Session Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-20
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on international justice and the condemnation of Russia’s crimes in Ukraine. The speaker vigorously supports the Riigikogu’s statement calling for the return of deported children, stressing that such actions must never be silenced or overlooked under any circumstances. The stance taken is strong and moral, and the speaker expresses personal satisfaction that the Riigikogu is addressing the issue.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise by providing a detailed account of the work procedures and procedural flow of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee. Precise data is presented regarding the date of the session, the list of participants, the agenda, and the consensus decisions. The expertise is focused more on the management of the legislative process rather than on the substantive analysis of foreign policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and procedural, fitting the role of the lead committee's representative before the plenary session. Although emotional satisfaction and condemnation of crimes are expressed initially, the presentation of neutral and logical facts from the committee meeting subsequently dominates. The speech is brief and focuses on the request to support the draft legislation.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity involves active participation in the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee, where he/she attended the session on February 12. The speaker was appointed as the representative of the lead committee, underscoring his/her role in processing a significant draft bill and presenting its results to the plenary session on February 20.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, as it is emphasized that the Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously supported the further processing of the bill and the appointment of the representative. This points to successful cross-party cooperation on this specific foreign policy issue.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely international, centering on Russia's aggression and crimes in Ukraine, particularly the issue of the deported children. There is absolutely no reference to Estonian domestic or regional issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
When addressing social issues, the focus is on international human rights violations, namely the forced deportation of children by Russia. The speaker stresses the moral imperative to condemn these crimes and support the victims.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the processing of the Riigikogu declaration concerning the return to Ukraine of children deported by Russia. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft resolution and is responsible for conveying the preparations made by the lead committee and bringing it to a final vote.
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