Agenda Profile: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Aviation Act and the Consequential Amendment of Other Acts (702 SE)

2025-11-06

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Political Position
The political position is procedural and supportive of advancing the government-initiated draft bill (702 SE) amending the Aviation Act. The focus is on communicating the decisions of the lead committee (the Economic Affairs Committee) and proposing the conclusion of the bill's first reading. The overall stance is moderately supportive, emphasizing consensual procedural decisions.

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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment is clearly procedural, focusing on preparing the bill in the Economic Affairs Committee and managing the Riigikogu proceedings. The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the involvement of representatives from ministries and agencies (including the Defence Forces and the Ministry of Climate) related to the processing of the draft act amending the Aviation Act (702 SE).

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and concise, typical of a commission report. The emphasis is placed on communicating procedural decisions and presenting facts, while avoiding emotional or political assessments. The speaker consciously refers to the minister's more comprehensive presentation, thereby keeping their own report brief and focused on procedure.

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Activity Patterns
The course of action included serving as the representative of the Steering Committee and presenting a report to the plenary session, subsequent to the Economic Committee meeting held on October 13th. The speaker actively executes legislative procedures and acts as a key communicator.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and inter-institutional, emphasizing that all procedural decisions of the Economic Commission were made unanimously. Collaboration was carried out with representatives of the Minister of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Climate, the Ministry of Defence, and the Estonian Defence Forces.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act (702 SE) concerning the amendment of the Aviation Act and the consequential amendment of other legislation. The speaker is the proponent of the bill’s proceedings, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee, and moves to conclude the first reading.

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