Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Tourism Strategy
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on reviewing the policy concerning state funding for sports, criticizing the withdrawal of subsidies from the Jõud Sports Union and the school sports federation. It also supports the completion of the project to construct universal football halls in all counties, emphasizing the fulfillment of previous coalition agreements. This is primarily a results-based framework geared toward effective policy implementation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of sports management and funding, serving as the president of the Jõud Sports Union. He/She presents specific information regarding the activities and survival of organizations and is intimately familiar with the details of the project for building football halls, which was initiated by the 2019 coalition agreement. He/She knows precisely that the games organized by Jõud sometimes attract more participants than the Estonian championships.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is informative and hopeful, combining factual reports (regarding the viability of organizations) with a direct appeal to the Ministry of Culture to review its policy. Both personal authority (a former party chairman, a sports union president) and symbolic gestures (the presentation of a golden football) are utilized to underscore the expectation that the project will be completed. The tone is formal and respectful, addressing the minister directly.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker recently participated in the opening of the eighth indoor football arena in Paide, where, representing the Ministry of Culture, they accepted recognition from the City of Paide. They are utilizing the Riigikogu podium to relay information to the Minister, pose questions, and present a symbolic gift.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the Ministry of Culture's current sports funding policy, which left the 'Jõud' Sports Union and the school sports union without state support literally overnight. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, but is presented in a tone that is more informative and hopeful, rather than aggressive, expressing hope that the policy will be reconsidered.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation emphasizes previous successful cross-party collaboration, referencing the 2019 coalition agreement which he signed as the chairman of Isamaa alongside the chairmen of EKRE and the Centre Party. This demonstrates a willingness to honor long-term commitments and acknowledges the project's continued advancement even by the current government.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on developing sports infrastructure and ensuring its accessibility across every county. Paide is specifically mentioned in connection with the opening of a new football hall, and there is an emphasis on organizing school sports competitions in various counties.
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Economic Views
Economic views support the continuation and restoration of state funding for non-profit sports associations (Jõud, school sports). Furthermore, there is advocacy for major public investments in developing sports infrastructure across the counties, specifically referencing the football hall project.
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Social Issues
The social focus is aimed at ensuring the accessibility and active participation in sports, particularly through youth and school sports programs. Emphasis is placed on the role of sports federations, which organize summer and winter games as well as competitions for young people across various counties, thereby guaranteeing broad participation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward changing the Ministry of Culture's sports funding policy and monitoring the implementation of previous coalition agreements. The priority is ensuring state support for sports federations and finalizing the universal sports hall construction project, which has already resulted in the completion of eight halls.
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