Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Foreign Service Act and amending other related acts (Bill 353 SE)
2024-06-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political emphasis is on improving the labor market situation of spouses or registered partners of foreign service officials and reducing their vulnerability related to relocation. This stance is directed toward ensuring social protection and the stability of employment relationships, while being moderately supportive of measures that mitigate negative consequences. The approach is policy- and consequence-based.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis addresses the complexity of employment relationships concerning foreign service personnel and their family members, emphasizing the labor market vulnerability faced by spouses due to relocation. Specific terminology is utilized, such as "spouse of foreign service personnel" and "registered partner," which demonstrates a detailed understanding of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. The address is question-driven and logical, focusing on obtaining information regarding specific political steps. Emotional appeals are not utilized; the emphasis is placed solely on rational problem framing.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
No opposition is voiced; the address is directed towards posing a question to the rapporteur and contains no criticism of the existing draft or the opposing parties.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is dialogic and inquisitive, aimed at communicating with the rapporteur within the framework of the draft law to gain clarity regarding the implementation measures.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international topics (foreign service, relocating to another country), but the emphasis is placed on its impact on the Estonian domestic labor market and local employment relations.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the protection of the workforce and social stability, seeking to alleviate the labor market vulnerability of the spouses of foreign service employees. The emphasis is on safeguarding employment relationships and preventing negative economic consequences.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are stability related to family life and the equal treatment of spouses and registered partners of civil servants regarding the protection of employment relationships. This emphasizes the state's obligation to protect the social position of family members.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Foreign Service Act and Associated Amendments to Other Acts (353 SE). The priority is clarifying the social consequences and implementation measures of the draft act, with the speaker acting as the questioner.
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