Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-11-20
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on constitutional amendments, security, and the restriction of suffrage. The speaker is critical and inquisitive, questioning the actual security impact of the amendments (e.g., the shifting loyalty of Russian citizens) and demanding justification for the exclusion of Ukrainian and Moldovan citizens from voting rights. The stance is oriented towards a policy and value-based framework, emphasizing the necessity of clarifying the legislator's intent.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, legislative intent, and the work of Riigikogu committees, mentioning their previous membership in the Constitutional Committee. Detailed questions are presented regarding the legislative process and restrictions on the voting rights of long-term residence permit holders. Knowledge of the historical context of the security situation is also evident (a comparison with the early 1990s).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and centered on questions, demanding precise answers and justifications from the presenters. An emotional and critical tone is also employed, expressing "deep concern" to the chair of the session regarding the procedural mishandling and the lack of answers. The speaker maintains a formal demeanor and focuses on logical arguments and the correctness of the procedure.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active questioner during the plenary session, posing consecutive questions regarding both the substance of the constitutional amendments and the procedure itself. This pattern of activity demonstrates a strong commitment to the ongoing constitutional debate. Previous participation in the Constitutional Committee is mentioned.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the initiators of the constitutional amendments (calling their security considerations into question) and, specifically, the actions of the rapporteur and the session chair. Strong dissatisfaction is expressed regarding the procedures because substantive answers are not being provided to questions, leading to accusations that the rapporteur is forgetting the content of the questions themselves. The previous conduct of the "good colleague, the social democrat" is also mentioned critically.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national security and constitutional matters concerning foreign nationals residing in Estonia (Russia, Ukraine, Moldova). There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the right to vote and its restriction concerning foreign citizens residing in Estonia. The speaker demands justification for why citizens of Ukraine and Moldova should be deprived of the right to vote, linking this issue to public sentiment and security threats. The question of the loyalty of Russian citizens is also addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the critical analysis of the draft constitutional amendment, particularly concerning suffrage and security aspects. Furthermore, attention is directed toward the transparency of the legislator's intent and the discussions held by the Constitutional Committee, as well as the justifications underpinning the changes to qualification requirements for specific posts (the Kasemets context). The speaker operates as a critical interrogator and monitor of the proceedings.
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