Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller

Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

2024-05-06

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Political Position
The political focus is directed at the Riigikogu statement on designating the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation. The speaker adopts an investigative and fact-based stance, seeking to clarify the scope of the bill's impact by asking for the specific number of congregations under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate. The approach is primarily policy- and data-driven, rather than value-based.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest and a need for factual knowledge, specifically asking for concrete figures regarding the congregations under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate. This indicates a desire to understand the scope of the draft law and its impact on the religious landscape. Deep technical or statistical expertise is not demonstrated; rather, foundational data is being requested.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and inquisitive, focusing on obtaining specific data regarding a legislative topic. The introduction uses a brief, slightly informal reference to community volunteer efforts (talgud), which adds a light human touch and a collegial note to the tone before delving into the subject.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu session, posing questions about the draft bill currently on the agenda. Additionally, they refer to their participation in *talgud* (community work events), which demonstrates activity both in legislative work and in community engagement.

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Opposition Stance
Not enough data

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is characterized by seeking and questioning information, focused on gathering facts to better understand the draft legislation. The speaker addresses the session chair respectfully but does not indicate direct bipartisan cooperation.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on both the national and international levels, addressing the status of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia. The questions concern the specific number of local congregations, which is important for assessing the regional impact of the state decision.

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Economic Views
Not enough data

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Social Issues
The speaker is addressing a social and security issue concerning the role of religious institutions (the Moscow Patriarchate) and their subordination to a foreign power. The questions are aimed at clarifying the structure and scope of the religious organization.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on continuing the first reading of Riigikogu Draft Declaration 420 AE. The speaker's role is that of an information gatherer, tasked with defining the draft's scope of application and understanding its true extent.

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