Session Profile: Madis Timpson
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The speaker's political position in this instance is procedural, as they are acting as the rapporteur for the leading committee during the first reading of the labor law bill. The substantive issues highlighted include the question of inclusion (specifically, trade unions) and the requirement for a minimum hourly wage for minors set at 1.2 times the standard rate, which was deemed incompatible with market conditions and potentially constitutionally problematic. The focus remains policy-driven, emphasizing the practical and technical aspects of the draft legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of labor law and its technical details, addressing specific topics such as flexible working hours, non-compete agreements, entries in the Employment Register (TÖR), and social tax regulation. A statistical estimate regarding the proportion of contracts governed by the law of obligations (9.3%) is utilized, and reference is made to clarifications provided by officials and ministries.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is strictly formal, neutral, and concise, focusing on conveying the substance of the commission meeting minutes and discussion. The speaker employs a logical, point-by-point structure to highlight the topics debated and questions raised by colleagues, while avoiding emotional or personal viewpoints.
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, serving both as a representative of the Legal Affairs Committee and as a rapporteur during the plenary sessions. This activity typically involves presenting summaries of committee meetings (specifically May 19) and communicating procedural decisions, such as the completion of the first reading of a draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker himself does not take a directly oppositional stance, but rather relays the criticism voiced by other parties, particularly concerning the insufficient involvement of trade unions and the demand for a wage rate for minors. The criticism targets both the procedural process and the content of the draft bill, also raising constitutional concerns.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual and cross-party, as the speaker mediates questions from representatives of nearly all political parties. The committee’s decisions to forward the draft bill to the plenary session and conclude the first reading were unanimous (6 in favor, 0 against), which indicates strong internal collaboration.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views stress the need to ensure labor regulations are consistent with market conditions, especially regarding the wage rate for minors and seasonal workers, which may act as a barrier to employment. At the same time, it is confirmed that business risks remain with the employer, and the flexibility of employment relationships is discussed.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the focus was on the employment of minors and their acquisition of work experience, highlighting the problem of the popularity and accessibility of the student work brigades. The minister promised to seek a solution to this issue in cooperation with the Unemployment Insurance Fund. It was also confirmed that health insurance is guaranteed in all cases.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the processing of the draft bill concerning labor law (flexible working hours, non-compete clauses) and the completion of its first reading. The rapporteur has been appointed as the representative of the lead committee, and their focus is on the thorough review of the bill’s details and ensuring procedural correctness.
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