Session Profile: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-06-16
Political Position
The political focus is on reducing bureaucracy and processing amendments to the Accounting Act. The speaker strongly supports a two-year postponement of obligations, particularly sustainability reporting. Existing reporting requirements are viewed as pointless bureaucracy that needs to be eased. The political framework is clearly geared towards reducing the regulatory burden.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the legislative procedure, especially the work of the Economic Affairs Committee and the stages of bill readings. The expertise is clearly linked to the technical details of the Accounting Act and the accompanying reporting obligation. A detailed overview is presented on the handling of amendments and consultation with the Ministry of Finance and the Chamber of Auditors.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, neutral, and procedural, centering on a detailed overview of the commission’s work and timelines. The speaker employs a logical and fact-based approach when explaining procedural decisions. In the responses, the tone is straightforward, emphasizing consensus and the futility of bureaucracy.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in managing the work of the Economic Affairs Committee, providing the plenary session with detailed reports on the progress and timelines of the draft legislation. Mention is made of participation in the committee meeting on June 10th and the scheduling of parliamentary sessions (Riigikogu) for June 16th and 19th. This pattern of activity is linked to the speaker's role as the rapporteur for the lead committee.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation with other political groups or individuals. The criticism is aimed more at excessive bureaucracy and existing reporting requirements, which are considered pointless. Finding a compromise solution demonstrates a willingness to avoid sharp polarization.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is consensual and oriented towards compromise. It is emphasized that all amendment proposals from the leading committee received consensual support within the committee. Cooperation was carried out with officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Board of Auditors, and the final solution was a compromise suitable for the initiator (the Isamaa faction).
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives tend towards the relaxation of regulations and the reduction of bureaucracy, backing the amendment of the Accounting Act. A concrete measure is the two-year deferral of sustainability reporting requirements, signaling a favorable approach to streamlining the business environment.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the processing of the draft Act amending the Accounting Act, which was initiated by the Isamaa faction with the goal of reducing bureaucracy. The speaker is serving in the role of the lead committee's representative, concentrating on the successful completion of the bill's second and third readings. A key achievement has been the adoption of consensus amendments and the swift progression of the procedure.
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