Agenda Profile: Madis Timpson

Chair implementation

2025-09-04

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Political Position
The speaker focuses on the fulfillment of the duties and the ethical responsibility of a Member of the Riigikogu, stressing that a representative of the people must act in accordance with the constitution, laws, and their conscience. The stance is critical regarding the absence of a specific MP (Evelin Poolamets), thereby calling her commitment into question. The focus is heavily directed toward the performance and ethics of parliamentary members.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislation governing the activities of a Riigikogu member, citing a specific provision concerning the duties of a people's representative. This expertise relates to parliamentary procedure and the ethical and legal requirements placed upon members.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is ironic and indirectly aggressive, utilizing exaggerated concern (the need to call an ambulance and fear) to deliver political criticism. The tone is formal only when citing the law, quickly shifting thereafter to emotional and urgent to highlight the procedural issue of the session. Hyperbole is employed to underscore the seriousness of the deputy’s absence.

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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data regarding the activity patterns, but the address given took place during the Riigikogu session and focused on the implementation of the agenda.

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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at a specific member of the Riigikogu (Evelin Poolamets), focusing on her absence and failure to fulfill her official duties. The attack is both personal and procedural, employing ironic concern for her health to underscore her breach of professional obligations.

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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.

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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the duties of a Riigikogu member and the organization of parliamentary work.

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Economic Views
Not enough data.

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Social Issues
Not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is absent; the speech centers on demanding adherence to existing laws and ethical norms within the context of the Riigikogu session. The speaker is acting as a procedural critic, demanding a recess to resolve the situation.

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