holes, citing concern over the transparency of managing state finances.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (415 SE) to amend the Penal Code, specifically regarding the increase of the fine unit. The speaker's role is that of a critical interrogator, seeking to determine whether the bill was initiated for the purpose of penal policy or merely to line the state's coffers.
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