Session Profile: Signe Riisalo
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The political position is pragmatic and procedural, focusing on the expediency of processing the draft legislation. A proposal is being put forward to reject the draft amendment to the Public Health Act because it loses validity before implementation—a purely technical and timing-based justification. Regarding the issue of daylight saving time (clock changing), emphasis is placed on the necessity of public opinion polls and considering the limitations stemming from the European Union directive.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and the effective timing of legislation, particularly in the context of the Public Health Act and the law replacing it. Specific legal references are utilized, such as a section of the Metrology Act and a Regulation of the Government of the Republic, which points to a detailed knowledge of the legal framework.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, measured, and focuses on logical and technical justifications. Although a slight sadness ("there is a little sadness") regarding the procedure is expressed, the argumentation remains highly pragmatic and fact-based, avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
Participated in the plenary session discussion regarding the processing of draft legislation, emphasizing the opportunity to focus on specific bills and provide clarifications. No other activity patterns are present.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the continued processing of the draft bill, which is technically inefficient because the law being amended will soon lose validity. The criticism is purely procedural and aimed at ensuring the efficiency of the legislative process, not specific political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of support from the ministries to advance the discussion regarding the changing of the clocks, both domestically and at the European Union level. The current proposal to reject the draft legislation is being put forward on behalf of the Reform Party faction, which suggests internal cooperation within the faction.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (the Public Health Act) and European Union level directives. There is no emphasis placed on specific regions or local issues.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data
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Social Issues
The legislation related to public health and the public discussion surrounding the issue of changing the clocks are examined. It is noted that a public opinion survey (regarding which time is preferred) has not actually been carried out, indicating the need for better social input.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is centered on procedural correctness and the scheduling of when laws take effect. There is opposition to the draft amendment of the Public Health Act, and support for rejecting it during the first reading, given that the law is set to expire on September 1, 2025. Additionally, the Measurement Act and the relevant EU directive concerning timekeeping are being discussed.
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