Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (491 OE) on the amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe"
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The main political position is support for altering the composition of the Riigikogu delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), a change necessitated by shifts in the composition of the parliamentary factions. This stance is heavily procedural and administrative, highlighting the need to ensure the delegation's operational capacity. The speaker requests backing for the draft decision, showing firm approval for the amendments presented.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work processes of the Foreign Affairs Committee, particularly concerning changes to the composition of international delegations (PACE) and the processing of draft legislation. Technical terms such as "leading committee," "deadline for amendments," and "consensus" are used, indicating a profound knowledge of the parliament's internal regulations.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and informative. The speaker focuses on logical and fact-based reporting, chronologically presenting the dates of committee sessions and procedural decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are absent, with the exception of a direct request to support the draft bill.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the legislative process, representing the lead committee (Foreign Affairs Committee) during the first reading of the bill in the Riigikogu plenary session. Activities include participation in and reporting from committee meetings (September 6 and 12), as well as monitoring procedural deadlines.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition. The speaker notes that no amendments were submitted regarding the draft bill, and the Foreign Affairs Committee made its decisions by consensus, which indicates widespread approval of the procedure.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and cross-factional. The speaker emphasized that the Foreign Affairs Committee supported the proposals put forward by the factions (Eesti 200, EKRE) for nominating new members. The committee's procedural decisions were adopted by consensus.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international, centered on the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. There is no reference to local or internal regional issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the Riigikogu’s organizational decisions and the administration of international delegations. The speaker is a key supporter and proponent of the swift passage of Draft Bill 491, which addresses changes to the composition of the PACE delegation and the holding of the final vote during the first reading.
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