Agenda Profile: Aivar Sõerd
First reading of the draft resolution "Approval of the consolidated annual report of the state for the 2023 financial year" (503 OE)
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance centers on Riigikogu procedures and the deliberation of the state's 2023 consolidated annual financial report. The speaker highlights the committee's consensus decisions concerning the inclusion of the draft bill on the agenda and the conclusion of the first reading, thus demonstrating support for the smooth continuation of the process. The approach is outcome-based, focusing on the content of the report and the performance indicators detailed in the accompanying activity report.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in state finance and budgetary processes, focusing on the details of the content and procedure of the annual financial report. Particular emphasis is placed on technical aspects, such as the statistical treatment of defense equipment and expenditures. This expertise is confirmed by referencing assessments from Eurostat and the National Audit Office concerning the timely accounting of costs.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, procedural, and fact-based, which is typical of a committee rapporteur. The speech maintains a neutral and objective tone, focusing on communicating the substance of the Finance Committee meeting and the decisions reached. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is placed on logical and chronological reporting.
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Activity Patterns
The action pattern is related to the work of the Riigikogu Finance Committee, encompassing the preparation and holding of sessions (on October 21). The speaker holds a reporting role, presenting the committee's decisions and the substance of the discussions to the plenary session on November 6. The activity is focused on legislative oversight and the determination of procedural deadlines.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style was consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that all decisions made by the Finance Committee regarding the processing of the draft bill were unanimous. This collaboration involved both the government representative (Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi) and the representative of independent oversight (Auditor General Janar Holm), both of whom provided answers to the committee’s questions.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives centered on the transparency of public finances and the accuracy of reporting, issues which were addressed through the annual financial report. Emphasis was placed on the necessity of correctly assessing and statistically processing defense expenditures to ensure compliance with both national and international (Eurostat) standards.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on deliberating the draft resolution (503 OE) regarding the approval of the state's 2023 consolidated annual financial report. The speaker is both a supporter and the rapporteur for this process, ensuring that the first reading is concluded and that the deadline for submitting amendments (November 20th) is set in accordance with the established procedure.
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