Agenda Profile: Tõnis Lukas
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is one of strong support for the Riigikogu statement, which identifies the Moscow Patriarchate as a supporter of Russian aggression; the speaker is also a signatory to this statement. The speaker's approach is value-based, focusing on the contradiction between the Orthodox Church's message of peace and suffering and the mass killings occurring in Ukraine.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Orthodox Church calendar and traditions, referencing "the Great Week" and "the Silent Week." He/She is also familiar with the actions of leading figures of the Moscow Patriarchate (Patriarch Kirill) concerning the war in Ukraine.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning, critical, and direct, although the address is polite ("esteemed chairman"). The speaker uses an ethical appeal, emphasizing the sharp contradiction between the church's message of peace and its actual activities, raising questions about the absence of a truce.
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Activity Patterns
Data is limited, but the speaker is actively participating in the first reading of the Riigikogu statement, addressing the rapporteur with pointed, probing questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at representatives of the Moscow Orthodox Church, especially Patriarch Kirill. The criticism is ethical in nature, accusing them of failing to call for a ceasefire during Holy Week while "massacres" are taking place in Ukraine.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates their willingness to cooperate by signing the Riigikogu statement and thereby supporting the initiative of their colleagues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international issues, centering on Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the role of the Moscow Patriarchate in this conflict.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
The focus is on socio-ethical issues, particularly the intersection of religion and the ethics of war. The speaker stresses the moral responsibility of the Orthodox Church and directly addresses the massacres taking place in Ukraine.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on supporting and processing Riigikogu Statement 420 AE, which concerns declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting aggression. The speaker is a supporter and signatory of this draft resolution.
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