Agenda Profile: Varro Vooglaid
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters (362 SE)
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the practical consequences and procedural expediency of denouncing the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and the Russian Federation. A cautious, policy- and risk-based position is presented, seeking assurance that alternative mechanisms are capable of resolving all issues that genuinely require resolution. It is also being examined whether suspending the agreement wouldn't be a more sensible choice than denunciation, in order to maintain future flexibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international law and legal relations, particularly concerning the procedural differences between the denunciation and suspension of treaties. Technical terms such as "denunciation," "suspension," and "extradition" are used, and reference is made to mechanisms concerning crimes and legal assistance. Expertise is also evident in the accurate relaying of the content of previous commission discussions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and centers on clarifying facts and the minister's previous claims. The speaker employs direct questioning, asking the minister to either refute or elaborate on their earlier positions, thereby highlighting a logical and pragmatic approach.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's modus operandi involves active participation in the legislative process, citing previous work on the Legal Affairs Committee and posing questions to the Minister during the plenary session. This pattern demonstrates comprehensive preparatory work on the draft legislation at the committee level.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is professional and inquisitive, focused on verifying and clarifying the minister's previous positions. Furthermore, topics raised by other colleagues (Odinets) are acknowledged, which suggests a certain degree of collaboration with colleagues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international relations, specifically concentrating on the consequences resulting from the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and the Russian Federation. There is no specific regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft legislation (Bill 362 SE) regarding the denunciation of the treaty on legal assistance between Estonia and the Russian Federation. The speaker's role is supervisory, concentrating on confirming that there are no practical issues associated with the bill's adoption and analyzing the procedural choice (denunciation versus suspension).
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