Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is centered on the practical implementation of the new regulation and risk mitigation within the European Union market, motivated by concerns regarding the safety of goods originating from third countries. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring liability for imports and enhancing the awareness of Estonian buyers regarding their rights in online commerce. This constitutes a policy- and outcome-based approach that seeks clarity in the principles of responsibility.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of trade regulations and market surveillance statistics, referencing cases of goods originating from third countries being withdrawn from the market (20 items per day). The professional focus is directed at import-related risks, the concept of the responsible economic operator, and the growing popularity of e-commerce.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, aimed directly at the minister to obtain clarification. Logical appeals are employed, focusing on the specifics of the regulation, the principles of accountability, and the practical aspects of consumer notification, while strictly avoiding emotional language.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The available data is restricted to two questions posed to the minister during the first reading of the bill, referencing active participation in the discussion of that specific piece of legislation. It is not possible to identify any other patterns of activity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism aimed at political opponents; the speaker focuses on clarifying the content of the draft bill and the details of its implementation. Criticism is directed instead toward systemic risks (non-compliance of goods from third countries) rather than specific political parties.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by elaborating on a colleague's question about e-commerce during their second address, which points to a shared focus and the distribution of topics among the faction or colleagues.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on international trade (third countries, the European Union market) and at the national level (the rights of the Estonian buyer). There are no specific local or regional Estonian issues.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on regulating trade to mitigate risks and ensure accountability on the part of individuals who derive economic benefit from imports. Regulations ensuring security are supported, as is the clear definition of responsibility within the import process.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The only social topic addressed is consumer rights and access to information within the context of online commerce, emphasizing the need to protect the Estonian consumer in the growing e-commerce environment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Product Requirements Conformity Act (533 SE), emphasizing aspects of import liability and the regulation of e-commerce. The speaker acts as both a reviewer of the bill’s substance and a requestor of clarifications.
2 Speeches Analyzed