Session Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

2025-02-19

Political Position
Both speakers are addressing procedural and organizational matters. The first speaker strongly supports changing the composition of the Baltic Assembly delegation, framing this political decision purely as a procedural framework. The second speaker focuses on obtaining clarifications regarding the non-amendment of the statutes and issues related to the name, thereby demonstrating an interest in ensuring agreements are honored.

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Topic Expertise
The first speaker demonstrates expertise in parliamentary procedure and the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee, presenting precise dates, deadlines, and consensus decisions. The second speaker displays knowledge of organizational statutes and problems related to name selection, referencing information gathered from the media.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and businesslike; the first speaker uses neutral, procedural language, typical of a committee rapporteur. The second speaker is questioning and direct, posing clear questions that demonstrate an interest in the details.

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Activity Patterns
The first speaker serves as the representative of the Steering Committee, presenting a report to the plenary assembly concerning the procedure of the draft bill. The second speaker actively participates in the plenary debate, posing an oral question regarding the content of the preceding report.

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Opposition Stance
There are no direct attacks against opponents or the targets of criticism. The second speaker asks for clarification regarding procedural failures (the amendment of the statutes/bylaws), but this is seeking information, not confrontation.

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Collaboration Style
The first speaker emphasized the consensus-based working style of the Foreign Affairs Committee ("the next procedural decisions by consensus") and requested the plenary's support for the draft resolution. This indicates a readiness for cooperation and support for joint decisions.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international relations and parliamentary cooperation, achieved by changing the composition of the Baltic Assembly delegation. There is no reference to domestic or local topics.

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Economic Views
There is not enough data.

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Social Issues
There is not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 577, concerning changes to the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The first speaker, a proponent of the draft and an advocate for procedural acceleration, proposes holding the final vote during the first reading.

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