Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position focuses strongly on procedural correctness and the defense of parliamentary dignity. The speaker demands clarity and substantive debate regarding the bill (427 SE), strongly opposing decisions made casually or in passing, such as speaking to the minister by phone during a recess. The position is primarily procedural, stressing adherence to basic rules.
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Topic Expertise
Expert assessment is clearly linked to the quality of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and legislation. The speaker demonstrates authority regarding the procedure for suspending a reading, emphasizing that this is a basic step when clarity is lacking. He/She also notes the inadequate work of the Social Affairs Committee during the thorough discussion of the issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, serious, and emphasizes dignity, utilizing both logical and ethical appeals. The speaker employs direct language to condemn the rushing of the draft bill ("this is not a dignified approach to Parliament") and attempts to alleviate the coalition’s fears by noting that interrupting the reading is not "some sort of criminal offense."
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity demonstrates active participation in the sittings of the Riigikogu, focusing on procedural matters during the second reading of a specific draft bill (Draft Act on Amendments to the Child Protection Act 427 SE). The speaker intervenes when they find that procedural rules are being violated or the dignity of the parliament is being undermined.
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Opposition Stance
It directly opposes the "honorable members of the coalition," criticizing their procedural conduct and their desire to rush the draft bill through. The criticism is aimed at the procedure, not the content of the bill itself, specifically opposing the consultation with the minister by phone during the session's recess.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open to shared, cross-factional concern, concurring with colleague Tanel Kiik regarding the need for clarity. Cooperation is limited to expressing shared concern about the quality of the procedure.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
While the address concerns amendments to the Child Protection Act—a social issue—the speaker himself focuses exclusively on the procedure and quality of handling the legislation, rather than the substance of the social policy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on demanding the suspension of proceedings during the second reading of Draft Bill 427 SE. The priority remains the quality of the committee's work and strict adherence to parliamentary rules, ensuring a serious and substantive discussion.
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