Session Profile: Tiit Maran
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-10-23
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at national security and the regulation of religious institutions, particularly concerning the activities of church denominations linked to Russia. The speaker strongly supports the planned legislative amendment aimed at preventing the institutional use of faith as a weapon during wartime. This stance is value-based, stressing the necessity of distinguishing between personal faith and the church as an institution tied to a power structure.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in differentiating between the institutional roles of religion and the church, stressing that the church is called upon to organize and regulate religious life. Historical context is employed, referencing instances where church leaders have been involved with power structures to use religion as a weapon. This points to a knowledge of the history of church-state relations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, serious, and formal, focusing on the logical distinction between personal faith and the institution. Historical justification is employed, and emphasis is placed on the seriousness of the situation ("extremely regrettable"). The speech concludes with a specific political question regarding the steps to be taken following the passage of the law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single appearance at a plenary session, where a question regarding the implementation of the law was posed. There are no further data points concerning the speaker's activity patterns.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the church branch affiliated with Russia, which is being criticized for the potential use of faith as a weapon in the ongoing war. The criticism is institutional and based on security concerns, not personal or anti-religious.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a supportive and cooperative style, thanking the previous presenter for a clear and unambiguous statement, which indicates a shared understanding regarding the necessity of the legislative change. The cooperation is rooted in support for the security policy put forth by the government or the previous speaker.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national security and international conflict (war) that affects Estonia’s domestic religious life and institutions. Attention is directed toward limiting the influence of a foreign state (Russia) in Estonia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Among the social issues being addressed is the delimitation of religious freedom within the context of institutional security. It is emphasized that the legal amendment is not aimed against anyone's specific faith, but rather is necessary to ensure national security and prevent religion from being used as a weapon.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is centered on the planned law regulating the activities of the church branch associated with Russia. The speaker is a strong proponent of the law and is focusing on the specific steps that will follow its adoption, requesting an overview of the implementation measures.
2 Speeches Analyzed