Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursor Substances (state duties in the health and social sphere) (502 SE) - first reading
2024-10-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on the steep rise (over 100%) in state fees, which calls into question the expense of maintaining the bureaucracy. A critical attitude is maintained toward the government's actions regarding the efficiency of public administrative costs. The focus is results-oriented, highlighting the ratio between administrative capacity and costs.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of state fees and administrative costs, highlighting a specific statistical data point (over 100% growth). The focus is on the issues of the expense and efficiency of bureaucracy. The technical discussion centers on the financial implications of the law.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and polite, utilizing respectful forms of address when speaking to the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The speaker balances the critical question with a compliment directed at the Minister, maintaining a rather conciliatory tone. A logical appeal is employed, referencing a specific percentage increase and framing it in the form of a question.
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Activity Patterns
The address took place late in the Riigikogu session day, indicating a lengthy debate. The speaker deliberately confined themselves to just one question for the minister, demonstrating focus and limited intervention at that particular moment.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the expense of bureaucracy and the steep increase in state levies, signaling opposition to the government's administrative policy. The critique is political and procedural, calling into question the legitimacy of administrative costs, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is polite and respectful. They address the minister with a compliment ("Excellent job!"), demonstrating a clear desire to maintain constructive communication. Despite the critical content, the overall tone is rather agreeable and inquisitive.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight concerns about the steep rise in state levies, suggesting criticism of the inefficiency inherent in government expenditures and administrative overhead. The speaker calls into question the high price of maintaining the bureaucracy, advocating instead for fiscal discipline and strict cost control.
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Social Issues
Although the draft legislation relates to the health and social fields, the speaker focuses solely on administrative costs and the price of bureaucracy, rather than on social issues. No socio-political positions are evident based on the data provided.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amendments to the State Fees Act (Draft Bill 502 SE), which concern state fees in the health and social welfare sector. The speaker will participate in the debate on the draft bill as a critical questioner, calling into question both the cost and the justification of the bureaucracy associated with the bill.
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