Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is clearly supportive of the draft resolution concerning the relocation of the Estonian embassy to Jerusalem, confirming that this bill must be backed. This position is justified by referencing international custom and the principle of recognizing the capitals of states. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the need for clarity in Riigikogu voting procedures, specifically questioning the lack of justification for the required 51 votes. The overall political framework is focused more on policy and procedure.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of diplomatic precedents and international custom, citing as an example the relocation of the German embassy from Bonn to Berlin. They are also familiar with the procedural issues of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), particularly the requirement to justify the voting process and the necessary number of votes (51 votes). This expertise is utilized when posing questions to confirm the correct interpretation of international norms.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is formal and primarily interrogative, seeking clarification regarding both the substance of the policy and the procedural decisions. Logical appeals and a historical parallel (Germany) are employed to substantiate international practice. In the second speech, the tone is direct and demands explanations for the reasoning behind the procedural decisions, citing a lack of transparency.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation with political opponents, but the speaker casts doubt on the procedural transparency of the actions taken by the representative of the Riigikogu committee. He criticizes the lack of justification provided for both submitting the matter to a vote and the requirement for 51 votes, demanding clarification regarding the decisions made by the committee chairman.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker supports the substance of the draft resolution, which indicates cooperation with the initiators on the foreign policy issue. At the same time, he/she acts as a seeker of clarifications, posing questions to the committee representative regarding both international norms and the Riigikogu voting procedures, seeking political and procedural clarity.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international relations and diplomatic representation, particularly regarding the location of the Estonian embassy in Israel (its relocation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem). Furthermore, reference is made to the European context and historical precedents concerning the issue of Germany's capital (Bonn and Berlin).
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting Bill 325 OE, which concerns changing the location of the Estonian Embassy in Israel. A secondary, yet important, focus is on the transparency and justification of the Riigikogu's internal procedures and voting requirements.
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