Session Profile: Margit Sutrop
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-05
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the issues surrounding state finances and budget execution, particularly concerning outstanding tasks and the lack of funding. He/She stresses the necessity of finding new revenue streams, citing, for instance, the introduction of road tolls, which he/she contrasts with the policy of free public transport. His/Her framework is clearly results-oriented and policy-driven, centered on achieving fiscal efficiency.
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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment focuses on the auditing of public finances and revenue collection mechanisms. It requests specific financial data and comparative figures regarding free services (public transport) and potential paid services (roads/highways). It demonstrates knowledge of international benchmarks (comparing with other countries).
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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and respectful, directed toward the esteemed Presiding Officer and the Auditor General. The style is analytical and question-oriented, focusing on a logical discussion concerning funding sources and shortfalls. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on locating data and facts.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the criticism is aimed at policies that have failed to collect money from the public (e.g., free public transport). The criticism is policy-driven, pointing to financial inefficiency and unrealized revenue.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and information-seeking, respectfully approaching the National Audit Office for data and comparative figures. It seeks assistance in locating data, which indicates a readiness to utilize institutional expertise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national financial matters and infrastructure funding (highways, public transport), with no references to specific regions or local projects.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and finding new revenues for the state budget. He advocates for the implementation of potentially chargeable services (e.g., road tolls) to cover state deficits, contrasting this with the cost of free services and thereby supporting user-based financing.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the oversight and auditing of state finances, responding to the report by the National Audit Office. Indirectly, it points to the need to consider legislative changes regarding revenue collection, for example, through regulations related to making roads into toll roads.
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