Agenda Profile: Madis Timpson
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading
2024-11-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is centered on processing amendments to social insurance legislation, presenting the Social Affairs Committee's positions regarding the draft Unemployment Insurance Act. The approach is procedural and supportive, given that a consensus decision was reached to conclude the first reading of the bill. The focus is policy- and system-based, emphasizing the efficiency derived from eliminating similar systems.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in the details of the unemployment insurance and social benefits system, discussing benefit rates (50% of the minimum wage) and employment history requirements (eight months of declared income). He/She is able to accurately cite complex questions and the ministry's responses, including the financial impact of subsistence allowances (an additional cost of 1.7 million euros).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, objective, and procedural, focusing on the neutral reporting of the content and decisions of the Social Affairs Committee meeting. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on a logical and factual presentation, where colleagues' questions and ministry explanations are cited.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s activity pattern involves legislative work within the Social Affairs Committee, presenting reports before the plenary session, and reporting on meetings (October 21). They are actively coordinating the bill’s timeline and procedural steps, also noting the reason for the postponement (the minister’s absence).
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Opposition Stance
Direct opposition is not voiced, as the speaker's role is that of a neutral rapporteur. Nevertheless, critical questions or questions requiring further explanation raised by colleagues (e.g., Kingo, Grünthal, Lutsar) are brought forward concerning the system's effectiveness, the level of compensation, and the obligation to accept employment.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, as all committee decisions regarding the further processing of the draft legislation were made by consensus. The speaker collaborates with both the minister and the other committee members, relaying their questions and, if necessary, delegating the response (referencing Erkki’s assistance).
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic considerations center on increasing system efficiency by eliminating two similar systems. A specific financial calculation has also been presented regarding the additional costs of subsistence benefits (1.7 million euros), which indicates the necessity of managing the state's financial implications.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues centers on the unemployment insurance reform and the availability and conditions of social benefits. Separate attention is given to the livelihood of students (the loss of scholarships) and the situation of young people lacking work experience, as well as the obligation of the unemployed to accept suitable work commensurate with their qualifications.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Act 519 SE, which proposes amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act concerning the harmonization of the benefits system and the requirements imposed on the unemployed. The speaker, acting in the role of a proponent, brought the bill to the consensual conclusion of the first reading and appointed the rapporteur.
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