Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
Draft amendment to the Riigikogu decision "Decision of the Riigikogu, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, concerning the formation of the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Lithuania, and the Republic of Latvia" (577 OE) – first reading
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position expresses clear support for Riigikogu Draft Resolution 577 OE, which addresses changes to the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Baltic Assembly. This stance is strongly supportive and focuses on carrying out the necessary procedural steps required to officially confirm the delegation's new lineup. The personnel restructuring is purely procedural and geared toward policy implementation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the working order of the Foreign Affairs Committee, providing precise dates for the submission of the bill, the deadline for amendments, and the holding of sittings. This expertise is focused on managing parliamentary delegations and steering the legislative process, utilizing specific terminology such as "leading committee" and "final vote."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the presentation of facts and the description of the course of proceedings. The speaker employs a logical appeal to justify placing the draft bill on the agenda and conducting the final vote. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the style remains factual, businesslike, and concise.
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Activity Patterns
The activity patterns demonstrate active participation in the legislative process, specifying the exact dates for the submission of the draft bill (February 10), the Foreign Affairs Committee session (February 11), and the deadline for amendments (February 14). The speaker represents the lead committee before the plenary session, presiding over the first reading of the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data. The speaker merely noted that no amendments were proposed to the draft bill, indicating a lack of opposition to this administrative change.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensus-based, as the Foreign Affairs Committee made its procedural decisions regarding the draft bill unanimously. This points to a readiness to achieve bipartisan agreement on administrative matters and issues related to foreign affairs.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly international and inter-parliamentary, centering on cooperation among the Baltic states within the framework of the Baltic Assembly. Attention is directed toward managing the composition of the Estonian delegation in an international context.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently at the administrative level, centering on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 577 OE, which concerns changes to the composition of the Baltic Assembly delegation. As a representative of the lead committee, the speaker is a strong proponent of the draft and is leading the proceedings, aiming to hold the final vote during the first reading.
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