Agenda Profile: Ester Karuse
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (360 OE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe."
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on the optimal composition of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring representation for all parliamentary groups, particularly covering the Social Democrats' faction, in order to support Indrek Saar's candidacy for the post of PACE Secretary General. This position is clearly procedural and aimed at enhancing international representation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the work of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee and the procedures for forming parliamentary delegations. A detailed overview is provided of the amendments, deadlines, and consensus decisions concerning the composition of the PACE delegation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and informative, typical of a committee rapporteur. The focus is on the logical presentation of facts and procedures, emphasizing the dates of committee sessions and consensus decisions. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The course of action involves reporting on the legislative process by presenting the results of the Foreign Affairs Committee's January 15 sitting to the Riigikogu plenary assembly. The speaker holds the role of rapporteur, providing an overview of the committee's work and its consensus decisions.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the speaker emphasizes the consensus decision of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the fact that no objections to the draft bill were submitted by the deadline for amendments.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual, as the committee supported proposals that came from three different factions (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Isamaa/Pro Patria). Emphasis is placed on the Foreign Affairs Committee’s unanimous decision to move the draft bill to the final vote.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international, centering on Estonia's representation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and supporting the Estonian candidate on the international stage.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on processing the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (360 OE), which relates to altering the composition of the PACE delegation. The objective was to reach consensus among the parliamentary factions and swiftly move the draft resolution to a final vote.
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