Agenda Profile: Aivar Sõerd
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of Members of the Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board from Members of the Riigikogu" (629 OE)
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on the procedural correctness and legal compliance surrounding the replacement of members of the Council of the Bank of Estonia. The speaker strongly advocates for the passage of draft bill 629 OE, stressing that this constitutes a statutory requirement (Bank of Estonia Act, Section 8, Subsection 7). The approach is strictly procedural and founded upon legal norms, intended to guarantee the full complement of the institution's council.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislation governing the management of financial institutions (the Bank of Estonia Act) and the rules of procedure of the Riigikogu. He/She provides detailed references to the sections of the law, explaining the legal basis for the appointment of substitute members and the procedure for adopting the decision. Expertise is also reflected in the accurate reporting of the work of the Finance Committee and its consensus decisions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and informative, characteristic of a representative of the Executive Commission. The speaker focuses on presenting facts and procedural rules, utilizing logical arguments and references to legislation. Emotional appeals are entirely absent.
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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in legislative work, especially during the sittings of the Finance Committee (the April 17th sitting is mentioned). The speaker's role is to present the committee's decisions and summaries of discussions to the plenary session, indicating regular activity as a rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
In the discussion under review, no opposing party or faction is criticized. The report highlights the consensus decisions reached within the Finance Committee.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and cross-factional. The Finance Committee adopted all decisions by consensus, and the proposals for appointing substitute members originated from different factions (Eesti 200 and the Reform Party). This points to an openness towards broad-based cooperation in addressing institutional matters.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely at the national level and centers on the governance structure of the Bank of Estonia as a national institution.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are limited to emphasizing the governance structure of the Council of the Bank of Estonia and statutory compliance. Specific positions regarding taxation, expenditures, or economic growth are not discussed.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft resolution (629 OE) concerning the appointment of members to the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia, the aim of which is to ensure the full composition of the institution's board. It is emphasized that this is a single-reading draft, requiring a majority of affirmative votes for its adoption.
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