Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
National Audit Office Report
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on the interpretation and defense of the Riigikogu’s Rules of Procedure and procedural regulations. The speaker strongly opposes the presiding officer’s restrictive interpretation regarding the substance of supplementary questions, stressing the Riigikogu’s extensive right to self-governance and established practices. The stance is procedural, demanding clarity in the precise observance of the law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a profound expertise in the procedural rules and the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu. He authoritatively references the legal provisions that do not regulate the content of supplementary questions, as well as the Supreme Court’s findings regarding the parliament’s right to self-regulation. This expertise is narrowly focused on interpreting the organization of legislative work and the regulations governing the information hour.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, resolute, and legally precise, especially concerning the chair of the session, who is being accused of making a misleading and superfluous comment. The speaker employs logical argumentation, stressing that the rules of procedure do not govern certain aspects, and accuses the opposing side of wasting valuable time. The tone is sharp and purposeful.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The Member was active during the Riigikogu information hour, repeatedly engaging in procedural disputes throughout the day. This pattern of activity indicates a readiness to immediately intervene in the course of the sitting to protect procedural order and the rights of the questioners.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary confrontation is with the presiding officer, who is being criticized for incorrectly interpreting the rules of procedure and for making unnecessary comments directed at a colleague. The criticism is intense and procedural, accusing the chair of initiating a time-wasting discussion.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is evident in the defense of a colleague (Maastik) before the presiding officer, demonstrating support for the rights of the questioner and adherence to parliamentary practices. There is no evidence of broader cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on specifying and regulating the internal rules and rules of procedure of the Riigikogu. The speaker stresses the necessity of clearly regulating the conditions for submitting supplementary questions within the internal and procedural rules, as the current law does not govern this matter. The objective is to ensure a broader interpretation of the rights of those posing questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed