Agenda Profile: Margit Sutrop
Review of the Use and Preservation of State Assets in 2024–2025. Objectives and Reality in the Transport and Mobility Sector
2025-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The most critical issue is the state's financial situation and the outstanding tasks highlighted in the National Audit Office's report. The political direction is efficiency-based, which involves questioning the financing of free public transport and investigating options for generating revenue via toll roads. The stance is moderately critical of the current funding system because, simply put, "there is a lack of money."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in state finance and the funding of the transport sector, particularly concerning the utilization and preservation of state assets. He/She is focused on finding specific financial data and comparative metrics related to the costs of free public transport and the potential revenue from toll roads. He/She stresses the necessity of knowing how much money has not been collected from the public for certain services.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the Auditor General ("Thank you very much for this thorough report!"). The speech is logical and focuses on political solutions, raising questions about funding sources and comparative data. The tone is concerned about tasks left undone and the lack of funds.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single appearance during the discussion of the National Audit Office report in November 2025. The speaker actively participates in sessions focusing on reporting and financial oversight.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opponents are not criticized, but current political decisions that have led to funding shortages and uncompleted work are indirectly called into question. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the inefficiency of resource allocation, particularly concerning the financing of free public transport.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and appreciative of the work of the Auditor General, but critical and data-driven questions are immediately raised thereafter. There is no data available regarding inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national transport and finance issues, such as the funding of highways and public transport. A brief international comparison regarding toll roads is provided, referencing other countries.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports fiscal responsibility and is actively seeking new revenue sources to cover deficits. He questions the continuation of free services (public transport) and proposes a system of toll roads as an alternative, which indicates a preference for user fees rather than subsidization.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the financial assessment of how state assets are utilized and how goals in the transport sector are being met. The speaker is acting as a policy evaluator, demanding data regarding the actual cost of free services and a potential source of revenue (toll roads).
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