Session Profile: Aivar Sõerd
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly geared toward ensuring budget transparency and procedural correctness. The speaker supports the committee's decision to reject Isamaa's vague amendment and raises critical questions regarding the funding sources proposed by the government for the SKAIS development. The focus is primarily on the technical correctness of policy and budget execution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise concerning the structure of the state budget and the programs administered by the Ministry of Social Affairs, specifically citing initiatives aimed at fostering a health-supporting environment and developing a person-centered healthcare sector. The primary focus is a detailed analysis of operating costs and the funding allocated for SKAIS development, which brings to light a significant discrepancy between the actual budget lines and the sources of savings proposed by the government.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical and procedural matters during the plenary session. The speaker poses direct questions to the government regarding budget discrepancies, employing a neutral yet critical tone. The appeal relies on facts and the technical details of the budget.
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Activity Patterns
We do not have sufficient data regarding the frequency or rhythm; the only known information is participation in the plenary session in June 2025, where budgetary matters were addressed.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the government concerning the lack of budget transparency and the ambiguity surrounding the funding sources for SKAIS. Furthermore, the speaker criticizes Isamaa for submitting an amendment proposal that was "completely generalized" and consequently non-compliant. The criticism is strictly policy and procedure based.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stressed cooperation and concurrence with the committee's decision to reject the Isamaa amendment, suggesting the committee was "on the right track." Openness to cross-party compromise was not mentioned in the address.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national topics, covering the budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the nationwide IT development project SKAIS.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are centered on budgetary discipline and fiscal responsibility. The speaker demands clarity regarding the sources of government cost savings and the justification for the 1.5 to 2 million euros allocated to the development of SKAIS. The emphasis is placed on budget accuracy and the proper reporting of expenditure lines.
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Social Issues
Social issues are addressed via the structure of the budget and programs, specifically referencing initiatives within the healthcare sector and those aimed at developing a health-supporting environment. This treatment is strictly procedural and financial, rather than value-based.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on verifying the compliance of the budget process and proposed amendments. The speaker acts primarily as a critical auditor, questioning the feasibility and propriety of the government's financing schemes, particularly concerning the SKAIS development.
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