Session Profile: Timo Suslov
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
2024-03-12
Political Position
The political stance is closely aligned with conveying the government's views, advocating for the rejection of the draft legislation. The primary concern is that the bill would create binding obligations for local municipalities and an unbalanced "cascade of problems" that have not been anticipated. The position is primarily policy- and outcome-driven, focusing on the negative impact the legislative change would have on local authorities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and committee work, especially when recalling the history of draft legislation and previous voting results. This expertise also concerns the legal domain of local government, referencing the explanations provided by the government representative regarding the obligations arising for local authorities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and centers on summarizing procedural decisions and the proceedings within the commission. The speaker employs logical appeals, referencing specific voting results, government positions, and the existence of prior discussions. The presentation is brief and fact-based.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The course of action involves appearing at the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu to provide an overview of the work of the leading committee and its procedural decisions. The speaker is actively engaged in legislative procedures, recalling previous discussions (in September 2023) concerning a draft bill on the same subject.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the initiators of the draft bill, represented by Ants Frosh, and is justified by both substantive arguments (the burdening of local governments) and procedural arguments (the previous rejection of the same bill). The criticism targets the content of the draft bill, emphasizing that it will create unforeseen problems for municipalities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is institutional and procedural, emphasizing work within the committee, where the positions of the government representative (Martin Kulp) were heard. The procedural decision concerning the inclusion of the draft legislation on the agenda was consensual, which indicates a readiness to find common procedural solutions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly directed towards the legal domain of local authorities (LAs) and the potential burden placed upon them by the amendments to the Referendum Act. It is emphasized that the draft bill would entail binding obligations for the LAs that are disproportionate.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient information.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient information.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the processing and rejection of the draft bill to amend the Referendum Act. The speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, opposes the bill, conveying the committee's recommendation to reject it and appointing Timo Suslov as the committee's representative.
3 Speeches Analyzed