Agenda Profile: Jaanus Karilaid
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to granting extensive privileges to holders of the grey passport, especially the right to participate in local elections. The speaker advocates for a clear constitutional principle that only citizens of the Republic of Estonia should be allowed to vote in local elections. Furthermore, he questions the practical basis of the security threat arguments used by other members of parliament, finding this development surprisingly disappointing.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding citizenship and the status of the grey passport, travel rights (EU, Russian Federation), and the process of amending the constitution. They focus on the legal and political obstacles associated with restricting suffrage. They also attempt to define the security threat in a practical, rather than theoretical, context.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, demanding clarity and practical definitions from opponents, particularly concerning the security threat. The speaker employs logical appeals, casting doubt on the motivation of gray passport holders and inquiring about the obstacles faced on their political path. The tone is critical and demanding.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the question round during the first reading of the constitutional amendment bill. In one speech, the speaker apologized for their recent absence from the chamber.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against members of parliament who constantly use vague security threat arguments, which the speaker finds surprisingly negative. Also criticized is the political process that failed to introduce a simple principle into the constitution for restricting voting rights only to citizens.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) and the international level (EU and Russian Federation travel rights). Regional focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns citizenship and the limitation of suffrage in local elections. The speaker stresses the preference given to citizens of the Republic of Estonia and casts doubt on the motivation of grey passport holders, noting that they already enjoy extensive travel privileges.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE), regarding which the speaker is critical. He supports the legislative aim that only citizens of the Republic of Estonia should be allowed to vote in local elections.
2 Speeches Analyzed