Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev

Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – Second Reading

2025-01-22

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Political Position
Political interest is centered on the adoption of Bill 514 SE and whether the outcome satisfies the Academy of Sciences. The position is primarily procedural and results-oriented, emphasizing stakeholder satisfaction with the legislative work. The speaker wants to ensure that this key institution is content with the amendments that have been made.

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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the familiarity with the subject matter of the parliament's rules of procedure (specifically, substitution within the committee) and the Academy of Sciences bill. Specific technical knowledge regarding the bill's content is not provided; instead, questions focus on the institution's level of satisfaction. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of the "highly significant discussion" that occurred in the Constitutional Committee.

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a polite and collegial style ("Esteemed colleague"), utilizing the form of a direct question, which he refers to as a "technical question." The tone is formal, focusing on procedural clarification and verifying the result.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker was an active Member of Parliament who participated in important debates within the Constitutional Committee, substituting for a colleague, which prevented him or her from attending the second session on January 13th. This demonstrates conscientious involvement in various legislative processes and committee work.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is collegial and conscientious, as the speaker was substituting for a colleague on the Constitutional Committee to ensure a crucial discussion could take place. The address to the second colleague is respectful and information-seeking.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national-level legislation, particularly the draft bill concerning the Estonian Academy of Sciences and the work carried out by the Riigikogu committees. There is no regional or local focus.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Act on the Estonian Academy of Sciences (514 SE), the outcome of whose adoption the speaker is monitoring. Also highlighted is participation in a significant discussion within the Constitutional Committee, which points to a broader legislative scope.

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