Session Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-09-10
Political Position
The political position is primarily procedural and analytical, serving to present the views of the steering committee. It expresses moderate opposition to draft legislation concerning the establishment of a new national holiday (citing economic and educational impacts) and the amendment of the election law (citing issues of systemic fairness and technical problems). These positions are strongly substantiated by analysis from government institutions and the committee, focusing specifically on the policy and procedural framework.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise regarding the handling of legislation and the work of the Constitutional Committee, having served as the rapporteur for several draft bills. They are particularly detailed when analyzing the technical aspects of the electoral law (specifically, the impact of district size on vote comparability) and the economic and educational impact of national holidays, basing their analysis on data provided by the ministries and the electoral service.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, objective, and procedure-oriented, focusing on conveying the committee's discussions, arguments, and procedural decisions. The speaker utilizes logical and analytical appeals, avoiding emotional expressions, and emphasizes the presence of facts and protocols. The language is official and detailed, referencing specific dates and participating individuals.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active representative of the Steering Committee, who has been appointed as the rapporteur for several draft bills, participating actively in committee sessions (e.g., May 28, June 4, June 11). The pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on legislative reporting and procedural management, including the replacement of Anti Allas as the committee representative.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the content of the draft legislation and the insufficient analysis thereof, not at individuals. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, highlighting the government's (Ministry of Justice) remarks concerning economic impacts and the Ministry of Education and Research's concerns about student workload. Regarding the Election Law, he/she personally criticizes the fairness of the system based on absolute numbers due to the size of the electoral districts.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and inclusive, emphasizing discussion among ministries, initiators, and members of the commission. The speaker mentions consulting with employers and highlights the positions of members from various factions (both those supporting and those opposing the ideas). He emphasizes decisions made by consensus (for instance, placing the draft bill on the agenda), even though the final decisions were reached by a majority vote.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data. The discussion focuses on national legislation, such as national holidays, GDP, and electoral law.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize fiscal responsibility and the need for economic analysis. The speaker highlights the government's concern that an additional day off would lead to indirect state budgetary expenditures and impact the GDP. The emphasis is on the lack of economic analysis in the draft legislation's explanatory memorandum.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
In the social sphere, the impact of days off on people's mental and physical health is addressed, but this must be balanced against the necessity of ensuring the continuity of work in essential professions. Regarding education, concerns are raised about the increasing student workload, especially since the number of school days is relatively small in international comparison.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the proceedings concerning two draft bills: the amendment of the Public Holidays Act (providing an additional day off) and the reorganization of the Riigikogu Election Act (allocation of mandates based on absolute numbers). The speaker’s role, as the representative of the lead committee, is to summarize the proceedings and convey the committee’s decision (the rejection of both draft bills).
5 Speeches Analyzed