Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-13
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward providing comprehensive support to Ukraine and stopping the funding of the Russian war machine. The speaker emphasizes a values-based stance that the European Union must accelerate the phase-out of Russian gas imports, which is currently scheduled for 2028. This position strongly supports tightening sanctions and is fundamentally morality-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of European energy policy and dependence on Russian gas, citing specific data. Mention is made of Austria's dependence increasing to 98% and the current contract with Gazprom, which runs until 2040. Reference is also made to the European Union's goal of ending Russian gas imports by 2028.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, incisive, and combative, employing highly emotional language to describe Russia's actions in Ukraine ("an army of Russian orcs raping, mutilating, killing, and kidnapping Ukrainian children"). These emotional appeals are balanced by the use of concrete data and statistics regarding energy issues.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at European Union member states (specifically Austria) and their energy companies, which continue to import Russian gas, thereby padding the Russian war chest. The Russian military is described in extremely negative and dehumanizing terms ("Russian orcs").
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and at the European Union level, concentrating on the energy policy of member states (Austria) and the EU's common goal to end the import of Russian gas.
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Economic Views
Economic arguments stress the necessity of ending imports of Russian fossil fuels to stop the Russian war chest from being filled. This stance prioritizes geopolitical security and a morality-based objective over economic convenience.
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Social Issues
The social focus is centered on war crimes committed against Ukrainian children (rape, mutilation, murder, kidnapping), which serve as a moral argument for the rapid termination of dependence on Russian energy.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on exploring ways to meet and accelerate existing international targets (the EU's goal of ending Russian gas imports by 2028). The speaker is conducting parliamentary oversight, having submitted a question to the Foreign Minister regarding the acceleration of this policy.
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