Agenda Profile: Timo Suslov
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is moderately supportive of the amendments to the Planning Act, stressing their potential to boost economic growth and accelerate investments. The position is distinctly results-oriented and centered on maximizing economic gain, though it simultaneously requests a more detailed, data-driven justification. The speaker deems the changes "very good," but insists on a clearer presentation of the economic impact.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong understanding of the relationship between planning processes and economic impact, stressing the need to accelerate investment and entrepreneurship. They employ technical language, citing the explanatory memorandum and the discussions held by the Economic Cabinet, and call for the economic impact to be quantified using "hard numbers."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and constructive, addressing the minister directly in the form of a question. The speech is logical and data-driven, focusing on the details of the policy and demanding more precise figures regarding the economic impact, in order to bring that side "a little bit more into the picture."
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
No opposition is expressed, nor is any specific opposing party or policy criticized; the address is directed to the minister for clarification.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and constructive; the speaker supports the amendments to the law but seeks further information from the minister to ensure the maximum economic benefit of the bill. The speaker asks whether the topic has also been discussed in the Economic Cabinet, referencing the government's internal collaboration.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on analyzing the national planning act and its overall economic impact. There are no specific regional or local projects; the emphasis is more broadly on investments and businesses entering Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is clearly geared towards growth and investment. The speaker views streamlining regulations (specifically, the faster completion of planning processes) as a direct tool for attracting businesses and investments to Estonia, emphasizing the need to quantify the economic impact.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill for the Planning Act and related amendments (683 SE). The speaker is acting as a supporter who seeks to improve the quality of the legislation by demanding a more thorough and numerical presentation of the economic impact in the bill's explanatory memorandum.
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