Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical of the draft bill proposing an increase in state fees, which has been submitted for its first reading. The primary focus is on social justice, specifically questioning whether the proposed hikes will adversely affect pensioners and people with disabilities, despite the concessions mentioned by the minister. This position is rooted in policy and values, centering on the protection of vulnerable groups.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of state fees and social benefits, focusing specifically on the duties applicable to particular population groups (pensioners, disabled people). This expertise is evident in the detailed way the questions are framed regarding the retention and potential increase of these benefits. No data or statistics are utilized; the focus remains entirely on the social implementation of the law.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and procedural, addressing an esteemed representative of the commission or a minister. The tone is inquisitive and concerned regarding social issues, demanding clarity concerning benefits. In procedural matters, the tone is decisive and concrete, demanding a recess on behalf of the faction.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is linked to the first reading of a specific draft act (Bill 417 SE), during which the speaker engages in both the substantive debate (by posing questions) and procedural actions. The speaker utilizes the request for a recess on behalf of their parliamentary group as a tactical instrument before the vote.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is clearly playing an opposition role, posing critical questions to the minister and challenging the social justice aspects of the draft legislation. The criticism is grounded in both policy and substance, focusing specifically on verifying the government's claims regarding the preservation of benefits.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation is clearly intra-factional, as all procedural demands are being submitted on behalf of the Centre Party faction. There is no evidence of inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise with the government partners.
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Regional Focus
The data is insufficient. The focus is on national legislation (amendments to the State Fee Act) and its impact on social groups.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on criticizing the hike in state fees, which suggests a desire to shield pensioners and people with disabilities from rising government costs. Social protection and the preservation of benefits are prioritized over fiscal discipline or increasing state revenue.
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Social Issues
The speaker is focused on social issues, stressing the necessity of protecting pensioners and people with disabilities from the adverse effects of increased state levies. This constitutes the primary social justice theme being addressed within the framework of the bill.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill amending the State Fees Act (417 SE), a measure the speaker critically opposes. The speaker seeks to clarify the bill's effect on social benefits and employs procedural tools (specifically, demanding a recess) to influence the handling of the draft legislation.
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