Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is exploratory, focusing on clarifying the procedural and substantive details of the Draft Act Amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 SE). The primary issues relate to the failure to amend the agreed-upon statutes and the inappropriateness of the proposed new name. This position is centered on policy and procedure, aiming to gain clarity regarding the underlying causes of the issue.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in the legal specifics concerning the organization's articles of association and name, attempting to identify the core issues underpinning the draft legislation. The focus is on specific regulatory and procedural hurdles (amending the articles of association, suitability of the name).
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal, polite, and directly interrogative, respectfully addressing both the session chairman and the presenter. The rhetoric is analytical, focusing on clarifying specific facts and procedural errors. When posing questions, reference is also made to information obtained from the media.
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Activity Patterns
The scope of activity is restricted to asking a single question during the first reading of the bill in the Riigikogu. The speaker demonstrates active interest in the topic of the discussion, listening to the presentation "with complete interest."
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition; the speaker focuses instead on explaining the procedural or agreed-upon errors (failure to amend the statutes, unsuitability of the name) that led to the initiation of the bill.
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Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is open and geared toward seeking information, involving reaching out to the presenter for clarification. The objective is to fully understand the core nature of the problem (specifically, issues concerning the articles of association and the name) before adopting a stance.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses social and legal issues concerning the legal status and internal governance of religious associations (churches and congregations). The focus is on the organizations' internal regulations and the registration of names.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 570 SE, which addresses amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations. The speaker's role is to determine whether the necessity for this bill arises from a failure to amend the organization's statutes or from issues related to its name.
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