Session Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-25
Political Position
The political focus is heavily concentrated on issues of citizenship, integration, and suffrage. The speaker firmly opposes granting voting rights to citizens of aggressor states in local elections, but views the large number of grey passport holders as a significant problem. He stresses that elections are fundamentally a question of ideological principles and promotes increasing the state's trust in all residents of Estonia. These positions are strongly value-based, centering on trust and loyalty.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of citizenship application procedures, specifically referencing the mandatory B1 level language examination. They are authoritative on the topic of differentiating between integration and the status of 'grey passport' holders, stressing that these individuals have not opted for Russian citizenship. Furthermore, they are seeking information regarding the specific roadmap and timeline for eliminating the institution of the grey passport.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is reactive and argumentative, initiated by the necessity of presenting counterarguments and correcting factual inaccuracies. The tone is one of concern, particularly regarding Henn Põlluaas's assertions, which generated "very great concern" over the lack of public trust in the state. Both ideological appeals (faith in people) and factual corrections (Lasnamäe flags) are employed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the plenary session, posing a question about the political roadmap and subsequently delivering a response speech. He/She refers to a previous public stance regarding the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states, which demonstrates consistency on this issue.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The speaker directly criticizes two colleagues: Riina Solman, for factual inaccuracy regarding the flags in Lasnamäe, and Henn Põlluaas, for his ideological position. The criticism directed at Põlluaas is intense and value-driven, as the speaker believes that nation-based control and a lack of trust are detrimental to the state.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no direct indication of cooperation or willingness to compromise; communication with colleagues is primarily confrontational and corrective. The speaker emphasizes their personal stance (I am speaking on my own behalf) and distinguishes holders of the grey passport from Russian citizens in order to steer the political debate.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The specific regional focus is on the Lasnamäe district, which is being utilized as a case study to verify the facts surrounding the celebration of the Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. The general theme (the 'hall pass' concept and integration) widely concerns the residents of Estonia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is insufficient data. The speaker claims that practical services, such as road clearing and snow removal, are not the priority in the election, but rather ideological principles are. However, economic policy positions are not presented.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is integration and the status of holders of the grey passport, whom the speaker considers "our people" and who have not opted for Russian citizenship. He/She emphasizes the need to encourage them to learn the Estonian language and pass the required examination. The speaker strongly opposes distrust and control based on nationality, prioritizing instead faith in the people residing in Estonia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the process of abolishing the institution of the grey passport, regarding which a specific roadmap and year are being requested. The speaker is a strong opponent of any legislative amendments that would grant voting rights to citizens of aggressor states.
2 Speeches Analyzed