Session Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-11
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward collective security and the defense of sovereignty. The speaker urgently stresses the necessity of ensuring that all European Union countries contribute the agreed-upon amount to defense, citing Russia's brutal aggression in Ukraine as the primary risk. This stance is value-based, underscoring the importance of understanding history and preventing the recurrence of past errors.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of the European Union's collective defense and security risks, especially in connection with Russia's aggression. Also highlighted is the knowledge of historical patterns concerning the determination of the fate of small states without their involvement (examples being Estonia and Ukraine).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and concerned, emphasizing the seriousness of security threats and the importance of historical lessons. A philosophical approach is employed, linking current events to historical patterns and posing questions aimed at highlighting collective responsibility.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at those European Union member states that neither acknowledge the risks stemming from Russia's aggression nor contribute sufficiently to defense. This is policy-based criticism regarding the failure to fulfill collective obligations, which could have negative consequences.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach emphasizes the necessity of collective and joint action within the framework of the European Union, especially in fulfilling defense obligations. The speaker is seeking mechanisms that would help achieve a situation where all member states comply with jointly agreed conditions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international (Russia, Ukraine, the European Union) and national (Estonian sovereignty and history). Emphasis is placed on the functioning of international security mechanisms.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social theme is the importance of historical memory and knowledge in ensuring national future and sovereignty. The speaker points out that the failure to know history is the affliction of many people.
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Legislative Focus
The focus lies in examining the mechanisms for implementing existing international agreements and analyzing the resulting consequences. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is placed on guaranteeing the execution of the policy.
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