Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder

Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

2024-09-18

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The political position focuses on adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and session conduct, as well as ensuring efficiency. The speaker demands the termination of the session due to technical obstacles and uncertainty, justifying this by the rational use of shared time. This stance is strongly procedural and aimed at improving work organization during an extraordinary situation. The proposals are submitted on behalf of the parliamentary group (faction), emphasizing the necessity of concluding work at a specific time (16:45).

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as the relevant procedural regulations. They specifically cite the sections of the law pertaining to modifications of the timetable and the protocol for holding a session under exceptional circumstances. This expertise is focused on guaranteeing the technical and legal validity of the sitting, including detailed inquiries regarding the fixed deadline for submitting questions and the established procedure for conducting votes.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, demanding, and focuses on logical, rule-based arguments. The speaker employs legal references (e.g., § 48 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act) to substantiate their proposals. The tone is urgent, emphasizing the necessity of halting the proceedings due to uncertainty and technical issues, and demanding that the chairperson establish basic order.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker is highly active during the session, repeatedly intervening with procedural questions and proposals. This pattern of activity demonstrates a rapid response to operational disruptions (technical faults, extended recesses). The speaker submits proposals on behalf of the faction and demands a vote on them, indicating a high level of involvement in managing the session.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the presiding officer and the technical capacity of the Riigikogu, which has obstructed the proceedings. The objection is procedural, focusing on the disorderly organization of work during an extraordinary situation. The speaker criticizes the lack of information regarding the expected waiting time and demands clarification on the rules governing the session (the order for submitting questions, and the process for formal confirmation/roll call).

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation focuses on highlighting the shared interest among colleagues in the rational use of time, specifically by referencing the saving of "our collective time." The proposals are submitted in the name of the faction, but there is no explicit mention of cross-party collaboration or the search for compromise. Instead, cooperation manifests as a demand for achieving a common objective (orderly work).

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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 centered on implementing the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act and utilizing its provisions to change the session timetable. The speaker, acting as the initiator, is making proposals to terminate the sitting and amend the rules of procedure due to technical issues. The Constitutional Amendment Bill (359 SE) is mentioned solely in the context of procedural delays.

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