Session Profile: Ants Frosch
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-01-16
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward national security and countering Russian influence operations, viewing the glorification of the Soviet Union's role in the Second World War as a direct propaganda narrative. Furthermore, the speaker supports the removal of monuments, referring to this action as an internationally accepted practice. His/Her positions are primarily value-based, emphasizing security and historical truth.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in security matters by referencing the activities of the Security Police (Kaitsepolitsei) and other security agencies in countering Russian influence operations. They also utilize international data, citing, for instance, the number of Confederate monuments removed in the U.S. (73 between 2021 and 2022) and referring to the removal of hundreds of colonizer monuments globally.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, relying on international parallels and the operations of security agencies to substantiate the arguments. The speaker raises questions demanding clarification regarding the work of the Constitutional Committee, while simultaneously employing light irony when referencing the "fresh social democrats." The overall tone is serious and calls for heightened awareness.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the Constitutional Committee because they failed to request an assessment from the security agencies regarding Soviet propaganda narratives. Furthermore, there is an ironic reference to "fresh social democrats" who supposedly need to be enlightened on the subject, hinting at their ignorance concerning key security aspects.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker expresses a desire for cross-factional cooperation, proposing that "our factions" should be able to approach security agencies to ensure awareness of security aspects. This indicates a willingness to share crucial security information across party lines.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is international (with references to the USA and Europe in the context of monument removal) and national (Estonian internal security and security institutions). There are no references to specific local regions or electoral districts.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
The social theme being addressed is cultural memory and historical justice, supporting the removal of monuments associated with the narratives of colonizers or Soviet propaganda. This action is directly linked to national security and countering Russian influence operations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the transparency of the Constitutional Committee's work and proceedings, especially regarding the consideration of security aspects. The speaker is acting as the initiator of inquiries, demanding information on whether the assessments of security authorities were solicited during the legislative process.
2 Speeches Analyzed