By Agendas: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

Total Agendas: 33

Fully Profiled: 33

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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is persuasive, defensive, and urgent, combining logical arguments (clarity of the law, international practice) with powerful emotional examples (child abduction, victims of crime). The speech is formal and structured, contrasting the existing "gray area" with the new, clear regulation. It concludes with a personal appeal for support, made in the capacity of a politician, a citizen, and a parent.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style of address is extremely formal and courteous, including salutations directed toward the Chairman of the Session, the Prime Minister, and colleagues. The presentation is brief, straightforward, and focuses solely on procedure, avoiding emotional or logical arguments.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is optimistic, decisive, and urgent, emphasizing the need for immediate action for the sake of the future. The speaker balances logical arguments (low administrative burden, clarity of the system) with emotional appeals (a reference to the spirit of the 90s, empathy for people facing difficult circumstances). Formal language is employed, focusing on the long-term outcomes of the policy.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is extremely formal and respectful, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court directly ("Honored Presiding Judge! Esteemed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court!"). The address is logic-based and focuses on clarifying specific facts (the schedule) and risks (ethical, practical), utilizing direct and structured questions.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the chair of the session and the presenter. The speaker employs a balanced approach, combining the highlighting of political decisions with a brief emotional appeal (a reference to a young man's departure for Canada). It concludes with a specific question directed at the entrepreneur, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
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2025-05-19
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the session chair and the minister directly. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical and practical implementation issues. Emotional appeals are not used; the emphasis is on identifying facts and risks.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal and respectful, employing standard forms of address ("Honored Chair of the Session! Esteemed Presenter!"). The discourse is straightforward and concentrates solely on raising procedural questions, remaining analytical and strictly avoiding emotional or ideological viewpoints.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Classified Foreign Information Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address is formal and respectful, directed straight at the Minister and the Chair of the session. The rhetoric is interrogative and logic-driven, concentrating on clarifying the specific aims and impacts of the draft legislation. Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is placed on rational information gathering.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is highly formal, respectful, and interrogative, utilizing standard forms of address ("Honorable Presiding Officer! Esteemed Minister!"). The rhetoric is logical and data-driven, focusing on the comparison of facts and the demand for explanations, without emotional or personal appeals.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and directly interrogative, addressing the chair of the session and the presenter. The tone is neutral and analytical, focusing on clarifying facts and political intentions without resorting to emotional appeals.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is serious and interrogative, emphasizing the urgency of the threat, and employing the phrase "a real information war." The speaker poses direct questions, combining security policy with a philosophical discussion on the topic of freedom of speech and responsibility.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is highly formal and respectful, directly addressing the chair of the session and the Chancellor of Justice ("Esteemed Chair of the Session! Honored Chancellor of Justice!"). The rhetorical style is purely interrogative and analytical, focusing on the collection of facts and data in order to determine the scope of the problem.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and purely question-oriented, focusing on procedural logic. The speaker poses two specific questions regarding the necessity of the draft bill and potential exceptions, while refraining from emotional or personal appeals.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is argumentative, corrective, and at times concerned, particularly when criticizing the lack of trust among colleagues. The speaker employs both logical arguments (the ideological nature of elections) and emotional appeals (the necessity of trust) to oppose the claims made by colleagues. He/She starts the speech with a fact-check, refuting the assertion regarding the absence of flags in Lasnamäe.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

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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2025-02-19
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

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

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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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker’s style is analytical and critical, accusing the opposing side of populism and superficiality. He relies heavily on logical arguments and detailed data (tax revenues, the drop in investments in Lithuania) to support his position. Irony is used at the beginning regarding the Center Party's attendance in the chamber and their interest in proceeding with their draft bill.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and concerned, particularly regarding security threats and deficiencies in collective defense. Both logical (involving questions about mechanisms and consequences) and philosophical appeals are employed, emphasizing the importance of remembering history and preventing the irreversible loss of sovereignty.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, employing polite salutations when addressing the presenter. The critique is straightforward, labeling the draft proposal as populist, and centers on the logical, question-based search for supporting data. Rather than relying on emotional appeals, the focus is on finding comparative facts.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is anxious and questioning, focusing on communication challenges and the difficulty of persuading the public. An emotional appeal is employed, contrasting the state's goal of justice with the manipulative rhetoric of its opponents. The tone is reflective, asking whether a certain segment of the public is already "lost."
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and persuasive, focusing on logical arguments concerning social justice and the restructuring of state finances. The speaker utilizes data and figures (e.g., 4,733 euros, 725 euros) to support their stance. The tone is moderate, yet it underscores the importance and necessity of change.
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2024-09-19
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"

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

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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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The address is formal and respectful, directed straight to the session chairman and the President of the Bank of Estonia. The rhetoric is logical and focused on questions, demanding specific factors and data to substantiate the economic growth forecast, while steering clear of emotional appeals.
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2024-06-13
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Foreign Service Act and amending other related acts (Bill 353 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

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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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the presenter. A logical approach is employed, posing direct questions regarding the impact of political events on international cooperation. The tone is neutral and information-seeking.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, employing salutations such as "Esteemed Chairman of the Session" and "Respected Minister." The discourse is question-oriented, focusing on the logical acquisition of information concerning the mechanisms for the implementation and control of the law.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speech is formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the session chair and the rapporteur. The rhetoric focuses on logical questions concerning the consequences of the draft bill, emphasizing the worrying situation among Orthodox believers.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the Presiding Officer and the Minister of Health directly. The speaker uses a short personal recollection (an anecdote) as an introduction, which is followed by two specific, policy-focused questions. The tone is information-seeking and businesslike.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and question-oriented, addressing the minister directly. The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the gravity of the issue (a major problem) and requiring specific data (e.g., has there been an increase?) and action plans from the minister.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and substantive, initially combining an emotional appeal (preventing the hushing up of crimes) with detailed and neutral procedural reporting. The speech is structured around presenting facts derived from the foreign committee's decisions and concludes with a clear call to support the draft bill.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is official, authoritative, and insistent, stressing the gravity of the situation and the necessity of unwavering action. Academic and historical references (Brzezinski) are employed, and value-based appeals (freedom, democracy) are highlighted to persuade the public of the vital necessity of supporting Ukraine. The style is predominantly logical and explanatory, aiming to counteract the skepticism generated by Russian propaganda.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer and the Prime Minister. The speaker employs direct and rhetorical questions to demand clarification regarding the root causes of the problem identified by the government (a lack of motivation). The tone is serious and politically centered.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style of address is formal and interrogative, respectfully directed toward the session chair and the rapporteur. A direct question is posed to gain clarity regarding the selectivity of the legislative initiative; the tone is neutral and procedural.
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