Session Profile: Aivar Sõerd
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The political position is strongly aimed against the additional administrative burden and bureaucracy that comes with transposing European Union legal acts. It is emphasized that job positions are being created in Estonia for activities that are neither relevant nor necessary within the country, which is considered a serious problem. The position is based on policy and efficiency, demanding solutions to mitigate the problem.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the processes for transposing European Union legal acts and the resulting administrative impacts. This expertise stems from work on the European Union Affairs Committee, where this topic is continuously on the agenda. Specific terminology, such as "administrative burden" and "transposition," is utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, emphasizing the seriousness and topicality of the issue ("Truly, this is a serious matter"). A logical appeal is employed, describing the negative impact of bureaucracy and the creation of new positions. The speech concludes with a clear question demanding a solution, addressed to the Minister.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity includes regular participation in the work of the Committee on European Union Affairs, where the topic of the transposition of legal acts is continually addressed. The specific action was the submission of a question to the Minister during a plenary session of the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at procedural issues stemming from the transposition of European Union regulations and the inefficient administration of those regulations in Estonia. Specific political opponents or groups are not being criticized; rather, the emphasis is placed on a systemic flaw.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and demanding, addressing the Minister respectfully, yet requiring a detailed explanation and solutions for a serious problem. Reference is made to collaboration at the commission level, where the matter is being handled.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the impact of the transposition of European Union law on Estonia's administrative organization and state bureaucracy. There is no reference to specific local or regional projects.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize the need to avoid inefficient resource utilization and the growth of the administrative burden. The opposition is directed against the creation of additional positions for activities that are not economically or socially relevant in Estonia, citing the desire to keep public administration costs under control.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards optimizing the process of transposing European Union legal acts and reducing the administrative burden. The aim is to find a solution that prevents the creation of additional bureaucracy and unnecessary positions.
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