Session Profile: Jüri Jaanson
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-19
Political Position
The political focus is heavily concentrated on the security and safety of the Baltic Sea region. The speaker advocates for a reassessment of international maritime law to restrict the free movement of Russia’s shadow fleet and other dangerous vessels (such as those from China), especially given the risk of cable cutting. This stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing national and regional security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international maritime law and its limitations, noting that the law mandates the fleet to allow passage. He/She is aware of geopolitical security threats related to critical infrastructure (cables) and the movement of Russia's shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and inquiry-based, addressing the minister directly during a plenary session. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the perspective of security (safety and systemic security), utilizing logical argumentation on the topic of limitations in international law.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the activities of Russia's shadow fleet and Chinese vessels, which pose a threat to Baltic Sea security. The speaker also calls into question the effectiveness of current international maritime law in guaranteeing security, pointing to Denmark's actions as a potential model.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for regional cooperation, asking the minister about discussions with Baltic Sea nations concerning international maritime law and security. This indicates a preference for finding solutions to threats through international dialogue.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and regional, concentrating on the security of the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Finland, and the Danish Straits. Attention is directed towards cooperation with the Baltic Sea countries.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on reassessing international maritime law and security policy. The priority is preventing the movement of dangerous vessels, which evidently requires changing international treaties or their interpretations from a security standpoint.
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