Session Profile: Timo Suslov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-07
Political Position
The political stance is clearly supportive of the draft bill's objectives, which focus on cutting red tape and boosting the competitiveness of Estonian businesses. This is a results-oriented approach that emphasizes establishing better and faster processes for permit applications.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in relation to legislative procedures, particularly when presenting the work and decisions (consensus votes) of the Constitutional Committee. Substantively, he/she is capable of summarizing the main objectives of the draft bill concerning the reduction of bureaucracy and the procedure for applying for permits.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is formal, fact-based, and neutral, focusing on the concise reporting of the steering committee's work and its consensus decisions. Emotional or rhetorical appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on procedural logic and brevity ("I will limit myself to that").
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The course of action involves representing the leading committee before the Plenary Assembly, providing an overview of the discussion that took place at the committee meeting (on April 21st) and the decisions reached. He/She has been designated as the leading committee's representative for the draft bill.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that all decisions of the steering committee (placing on the agenda, concluding the reading, appointing a representative) were made by consensus. He/She also highlights the cooperation with Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta during the presentation of the bill’s content.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic agenda is clearly focused on economic growth and supporting entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need to cut down on regulations (bureaucracy) and enhance the competitiveness of Estonian businesses. The objective is to establish faster processes for businesses when applying for permits.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on administrative reform and reducing bureaucracy, with the individual acting as a proponent of the specific draft legislation and a representative of the lead committee. Their responsibility is to ensure the bill's progression through the plenary session, concluding the first reading.
1 Speeches Analyzed