Agenda Profile: Riina Sikkut
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is critical and focuses on the uncertainty of the government's actions and the volatility of its stances. The speaker emphasizes that the government has recently shifted its positions regarding the car tax, the income tax hike, and the salaries of teachers, rescuers, and police officers. This stance aims to evaluate the government's performance, demanding procedural correctness and requesting a new official position concerning the bill under consideration.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the dates for the submission of official government positions (June 6, 2025) and is capable of connecting the draft legislation under review with broader political shifts. They are informed about recent significant economic and social issues, such as tax hikes and public sector wages. The expertise centers on political continuity and procedural timing.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the chairperson and the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation, highlighting factual inconsistencies (a reassessment of positions) and frames their own viewpoint as a question. The tone is analytical and procedural, rather than emotional.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed against the government, accusing it of rapidly and extensively changing its political positions on crucial issues. The opposition is procedural, demanding clarity regarding the government's actual support for the bill, given its previous reversals. The criticism is aimed at the policy, not the individuals.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing the government's general policy regarding taxation and public sector salaries. Regional or local matters will not be discussed in the speech.
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Economic Views
Economic views center on criticizing the government's tax policy, drawing attention to the shifting stances regarding the proposed increases in car tax and income tax. The speaker stresses the uncertainty surrounding the fiscal policy and its effect on the state budget.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the salary question for teachers, rescuers, and police officers, citing the government's previous stances and their subsequent reversal. This highlights concerns about the support and stability of public sector workers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the procedural integrity of Bill 636 SE (the Draft Act amending the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act). The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, demanding that the new government's position be obtained before proceeding with the bill, emphasizing the transparency of the procedure.
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