Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is cautious and questioning regarding the draft amendment to the Vital Statistics Registration Act. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of having statistics and broader data underpinning the draft, rather than relying solely on individual cases. The position is policy-driven, focusing on risk analysis and potential international misuse.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the bill's impetus (referencing the "Pealtnägija" program) and demands statistical justification regarding the complexity of proving birth. The expert opinion requires an assessment of risks related to the international abuse of the system by non-compliant individuals.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's rhetorical style is formal, but contains slight irony or sarcasm, referencing a discussion among men on the topic of childbirth. The main approach is logical and analytical, presenting specific questions about statistics and risk assessment.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to a single address in the Riigikogu during the first reading of the bill, where substantive questions are posed. Data regarding the frequency or other appearances is lacking.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the bill's presenter and drafters, criticizing the inadequacy of the justifications (lack of statistics) and risk analysis they provided. The criticism is policy-based and focuses on procedural due diligence.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international and global, highlighting the risks that accompany legislative amendments when dealing with dishonest actors around the world.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The text addresses a social issue concerning the verification of birth and the reliability of civil registration procedures. Furthermore, it introduces a subtle gender commentary regarding men's discussions about the complexity of childbirth.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act (Bill 106 SE). The speaker is taking on the role of a critical interrogator, demanding additional statistics and a risk assessment from the bill’s drafters.
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