Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus

Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

2024-12-17

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political focus is directed towards the technical details and priorities of the draft bill amending the State Budget Act (525 SE). The speaker is attempting to ascertain which of the seven points for refining the program estimates (including labor and financial costs) is the most crucial for the rapporteur. The stance is policy- and procedure-centric, emphasizing accuracy in budget planning.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in budgetary law and financial planning, referencing specific structural components of the draft bill ("seven core points") and technical terminology. Specifically, the necessity of refining the program's calculations is highlighted, mentioning "labor costs" and "financial costs."

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a formal and courteous rhetorical style, respectfully addressing both the chair and the rapporteur. The focus is placed on logical analysis and the clarification of details, posing a hypothetical choice question concerning the priorities of the draft legislation.

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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.

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Opposition Stance
There is insufficient data. The speaker is posing a clarifying question to the presenter, not criticism.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is dialogic and constructive, as the speaker directly addresses the presenter to clarify the priority of the draft proposal's key recommendation. This demonstrates a willingness for substantive political debate.

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Regional Focus
The data is insufficient. The focus is on the state budget law.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on fiscal precision and the detailed accounting of budgetary expenditures. Emphasis is placed on the need to refine program calculations, including labor and financial costs, which signals support for strict budgetary discipline.

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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act on bringing the State Budget Act into compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE). The speaker is working to clarify the details and priorities of the draft Act, focusing on refining the program calculations within the framework of seven points.

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