Agenda Profile: Jaak Valge
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on addressing issues that the Economic Committee has recognized. It is stressed that the draft bill should be amended during the legislative process, rather than being immediately voted down, which points to a pragmatic and policy-driven approach. The position is moderately supportive of continuing the legislative process.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the knowledge of the legislative procedure and the role of the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the draft Public Transport Act. The speaker is familiar with the procedural aspects (amending the draft, voting it down). There are no references to specific data or technical terminology.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and procedural, focusing on a logical contradiction (the acknowledgment of the problem versus the voting down of the draft bill). The tone is formal and critical regarding the procedural decision, utilizing a logical appeal.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's engagement is demonstrated by asking brief questions during the first reading of the draft law. This pattern is focused and responsive, often intervening with procedural inquiries.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the procedural decision to vote the bill down. The criticism is substantive and procedural, questioning why the draft legislation should be rejected if it is possible to amend it.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker bases their argument on the work of the Economic Committee and its acknowledgement that the problem exists. There is no information available regarding direct cooperation or willingness to compromise with other factions.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data. The focus is on national legislation (Amendments to the Public Transport Act).
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Economic Views
Insufficient data. Although the draft bill under consideration (public transport) has economic consequences, no positions are expressed regarding taxes, regulation, or budgetary discipline.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data. Social issues are not the focus of this discussion.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE). The proponent supports the process, stressing the need for the bill to be improved during its handling so that it is fit for purpose.
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