Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Final Acts of the Extraordinary Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Ar-Riyadh (Bill 689 SE)
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The most important topics are the ratification of the Final Acts of the Universal Postal Union and ensuring the security of postal services. Support for ratification is strong and consensual, emphasizing the need to harmonize rules in the highly competitive parcel market. The focus is on implementing the policy and ensuring security (prevention of dangerous shipments).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority regarding the regulation of postal services, international conventions, and security measures. Specific terminology is employed (postal secrecy, customs reform, 1 kg weight limit), and references are made both to EU directives and to mechanisms implemented by Eesti Post. This expertise also covers the economic effects of the postal reform and changes in consumer behavior.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal, procedural, and informative, focusing on the neutral conveyance of the Economic Committee's discussions. The speaker utilizes logical arguments and fact-based information (questions, answers, decisions), while avoiding emotional appeals. The overall tone is concise and objective.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's operational pattern is linked to managing the legislative process, specifically by presenting reports on the discussions held during two sessions of the Economic Affairs Committee (on October 6 and 7). This activity includes a detailed summary of the questions, answers, and consensus decisions.
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Opposition Stance
Opposing viewpoints or groups subject to criticism are not directly named; the discussion is focused on the procedure and answering questions. Criticism is lacking because the commission's decisions were unanimous.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that the decisions regarding both placing the draft bill on the agenda and concluding the first reading were reached consensually within the committee. Cooperation was also maintained with representatives of the Government of the Republic (Minister Terras and Advisor Kurvits) during the presentation of the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international agreements (the Congresses of Ar-Riyadh and Dubai) and European Union level regulations (customs reform, directives). Within the Estonian context, the national Postal Act and the activities of Eesti Post are examined; local or regional problems are absent.
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Economic Views
Support is given to the harmonization of rules, which is necessitated by the highly competitive parcel market. Economic viewpoints emphasize the focus of postal operators on volumes, financial results, and growth. Support is also given to setting prices for services (e.g., postcards) that cover the actual costs.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the protection of consumer rights and the changing accessibility of postal services due to the proliferation of parcel lockers. Security (the prevention of dangerous items) is considered a crucial social safeguard, which must be balanced against the principle of postal secrecy.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting and processing the draft Act on the Ratification of the Final Acts of the Universal Postal Union (Bill 689 SE). The speaker is a supporter of the bill and, as the representative of the lead committee, is spearheading the procedure. It was clarified that, in light of the convention, no amendments to the Estonian Postal Act are required.
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