Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is against draft bill 104 OE (the removal of the Bronze Soldier statue), as it would reopen old wounds and lead to new tensions within society. It is stressed that energy should be directed towards fostering social cohesion and clearly conveying the message of the Second World War, which constitutes a value-based approach to strengthening the nation's defense capabilities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the removal and relocation of Soviet-era monuments, referencing both the events of 2007 and their personal experience as mayor of Võru in dismantling three such monuments. The historical understanding of the consequences of the Second World War for Estonia (occupation, loss of freedom) is clearly articulated.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is moderate and conciliatory, beginning by thanking colleagues for a sensible discussion. A cultural reference ("The Last Relic") and a rhetorical question are employed to highlight the futility of repeated relocations. The focus is placed on logical argumentation (risk avoidance) and valuing societal cohesion.
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Activity Patterns
Reference is made to his previous activity as Mayor of Võru, where three Soviet-era monuments were removed from the city space about a year ago. His current course of action is linked to the debate surrounding a bill in the Riigikogu, where the speaker is representing his party's position.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the initiators of the draft bill, whose actions are considered to reflect unsound judgment and to be divisive to society, as they rip open old wounds. The criticism targets the method and the timing, emphasizing the potential for new risks to emerge within the community.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is civil and appreciative, thanking colleagues for their reasonable discussion. Emphasis is placed on the need for friendly and consistent messaging to all residents of Estonia, indicating a desire for broad societal cooperation in the interest of cohesion.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly linked to the city of Võru, where the speaker served as mayor and oversaw the removal of Soviet-era monuments about a year ago. This experience provides valuable local government insight for discussions concerning monuments.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the priority is strengthening societal cohesion and preventing new tensions associated with the risks of relocating the monument. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of explaining the significance of the Second World War clearly, consistently, and amicably to all people residing in Estonia.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing Draft Act 104 OE (Relocation of the Bronze Soldier) during its first reading. The speaker anticipates the next significant struggle will be connected to initiatives aimed at fostering social cohesion and strengthening the country's defense capabilities.
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