Session Profile: Madis Kallas
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-10-23
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and security-oriented. The speaker firmly and forcefully advocates for revoking the voting rights of pro-Putin individuals, deeming the current situation unacceptable. Simultaneously, emphasis is placed on the necessity of finding a solution that protects pro-Estonian citizens who are actively working against the Russian regime. The primary objective is to propose concrete solutions ahead of the 2025 local elections.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the issues surrounding suffrage and local government elections, and directly links this topic to activities opposing the Russian regime. The expert analysis focuses on political strategy and legislative pressure to ensure the rapid implementation of changes driven by security considerations. No data or technical terms are used; the emphasis remains on political conviction.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal (addressing the presiding officer and the minister) but simultaneously urgent and persuasive. The speaker employs strong emotional appeals, clearly distinguishing between citizens who are pro-Putin and those who are pro-Estonian. The speech concludes with a repeated and specific political question directed at the minister concerning the development of solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, posing a question to the minister, which demonstrates involvement in a high-level legislative debate. The repeated submission of the question suggests persistent pressure and highlights the priority of the issue.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is directed at pro-Putin individuals and the Russian regime, who are considered a security threat and whose right to vote must be revoked. Political disagreement is also noted with the Social Democrats, who oppose the revocation of voting rights, but this criticism is viewed more as merely stating a political difference.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stressed the strong cooperation and unity within their political group, confirming that both front-benchers and back-benchers are of the same mind regarding the restriction of voting rights. This demonstrates a willingness to achieve intra-factional consensus and present a united front.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (suffrage, local government elections) and the international level, addressing anti-Russian regime activities and cross-border movement. There are no specific local or regional projects.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around civil rights and security, specifically advocating for restricting voting rights for pro-Putin individuals. This stance sharply contrasts with the position held by the Social Democrats, who oppose revoking universal suffrage, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of differentiating between loyal and disloyal residents.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward developing and rapidly implementing solutions for restricting voting rights. The speaker demands concrete solutions that would take effect already for the 2025 local government elections, thus acting as both the initiator and the driver of these changes.
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