Agenda Profile: Ester Karuse
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political emphasis is currently directed at the functionality and structure of the judicial system. The speaker voiced strong concern over the public perception that only the first-instance courts handle the substantive work, considering this a serious problem. The position taken is critical and results-oriented, stressing the necessity of improving the reliability and credibility of all court instances.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the levels of the Estonian court system (county court versus subsequent tiers) and procedural differences (such as witness examination versus the review of documentation). To support their stance, both personal experience and the publicly expressed opinions of the business community are utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and concerned, yet respectful, as the speaker addresses the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The speaker employs a narrative approach, citing the opinion of a third party (Heiti Hääl) and drawing on personal experience to underscore the gravity of the issue. The text concludes with a question oriented toward finding solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the discussion following the presentation by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, where a specific question was raised concerning the public reputation of the judicial system.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opposition to individuals is not expressed, but the criticism is aimed at the organization of work in the higher courts, which appears to be overly focused on paperwork and often overturns the substantive work done by the lower court. The criticism is procedural and moderately intense, calling the situation a "genuine concern."
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is engaged in a dialogue with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, seeking his understanding and clarification regarding the origin of this public sentiment. The collaborative style is open to discussing problems and finding solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, centering on the overall structure of the Estonian judiciary and public perception.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are indirect, as they cite criticism of the judicial system made by a prominent businessman (Heiti Hääl). This highlights concerns regarding the impact of the judiciary's reliability and unpredictability on the business environment.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is directed towards potential changes in court organization and judicial procedures, with the aim of improving the quality of the substantive work of the court levels and enhancing public trust.
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