Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Extraordinary Election of the Riigikogu Vice-Speakers
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political position heavily focuses on the internal functioning and values of the parliament, stressing the necessity of protecting parliamentary democracy and maintaining a sound political culture. The speaker strongly supports Urmas Reinsalu’s candidacy for the Riigikogu Board, citing the need to improve the poor performance of the current board. The focus is more on values and results, rather than specific policies.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in assessing the organization of parliamentary work and political leadership, emphasizing the candidate's long parliamentary and executive experience. A crucial topic is the effective organization of parliamentary work and maintaining relations with the government. This knowledge is used to justify the candidate's qualifications.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and persuasive, beginning with the address "Dear colleagues." Both value-based appeals (such as defending democracy) and pragmatic argumentation (the candidate's experience and competence) are utilized. The tone is decisive and aimed at mobilizing support, including a direct appeal to other factions.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the work arrangements of the current Riigikogu Board, which are considered ineffective, and whose work Reinsalu could organize better. The opposition is procedural and results-oriented, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness for cross-factional cooperation, directly calling upon members of the EKRE faction to support the Isamaa candidate. The goal of this cooperation is to achieve a common objective within the parliament's presidium that would safeguard parliamentary democracy.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is procedural, centering on the election of the Riigikogu Board and the improvement of parliamentary work organization. The primary objective is to ensure that the Parliament's Board serves as a protector of democracy and sound political culture.
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