Session Profile: Andrus Seeme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The political stance centers on the standard of Estonian lawmaking and its comparison with other European Union member states. The speaker expresses a moderately positive, results-oriented view, concluding that the quality of Estonian legislation is "quite good." This position is aimed more at assessing the existing system than at initiating new policies.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis focuses on the quality of legislation (legal drafting) and the methodology for its assessment within an international (EU) context. The speaker raises a question that points to the awareness of the need to evaluate national legislative processes and their comparability.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and polite, respectfully addressing both the chairman and the minister. The style is interrogative and analytical, seeking an assessment of the quality of legislation. The question is accompanied by a brief, personal, and positive assessment ("It seems to me that things are quite good in Estonia").
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Activity Patterns
The activity pattern shows participation in a plenary session of the Riigikogu, where a question is posed to a minister. There is insufficient data to assess regularity or frequency.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and dialogic, directing the question straight to the minister during the Riigikogu session. This indicates a readiness to engage with government representatives for the purpose of policy evaluation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian legislation) and the international level (comparison with European Union member states). No attention is paid to specific regional or local issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at assessing the quality of law drafting and comparing it with European standards. The speaker is acting as an interviewer who wishes to receive the minister's assessment regarding the standard of legislation.
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