Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-14
Political Position
The political stance is aimed at supporting the ratification of international treaties, with a specific focus on modernizing the security and regulatory framework for postal services. The methodology employed is distinctly policy- and procedure-driven, highlighting the efforts of the Economic Affairs Committee and the importance of consensus-based decision-making. The ultimate objective is to guarantee Estonia's adherence to Universal Postal Union regulations and enhance the inspection and control of consignments.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the regulation of postal services and international conventions of the Postal Union, and is capable of conveying detailed technical discussions. Specific terminology is utilized, such as postal secrecy, customs reform, and electronic traceability, with explanations provided regarding changes to security mechanisms and weight restrictions. This expertise is based on information supplied to the commission by ministry representatives and advisors.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and informative, typical of a steering committee's report to the plenary session. The focus is on logical arguments and the presentation of facts, detailing the course of the committee's discussion, the questions posed, and the responses received. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the objective is procedural clarity.
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Activity Patterns
The activity patterns indicate active involvement in the committee's work, referencing two specific sessions (October 6 and 7) where the draft bill was discussed. The speaker's role, as the committee's representative, is to convey the substance of the discussions and the consensus decisions to the plenary assembly.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing the unanimous decision made by the Economic Committee during the processing of the draft bill. Cooperation with representatives of the Government of the Republic (Minister Terras and Advisor Kurvits) during the presentation and discussion of the draft bill is also noted.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international (Universal Postal Union congresses in Ar-Riyadh and Dubai) and national (the operations of Eesti Post and the regulation of the Postal Act). The impact of the European Union level customs reform on postal consignments is also mentioned.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives focus on the regulation and competitiveness of the postal market, highlighting the intense competition within the parcel market and the consequent need to harmonize the existing rules. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of setting a price for sending a postcard that covers the actual costs, thereby ensuring the financial sustainability of these services.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the protection of consumer rights and the security of postal services. Emphasis is placed on the need to balance postal privacy and security measures in order to prevent the shipment of dangerous items, citing, for example, the elimination of anonymous package sending through automated parcel lockers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the ratification of the Universal Postal Union's Final Acts, aimed at harmonizing international regulations. The speaker supports and is responsible for processing this draft legislation, asserting that amending the current Postal Act is unnecessary in light of the convention, as the existing law regulates services at a general level.
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