Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly opposes the government's actions, criticizing the implementation of its policies as sowing confusion, disarray, and chaos. This position is results-oriented, focusing on the government's inability to successfully execute the long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035." The intensity of the criticism is high, calling into question the legitimacy of the government remaining in power.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker addresses the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and issues of government accountability, while also referencing the Reform Party's previous mistakes. Specific data, statistics, or technical terms are not used; instead, the focus is placed on the general failure of governance.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply aggressive, ironic, and confrontational. Sarcasm is employed ("the more mistakes you make, the more human you are") to undermine the Prime Minister's previous statement. The speech is emotionally charged, utilizing strong negative words such as "mess," "disarray," and "chaos."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the current government and the Reform Party, who stand accused of sowing chaos throughout Estonia. The criticism is intense, focusing on the outcomes of the government's actions and procedural irregularities. No opportunity for compromise is being offered; instead, they are demanding an end to the government's activities.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation with the government is not being demonstrated; the style is purely confrontational and demanding. A colleague’s (Mart Maastik) earlier question is noted, which suggests internal, faction-based coordination.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, covering the implementation of Estonia's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" and the overall state of governance.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on monitoring and criticizing the implementation of the national development strategy "Estonia 2035." The speaker positions themselves as a staunch opponent of the government's strategic plans, demanding the termination of these activities.
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