Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on enhancing the transparency and clarity of the state budget. The speaker strongly advocates for transitioning to cost-based budgeting, demanding a level of precision down to 500,000 euros to ensure that expenditures are broken down by economic content and by institution. This position is heavily policy- and procedure-driven, placing a strong emphasis on accountability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the technical details of budgeting, highlighting cost-based budgeting and a specific level of precision (€500,000). This knowledge is supported by citing international examples (Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, and Canada), referencing the budgeting practices utilized in those nations.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and substantive, concentrating on the presentation of the bill's content and its underlying justifications. Logical arguments and international comparisons are employed, with the question being posed to the minister in a constructive and analytical tone.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the first reading of the draft Act amending the State Budget Act. This pattern of activity involves submitting bills for deliberation on behalf of the parliamentary faction and explaining their content.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker avoids direct criticism, instead positioning themselves as an advocate for reform by citing the need to amend the current budget law to enhance transparency. The critique is aimed more at the deficiencies of the existing budgeting procedure.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlights the presence of intra-factional cooperation, citing a colleague's earlier remarks and the faction's joint submission of the bill. There is no evidence of cross-party collaboration or readiness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the national level (state budget reform) and international best practices. Specific local or regional issues are not addressed.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal transparency and accountability. Cost-based budgeting is advocated to ensure the complete disclosure of state revenues and expenditures based on their economic substance, indicating a desire to enhance control over public spending.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on reforming the State Budget Act. The speaker initiated and supports the draft bill, which mandates cost-based budgeting and the detailed justification of expenditure lines starting at 500,000 euros.
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