Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
2024-10-10
Political Position
The political focus centers on social and moral issues, particularly the duty and responsibility associated with reporting complex situations involving children. The speaker adopts a strict, value-driven stance, stressing that certain individuals not only shouldn't be working, but must be prohibited from doing so. This position underscores the critical importance of moral principles and maintaining social equilibrium when making hiring decisions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge at the intersection of social protection and labor law, addressing the obligation to report situations involving children and the employment restrictions applicable to convicted individuals. He/She focuses on issues of accountability and control mechanisms related to the draft legislation. Furthermore, he/she understands the impact of the public availability of criminal record data on the employer's decision-making process.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and direct, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Presenter." The speaker employs strong, prescriptive language (e.g., "must not work") and offers comments regarding points of moral and social equilibrium. He/She poses both clarifying questions and offers comments to further the debate.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, delivering three addresses on the same topic in quick succession. They participate in the debate both by posing questions and offering commentary, also referencing an earlier intervention from the floor ("I shouted out from the floor here [earlier]").
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the question posed by a colleague (Kert Kingo) and participates in the debate by asking questions and offering comments. He/She notes that he/she is not a member of the committee, which suggests participation primarily at the plenary level, rather than the initiation of a draft bill.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are manifested through labor regulation, endorsing restrictions on the employment of certain individuals based on moral considerations. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on employer accountability and the role of public information (specifically, criminal records) during the hiring process.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary focus is on social issues, particularly child protection and the obligation to report difficult situations. The discussion also covers restricting the employment of convicted individuals, thereby highlighting the issue of societal balance and moral considerations.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the specifics of a particular draft bill concerning the mandatory reporting of child-related situations and the oversight of compliance with this duty. The speaker is actively participating in the debate, stressing the necessity of clear accountability mechanisms and raising questions about the substance of the bill.
3 Speeches Analyzed