Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Information session
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The most prominent topic is the organization of parliamentary work and the rules governing the submission of questions. The speaker opposes the view that the precise wording of a question affects the quality of the response, basing this opposition on their long-standing experience as a Member of Parliament. This position is strong and procedurally driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding parliamentary procedure and the practice of submitting questions. To bolster their arguments, emphasis is placed on their personal, long-standing experience as a Member of Parliament. This knowledge is utilized to justify the submission of questions covering a wide range of topics under the "Varia" category.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, acknowledging the clarity of the topic presentation ("honorable chair of the session"), but simultaneously resolute in presenting objections ("Absolutely not"). The speaker employs logical argumentation based on personal experience to refute the procedural link between the question's phrasing and the answer's content.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in parliamentary sittings, particularly during the submission of questions (Question Time). He plans to ask several questions within the allocated time, covering a broad range of topics.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the procedural stance, which emphasizes the importance of the precise wording of the question to the quality of the answer. The criticism is direct and intense ("Absolutely not"), but focuses on the procedural side.
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Collaboration Style
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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 procedure and categories for submitting questions (e.g., justifying the use of the "Miscellaneous" category). Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned.
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