Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position heavily emphasizes legislative procedure, repeatedly demanding votes on amendments during the second reading of the Draft Act Amending the State Budget Act (511 SE). The specific focus is on the proposals submitted by the Isamaa faction, the advancement of which is supported. The stance is procedurally targeted and forceful.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The scope of expertise is restricted to mastery of the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and voting processes, including the management of recesses and the submission of amendments. There is no substantive demonstration of knowledge regarding the budget or other policy matters in the speeches. The speaker is proficient in the technical management of parliamentary procedure.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing the chair. The tone is consistent and slightly ironic, employing dry humor to emphasize the necessity of voting ("not merely going to the vote, but actually voting"). The appeals are purely procedural, not emotional.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker has been highly active during this session (November 13, 2024), intervening six times at short intervals to ensure the swift voting on the proposed amendments. This pattern of activity suggests deliberate and repetitive procedural action. All interventions are aimed at initiating the vote.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Direct opposition or criticism toward political opponents is not expressed, but dissatisfaction with the result of the previous vote is noted ("it certainly didn't go well"). The criticism is directed rather at the ineffective procedure or the voting outcome, not at the political substance of the opponents.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is clearly geared towards serving the interests of their own faction (Isamaa), insisting on a vote on their proposed amendments. The speaker makes it clear that a recess will not be taken if the voting proceeds smoothly, indicating a desire to accelerate the process. Cooperation with other parties is not evident from the statements made.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Although the context involves amending the State Budget Act, the speaker fails to present any concrete economic position on taxes, expenditures, or budget discipline. The focus, rather than being on economic policy, is on procedural issues.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is entirely directed towards processing the amendments for the second reading of the Draft Act Amending the State Budget Act (Bill 511 SE). The speaker is an active proponent who repeatedly demands that the Isamaa proposals be put to a vote in order to advance them through the legislative process.
6 Speeches Analyzed