Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-18
Political Position
The political focus is currently on evaluating the impact of specific draft legislation, particularly concerning the environment (end-of-life vehicles) and education (micro-degrees). Moderate support is expressed for the scrap car bill, which has been described as a "relatively good piece of legislation." The speaker's stance is primarily geared toward policy effectiveness, seeking clarification regarding the expected outcomes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise both in the specifics of environmental legislation, citing concrete figures for scrapped vehicles (224,000 and 300,000), and regarding academic standards. Particular emphasis is placed on the issues of international recognition and comparability within the context of new educational formats (micro-degrees).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, directly addressing the Director and the Minister. The approach is logical and analytical, focusing on obtaining clarifications and also posing hypothetical questions regarding the expected impact of the law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the plenary session, posing two questions to the minister on different topics during the course of a single day. This pattern suggests engagement in question-and-answer rounds and an active commitment to delving into the specifics of the legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There are no direct attacks or criticism directed at the opponents. The speaker's position is rather one of seeking information and demanding clarification, not one of confrontation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and respectful, aimed at maintaining a dialogue with the minister regarding legislation. The reference to discussions held in the committee indicates participation in the preparatory phase of the draft legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus lies on national legislative issues and international comparability, particularly concerning the recognition of micro-credentials within the European Union and beyond. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker addresses education policy issues, focusing on the academic recognition and international comparability of new forms of study (micro-credentials). This demonstrates an interest in the development and standardization of the education system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on two draft bills: environmental regulation (the management of end-of-life vehicles) and education legislation (the recognition of micro-credentials). The speaker's role is to assess the expected impact of the bills and explain their international scope.
2 Speeches Analyzed