Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on clarifying the content and definitions within the legislative framework, particularly regarding the concepts of "gender" and "underrepresented gender" in Draft Bill 588 SE. The speaker stresses the necessity of aligning the laws with international agreements, such as the ILO Convention ratified by Estonia, prioritizing policy substance and legal accuracy. The stance is moderately critical, demanding clear answers from the minister.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative terminology and international law (the ILO convention), highlighting the differences between the definitions of biological and social gender. Specifically, a technical explanation is requested regarding the methodology for defining "underrepresented gender," asking whether this definition is based on national statistics or company-specific analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and formal, focusing on logical and legal arguments. The speaker is direct and demanding, correcting the opposing side's understanding ("I'll help you catch up a little") and accusing the minister/opponent of failing to answer a crucial question.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the first reading of Bill 588 SE, raising repeated and clarifying questions concerning the details of the law's implementation.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the minister/opposition, who is being criticized for providing unclear definitions and failing to answer questions. Specifically, the opposing party's narrow understanding of gender is being challenged, with emphasis on the fact that Estonian legislation has already incorporated the concept of social gender.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and international agreements, and a regional focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
The economic views are tied to regulating the composition of companies' governing bodies (the underrepresented gender), which relates to corporate governance, but broader standpoints on taxes or trade are absent.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the definition and representation of gender. The speaker supports incorporating the concept of social gender into legislation, pushing back against a narrow biological interpretation, and calls for a clear methodology for identifying the underrepresented gender in corporate governing bodies.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (588 SE) amending the Securities Market Act, which concentrates on refining the definitions of 'gender' and 'underrepresented gender' for the purpose of implementing the law. The speaker is serving as a critical clarifier of the draft legislation, stressing the substance of the legislative framework.
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