Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the State Fee Act (735 SE)
2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position expresses strong support for the draft amendment to the State Fees Act (735 SE), which is aimed at improving the coverage of labor costs for the disputes committee. This stance is justified by the facts that current fees cover only approximately 50% of the costs, and the workload has increased. The framing of the decision is clearly policy-based and directed toward ensuring the financial efficiency of state institutions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures by serving as the rapporteur for the Economic Affairs Committee and informing about consensus decisions. Professional knowledge is evident in the presentation of the financial justification for state fees, referencing the specific 50% cost coverage rate and the increase in the workload of the Disputes Committee since 2007. The growth in the number of public procurements is also mentioned as a reason for the increased workload.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, procedural, and fact-based, especially when presenting a bill before the Riigikogu. When responding to criticism, the tone becomes firm and defensive, labeling the opponent’s comparison to a cemetery as "absolutely inappropriate." The appeal relies on logic and the availability of materials, not on emotions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern includes active involvement in the legislative process, acting as the rapporteur for the lead committee (the Economic Affairs Committee). A specific meeting (October 13) and a report delivered to the plenary session (October 21) are cited, suggesting consistent work at the committee level.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed against the criticism leveled by a specific opponent (the respected Ernits), rejecting the comparison made and labeling it inappropriate. The intensity of the critique is moderate yet direct, focusing on the unsuitability of the opposing side's rhetoric while simultaneously presenting factual counterarguments in defense of the draft proposal.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is emphatically consensual, as the speaker stresses that all decisions made by the leading committee (the Economic Affairs Committee) during the handling of the bill were consensual. This indicates successful and unified cooperation among the committee members in advancing the bill.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data. The focus is on national legislation and the work of the Public Procurement Disputes Committee.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations support increasing state fees to ensure the financial sustainability and cost recovery of state institutions (the disputes committee). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of covering labor costs, which are currently only covered at a rate of 50 percent, pointing to the need for greater fiscal discipline in the provision of public services.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data. The talks focus exclusively on administrative law and public finance.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill amending the State Fees Act (735 SE), which aims to regulate the costs and fees associated with the disputes committee. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the rapporteur responsible for the proceedings, proposing that the first reading be concluded in order to advance the legislation.
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