Agenda Profile: Timo Suslov
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Secret Foreign Intelligence Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – second reading
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly aimed at reducing bureaucracy and supporting businesses, particularly the defense industry. This position is results-based, emphasizing the need for the state to operate more quickly and flexibly. It supports the protection of military-related information as a state secret and the raising of state fees.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedures, accurately citing the dates of the readings and the work performed by the committees. The subject areas covered include the protection of state secrets, public procurement rules, and the regulation of state fees. Technical language specific to the handling of a legislative bill is employed.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and fact-based, typical of the introduction of a draft law and the summary of committee work. The speaker focuses on conveying logical and procedural information, listing the involved parties and the substance of the proposed amendments. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity is linked to managing the legislative process and presenting it in the Riigikogu's main chamber. Reference is made to specific dates and events, such as the Constitutional Committee session on June 3rd and previous readings.
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Opposition Stance
No opposition exists; the speaker emphasizes that by the deadline for submitting amendments, not a single proposal was received from either members of the Riigikogu or interest groups. The processing of the draft bill appears to have proceeded consensually.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing the involvement of several ministries (the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Defence) in the legislative process for the draft bill. All proposals submitted by the ministries received unanimous support from the committee.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national and security level, concerning laws that regulate state secrets and public procurements. There is no separate regional focus.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for entrepreneurship and economic growth, particularly within the defense industry, by streamlining bureaucracy and permitting more flexible public procurement regulations. They also support increasing state administrative fees.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on amending the laws concerning state secrets, public procurement, and state fees (Bill 623 SE). The objectives are reducing bureaucracy, supporting the defense industry, and ensuring the protection of military information. The speaker supports the bill and is presenting the committee's work.
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