Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
Opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill 536 SE; a strong opposition against the coalition and the party currently holding power in Tallinn, accusing them of seeking political advantage and endangering democracy and the rule of law. The speaker emphasizes that these amendments are a tool for political maneuvering and should not be undertaken lightly or right before elections. The framing of the argument is based on protecting the rule of law, fundamental values, and ensuring procedural transparency.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates awareness regarding the protection of constitutional rights and security principles (limitations on fundamental rights, security, impact assessments). It refers to specific concepts such as "impact assessments" and "ultima ratio," and employs terminology related to the transparency of constitutional processes.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical, combative, and highly emotional. It employs rhetorical questions and vivid emotional phrasing (such as "masks falling" or "Bluff"), stresses fundamental moral and legal core values, and delivers arguments using a powerful, increasingly escalating style.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were held on 2025-02-25, all within the same day. Several critical speeches regarding the constitutional amendment bill have been delivered. The emphasis is on demanding a public debate and impact assessments, but there is no information available regarding previous public visits or trips.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the coalition and the parties holding power in Toompea and Tallinn; the criticism is policy-based and closely linked to the defense of the principles of democracy and the rule of law; the lack of impact analyses concerning the examples and the absence of concrete examples are presented as shortcomings.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
A noticeable absence of synergies with the existing cooperation or coalition; formal respect for colleagues is present, but no specific cooperation or joint proposal is put forward, nor is a coalition partner highlighted; data regarding cooperation is limited.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on both the national level and Tallinn. Emphasis is placed on the impact of local elections and the context related to the background of a member of the Tallinn City Council. Attention is concentrated on Tallinn's political situation and the local elections.
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Economic Views
Limited data; economic policy stances (taxes, spending, regulation, labor) are not highlighted.
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Social Issues
The topic of balancing the protection of fundamental rights and security; emphasis is placed on the criticism of rights restrictions and the maintenance of democracy and credibility; specialized subjects such as abortion, LGBTQ+, or details of social policy are not featured.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the transparency and impact assessments of the constitutional amendment bill. Specific examples and analyses are being demanded, as it is claimed that quality impact assessments are lacking, especially if the objective is to ensure the continuity of the foundations of the rule of law and the protection of constitutional principles.
4 Speeches Analyzed