Agenda Profile: Jaak Valge
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician is questioning the merits of Bill 453 SE, focusing specifically on data related to labor productivity and working hours. This stance is results-driven, emphasizing the contradiction between the high number of working hours in Estonia and the simultaneous decline in labor productivity. The critique is strongly critical of the bill's potential economic impact.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international labor statistics, specifically referencing the OECD's 2022 data concerning working hours and labor productivity. Technical terminology like "labor productivity" is employed, and detailed comparisons are provided with neighboring countries (Poland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, while respectfully addressing the rapporteur. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and statistical data to call into question the economic justification of the draft legislation.
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Activity Patterns
Information is only available for one speech made during the first reading of the bill in the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the bill's sponsor and the economic logic underpinning it. The criticism is policy-based, directly questioning whether the data presented (high working hours, low productivity) actually supports the bill's adoption.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is international and comparative, utilizing OECD data to assess Estonia's economic indicators, alongside statistics on working hours from neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland) and Poland.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on labor productivity and efficiency. The speaker expresses concern over high labor input (working hours) coupled with a simultaneous decline in labor productivity, pointing to the need to improve economic efficiency.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the critical evaluation of the draft Act amending the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (Bill 453 SE). The speaker is skeptical of the bill, using economic data to challenge the justification for its adoption.
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