Agenda Profile: Timo Suslov
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Classified Foreign Information Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – first reading
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on reducing bureaucracy and enhancing the competitiveness of Estonian enterprises. The objectives of the draft legislation are supported, emphasizing the necessity of establishing better and faster processes for applying for permits. The focus is results-oriented, concentrating on increasing the efficiency of specific processes.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is clearly evident in the detailed reporting concerning the Riigikogu's procedural processes and the work of the committee (the Constitutional Committee). Substantive knowledge is limited to communicating the general objectives of the draft bill (reduction of bureaucracy, competitiveness), based on the minister's presentation. Questions are raised regarding the volume of permit applications and the existing procedure, which suggests certain details were covered in the discussion.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of address is formal, neutral, and procedural, making it suitable for presenting a summary of a committee meeting. The emphasis is on logical and fact-based reporting, focusing on the concise conveyance of consensus decisions and the discussion. Emotional appeals are not utilized, and the presentation is brief and strictly limited in scope.
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Activity Patterns
The procedure involves the detailed summarizing of the sittings and decisions of the Riigikogu Constitutional Committee and reporting them to the Plenary Session. Specific mention is made of the committee sitting held on April 21st and the decision on May 5th to include the draft bill on the agenda. The speaker is acting in the capacity of the representative for the lead committee.
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Opposition Stance
The speech does not mention any opposition or criticism regarding the draft bill; instead, it emphasizes decisions reached by consensus. Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is strongly consensual and collaboration-oriented, emphasizing that all important decisions within the committee were made unanimously. Cooperation with the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, who presented the draft bill, was noted. This cooperation demonstrates a smooth and unified procedural process.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, concentrating on improving the competitiveness of Estonian companies and reducing state bureaucracy. Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
The economic views are clearly supportive of entrepreneurship, stressing the need to cut down on red tape and establish quicker processes for permit applications. The aim is to boost the competitiveness of Estonian businesses, indicating a stance geared towards growth and regulatory relief.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Bill 623 SE, which concerns amendments to the State Secrets Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Fees Act. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and its procedural lead, ensuring the consensual conclusion of the first reading. The priority is the reduction of bureaucracy through legislative means.
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