Session Profile: Vilja Toomast
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-19
Political Position
The political position is procedural and informative, focusing on the processing of the draft ratification of the amendment to the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Practical aspects of the draft are highlighted, such as the benefits of membership for Estonia and potential financial obligations, while maintaining a neutral, policy-based approach. The position is aimed at supporting and clarifying the ratification process.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in the legislative process and the constitutional affairs of international organizations (ILO). They command specific terminology (Governing Body, draft ratification law) and are capable of summarizing in detail the legal and economic issues raised within the committee. The expertise is primarily focused on the intersection of international law and domestic procedures.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and concise, focusing on the presentation of facts and the conveyance of the committee’s discussion. The address is logic-based and avoids emotional appeals, which is typical for a presentation during the first reading of a draft bill. The language used is factual and straightforward, with the goal of communicating the information as briefly as possible.
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Activity Patterns
The action pattern is associated with active participation in the work of the Committee on Legal Affairs, where draft legislation is prepared for plenary sessions, specifically referencing the discussion held on May 5th. The speaker's role is to summarize the committee's work and present the results before the Riigikogu (Parliament).
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The approach to cooperation is open and procedural, emphasizing collaboration both with colleagues in the Legal Affairs Committee and with representatives of the Government of the Republic. Cooperation was carried out with Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, and Maria-Helena Rahumets, a specialist at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, during the preparation of the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international relations (ILO) and their impact on Estonia, addressing national policy and the benefits associated with membership. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are linked to fiscal prudence, as the question of whether ratification would entail financial obligations was highlighted. The subject of labor relations and the working environment (ILO) is indirectly connected to economic policy, but no direct positions were put forward regarding taxes or regulation.
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Social Issues
Social issues indirectly affect the scope of activity of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which encompasses employment relations and the working environment. No direct positions have been presented in broader socio-political debates; the focus remains on amending the organization's constitution.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the ratification of international treaties, specifically Draft Act 590 concerning the ratification of the instrument for the amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The speaker's role involves providing procedural support and clarification regarding the preparation and first reading of the draft act on behalf of the Legal Affairs Committee.
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