Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-23
Political Position
The political focus is directed at the details of the bill and its existential consequences, framing the issue as a "future-oriented existential choice regarding oneself." The approach is investigative and policy-driven, seeking clarity on the foundations for the bill's development (following the example of European countries) and its technical execution. The overall tone is moderately critical, stressing the necessity of competence and clear formal drafting.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of comparative legislation, referring to materials from the analytical department of the Latvian Saeima concerning the practices of European countries. The expertise focuses on the legal and technical details regarding the competence and formalization of end-of-life declarations of will (notary, presence of witnesses).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and procedural, utilizing standard forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"). The speaker concentrates on logical and fact-based questions to gain clarity regarding the bill's origin and technical implementation, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the plenary session on April 23, 2025, addressing two detailed questions to the Minister regarding the draft bill. The records indicate active involvement in legislative debates and the tabling of questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is professional and formal, manifesting itself in direct communication with the minister through the submission of questions during the Riigikogu session. There is no information regarding inter-party cooperation or readiness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is placed on international comparisons, citing the practices of European countries and the analytical materials produced by the Latvian Saeima. There is no mention of a specific regional or local focus within Estonia itself.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social theme concerns end-of-life decisions and advance directives, which are treated as an existential choice. The focus is directed toward the legal and technical formalization of this social choice (the role of the notary and witnesses).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the details of a specific draft bill concerning end-of-life declarations of intent (advance directives). The speaker’s role is that of an investigator, seeking to clarify the draft bill's precedents and technical requirements (competent declaration of intent, the role of the notary) to ensure clarity in the law’s implementation.
2 Speeches Analyzed