Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-21
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the draft act initiated by the Government of the Republic to amend the State Fees Act. This support is justified by the necessity of covering the labor costs of the disputes committee, which are currently covered by existing fees only up to 50 percent. The position is primarily policy- and performance-based, citing the growing workload, especially due to the increased number of public procurements. He/She actively defends the transparency and procedural correctness of the bill's handling.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and the financial aspects of state fees, acting in their capacity as a representative of the Economic Affairs Committee. They utilize specific data (e.g., 50% coverage of labor costs, 2007 fees) and point to the growing workload, particularly in the area of public procurement. They emphasize that all materials related to the draft bill are accessible to the members of the Riigikogu.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, courteous, and procedural, particularly when reporting on the committee's work. When responding to criticism, the tone becomes defensive and resolute, rejecting the comparison deemed inappropriate ("absolutely inappropriate"). The speaker relies primarily on logical arguments and facts, emphasizing the availability of materials and financial justification.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker’s operational focus is on legislative processes and committee work, acting in the capacity of the representative for the lead committee. He/She reports on specific meetings (October 13) and puts forward proposals concerning the plenary agenda and the termination of the proceedings.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the criticism voiced by the respected Ernits, specifically rejecting his comparison to a cemetery as entirely inappropriate. The critique targets the unsuitability of the rhetoric, rather than the substance of the policy, although substantive arguments concerning the necessity of raising fees are offered in response.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, emphasizing that all decisions made by the Steering Committee regarding the processing of the draft bill (including the conclusion of the first reading and the appointment of a representative) were reached by consensus. This demonstrates a readiness for teamwork and procedural agreement.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The entity supports increasing state fees to improve the cost coverage for administrative services (specifically, the work of the Disputes Committee), which currently stands at just 50%. This demonstrates support for fiscal discipline and the principle that services should be paid for, particularly in light of the growing volume of public procurements.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on supporting and processing the draft bill amending the State Fees Act. The speaker is acting in the role of a supporter and rapporteur, focusing on the proposal to conclude the first reading of the bill and ensuring procedural correctness.
2 Speeches Analyzed