Agenda Profile: Ester Karuse
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The most prominent theme is foreign policy and security, focusing on the condemnation of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. The political stance is value-based and strongly supports the proposal not to recognize the results of the presidential elections of the Russian Federation. The core position is that the elections were neither democratic nor fair due to repression and their organization in occupied territories. The speaker unequivocally places the responsibility for these events on Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of international law and diplomacy, addressing questions concerning the legitimacy of the Russian presidential elections. Competence is shown by referring to specific undemocratic factors, such as repressions, the absence of observers, and the organization of elections in the occupied territory of Ukraine. Reference is also made to the earlier positions of Estonian diplomats and the foreign ministers of the European Union.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and serious, employing clear and unambiguous language to condemn Russia's aggression. The speech includes logical appeals, listing the reasons why the elections were not legitimate. The speaker adopts a tone of consensus, emphasizing that there should be no disagreement on this matter among the members of the Riigikogu.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Russian Federation and its president, Vladimir Putin, who is held responsible for the war of aggression. The criticism is intense and value-driven, condemning both the military actions and the undemocratic organization of the elections. A compromise regarding the legitimacy of the Russian election results is ruled out.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual, emphasizing the need for a unified position both within the Riigikogu and at the European Union level. The speaker calls on other parliamentary groups to support the declaration and stresses that EU heads of state should "stand shoulder to shoulder" on this specific issue. Reference is also made to previous joint support for statements backing Ukraine in the Riigikogu.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly international, covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the diplomatic reaction of Estonia and the European Union to the results of the presidential elections. Domestic or local issues are not covered.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Of the social issues, only the repressions in Russia preceding the elections are mentioned, which are framed as a violation of democratic freedoms. Other domestic social issues are not addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting Riigikogu Draft Resolution 395 OE, which proposes that the government should not recognize the results of the Russian presidential elections. The speaker, acting on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, is a strong supporter and chief proponent of this declaration.
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