Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on the accelerated implementation of national defense and civil crisis preparedness. The speaker stresses the necessity of speed in legislative work, noting that even gaining a few months in the law's entry into force is crucial. He/She supports unifying the deadline for the obligation to establish public and non-public shelters to July 1, 2026, which represents a significant departure from the original text. The position is strongly framed around policy and security concerns.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the legislative process, particularly concerning the work of the leading committee, the handling of amendments, and regulatory technical specifications. The expertise is also evident in the field of civil crisis and national defense, referencing requirements for establishing shelters and related draft legislation (e.g., Bill 668 SE). He/She provides detailed references to the representatives of ministries and interest groups who participated in the discussions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal, procedural, and rich in detail, focusing on the precise reporting of the committee's work and decisions. Although the greater part of the report is neutral and logical, a brief but intense appeal for speed and gaining time is included, utilizing the keyword "speed" within the context of national defense issues. Emotional appeals are not employed; the emphasis rests on facts and consensus.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively reports on the work of the steering committee, citing specific meeting dates (September 9 and 15) and lists of participants. Their approach demonstrates thorough preparatory work and the pursuit of consensus before presenting to the plenary, involving officials from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defence, as well as a wide range of stakeholders. They serve as the procedural lead and the rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism directed at other factions. The amendment proposal put forward by the Social Democratic Party faction is mentioned only as a procedural fact, without substantively criticizing or contrasting it. Criticism is also absent regarding interest groups or ministries.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is highly consensual, repeatedly emphasizing that both the amendment to the deadlines for shelters and the text of the bill's second reading were approved by the committee "by consensus." Extensive cooperation took place with ministries (Internal Affairs, Defense) and several interest groups (Union of Apartment Associations, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, real estate companies) to find a common solution.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely national, addressing nationwide regulations and legislative amendments concerning emergency preparedness and the construction of shelters. Specific regional or local projects or communities are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
While direct economic viewpoints are absent, the speaker included real estate developers, apartment associations, and the Chamber of Commerce in the discussion regarding the regulation's impact. This indicates an awareness of the law's effect on business and the real estate sector, even if the final decision (accelerating the deadline) imposes stricter requirements on these parties in the name of safety.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is public safety and civil preparedness in a crisis situation, which is manifested in the introduction of requirements for the construction of shelters. This underscores the state's obligation to guarantee residents access to sheltering options, balancing this requirement with construction regulations and deadlines.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the swift processing and finalization of the draft legislation (Bill 662 SE) amending the Emergency Act and other related statutes. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and is leading the proceedings, focusing on harmonizing and accelerating the deadlines for establishing shelters. He/She is also addressing linguistic and technical regulatory refinements.
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