Agenda Profile: Jaanus Karilaid
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus centers on national security and loyalty, particularly regarding citizenship granted under exceptional circumstances. The speaker stresses the necessity of protecting the Estonian state, its language, and its national identity from systemic attacks, and is looking for ways to revoke citizenship when loyalty is lacking. This stance is deeply rooted in values and concentrates on the state's capacity for self-defense.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker is familiar with the issue of granting and revoking citizenship by exception and is aware that the president has the authority to confer and withdraw state decorations. The analysis focuses on legal mechanisms pertaining to the breach of the duty of loyalty and activities hostile to the state. While he does seek clarification from the presenter, he simultaneously puts forth detailed legal scenarios.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and questioning, directed straight at the presenter to seek clarification (e.g., "Please, enlighten me"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on specific legal situations and the state's capacity to defend itself. The tone is concerned, yet practical and solution-oriented.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at individuals who systematically attack the Estonian state, language, and national spirit, even going so far as to take the state to court. The criticism targets the state's current limited options for revoking citizenship from such individuals when their loyalty has been breached.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, concentrating on the protection of the Estonian state and language, and state legislative mechanisms.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is citizenship and the obligation of loyalty, which is linked to national security. The speaker stresses the need to protect Estonia's national identity and language from individuals who have obtained citizenship but subsequently attack the state.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) and the related state self-defense mechanisms. The speaker is acting as a challenger, seeking ways to strengthen the law to allow for the revocation of citizenship in the event of anti-state activity.
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