Agenda Profile: Valdo Randpere
The political situation
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political position heavily emphasizes strict adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the defined competence of its committees. The speaker criticizes the committees, especially the special committee for state budget control, for exceeding their mandate, which obstructs the work of government members. The stance is clearly procedural and results-oriented, demanding that the committees deal strictly with the matters for which they are legally established.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the internal rules and legislation of the Riigikogu, citing the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act and the jurisdiction of committees, particularly the Select Committee on State Budget Control. This knowledge centers on parliamentary oversight and procedural regulations. The importance of budgetary matters within the scope of responsibility of government members is also noted.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and self-assured, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. Sarcasm ("of flowers and butterflies") is employed to highlight the insignificance of the committees' activities. The tone is formal yet demanding, stressing the necessity of adhering to the law and requiring equal speaking time.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, raising procedural questions and demanding equal speaking time, citing the time usage of other colleagues (Urmas Reinsalu). The data indicates participation in the routine work of the parliament during sessions or information hours.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the leaders of the Riigikogu committees and the Riigikogu Board, who allow the committees to exceed their legal competence. The criticism is procedural and focuses on the violation of the rules of procedure and inefficiency, citing as an example the repeated debate of the car tax in the Budget Control Committee.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is conditional; the speaker views the orderly functioning of the parliament as providing support to government members responding to budget issues. The goal is to create a system that would simplify the work of both the Riigikogu and the government while adhering to the law. Direct cooperation or a willingness to compromise with other factions is not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, covering the internal procedures and committee work of the Riigikogu, as well as the accountability of government members on budgetary matters.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are expressed indirectly, emphasizing the need to focus on control and oversight of the state budget. The repeated discussion of the car tax in the committee has been presented as an ineffective diversion from important budgetary issues.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the implementation and enforcement of the existing Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. The priority is the clear delineation of the rules of procedure and competence of the parliamentary committees, ensuring that they address only the topics prescribed by law.
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