Session Profile: Timo Suslov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political stance focuses on reducing bureaucracy and increasing the flexibility of state operations. In particular, support is provided to businesses operating in the defense industry, emphasizing the need for swifter government action. This position is strongly policy-driven and aimed at increasing administrative efficiency.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits deep knowledge of the legislative procedure, citing specific dates and committee sessions. This expertise also encompasses defense industry regulations, the safeguarding of state secrets, and modifications concerning public procurement and government levies. The presentation is technical and highly detailed, focusing strictly on the facts of the proceedings.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on a concise, fact-based overview of the draft's procedural history. A logical structure is employed, referencing specific dates and the contributions of the ministries. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent; this constitutes a purely informative report.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity demonstrates active participation in the legislative process, serving as the initiator or rapporteur for Draft Bill 623. The speaker's actions involved intensive communication with ministries and committees (from April to June), managing the review of the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
There is no confrontation; the speaker does not criticize any group or opposing side. The procedure was largely consensus-based, as no proposals were received by the deadline for amendments, neither from members of the Riigikogu nor from interest groups.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual and inter-institutional, emphasizing close engagement with the Ministries (Justice, Finance, and Defence). All proposals submitted by the ministries received unanimous support within the commission, which indicates an openness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national and sectoral, emphasizing support for the defense industry and the efficiency of public administration. There is no specific regional focus.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook supports entrepreneurship, particularly in the defense industry, by advocating for reduced bureaucracy and greater state flexibility. Simpler public procurement rules are supported, and there is openness to increasing state fees.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Law 623, which aims to reduce bureaucracy and support the defense industry. Key topics include protecting military-purpose information as a state secret, simplifying public procurement rules, and raising state fees.
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