Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Draft law amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - third reading
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards the procedural organization of the Riigikogu and the conduct of the presiding officer. The speaker criticizes the current practice of preventing amendments from reaching the floor, stressing the necessity of guaranteeing MPs the right to decide on their constitutionality. The position taken is moderately critical, centering on procedural justice and the efficiency of parliamentary operations. The political framework is distinctly procedural.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and procedural rules, particularly concerning how amendments reach the floor and the role of the presiding officer in managing the debate. They reference specific procedural situations, such as Urmas's amendments, which failed to reach the chamber. This expertise is focused on ensuring the internal order of the parliament and guaranteeing procedural fairness.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and analytical, while incorporating ironic or sarcastic remarks (a reference to the warmer treatment afforded to Isamaa and the earlier 10-second speech). The speech is logically structured, focusing on highlighting procedural shortcomings and recommending future improvements. The tone is formal, but an emotional resonance concerning the perceived injustice is also conveyed through personal experiences.
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Activity Patterns
Reference is made to prior personal experience (a speech lasting 10 seconds) and the gradual change in the session chairman’s practice regarding intervention during speeches. The speaker is active in raising procedural questions during the readings of bills. There is no information available regarding regular appearances or events outside of the Riigikogu sessions.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism targets the actions of the presiding officer and the Riigikogu's procedural practices, which effectively block proposed amendments from reaching the floor for a vote. The criticism is procedural in nature, intended to force a change in the rules so that members of parliament can decide on the amendments themselves. Potential bias is also mentioned (a warmer feeling towards the Isamaa party), but this is primarily a rhetorical flourish used to underscore the procedural unfairness.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges the improvement in the presiding officer's prior practice regarding interventions during speeches, which indicates an openness to positive changes and the refinement of procedures. The speaker calls for further modification of this practice in the future to ensure better cooperation and respect for the rights of the members of parliament. Direct cooperation with other members or political factions is not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The immediate focus is the third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Register Act (Bill 467 SE). The main legislative priority is amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure so that all proposed amendments reach the floor for debate. The speaker is a champion of procedural reforms, insisting that members of parliament should be able to decide the constitutionality of bills and amendments themselves.
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