Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Accession to the Convention Establishing the International Organization for Navigation Marks (Bill 663 SE)
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on strongly supporting accession to the Convention of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities, emphasizing the utility of international agreements in achieving clearly defined objectives. The stance is policy- and procedure-centric, highlighting the necessity of knowing which port one intends to reach. The speaker supports the swift adoption of the draft legislation initiated by the Government of the Republic.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, precisely referencing Section 115 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act concerning the two readings required for foreign treaties. He/She is familiar with the stages and deadlines of the draft legislation procedure. As for the substantive navigation issue, technical decisions and details are deferred to the experts for determination.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, procedural, and explanatory, centered on presenting the history and rules of the proceedings. A brief but impactful lyrical aside—a sailor's maxim concerning the clarity of objectives—is employed, balancing the logical argumentation with a metaphor. The overall tone is consensus-driven and geared toward efficiency.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's modus operandi is tied to managing the legislative process, providing precise dates for the stages of the bill's proceedings and the deadlines for amendments. They act as the representative of the bill's lead committee, presenting the committee's decisions to the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opposition is not being criticized; rather, it is emphasized that no amendments or opinions were submitted concerning the draft bill, which indicates either broad support or a lack of interest. Procedurally, it was noted that no consultation took place, as there was no substantive need for it.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is consensual and collegial, emphasizing that the steering committee's decision to move the draft bill to the final vote was consensual. The speaker relies on references to colleagues and the committee chairman (Marek Reinaas).
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international agreements and national legislation concerning maritime navigation. Specific local or regional interests are not mentioned; instead, the importance of international agreements is emphasized.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the ratification of international treaties, with the body acting as a strong supporter and facilitator of the procedure for Bill 663 SE (accession to the IALA Convention). The objective is to secure the final vote on the bill during the second reading, leveraging the fact that no amendments were submitted.
3 Speeches Analyzed