Agenda Profile: Andres Metsoja
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly value-based, defending the reputation and actions of the Estonian state in matters of citizenship. The speaker emphasizes that the lack of citizenship for gray passport holders stems from their own omissions, not errors made by the state. He strongly opposes the narrative that blames the state, viewing it as a denigration of the country.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker shows familiarity with the debate surrounding citizenship and the status of 'gray passport' holders, but chooses to focus more on issues of responsibility and morality rather than providing a legal or statistical analysis. He stresses that people have, in fact, had both the opportunity and the right to acquire citizenship.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet it incorporates strong emotional appeals and a sense of indignation ("I am deeply disturbed," "highly outrageous behavior"). Rhetorical questions are employed ("What have these people failed to do?") to assign responsibility and ethically critique the opposing side's positions.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at those who, in the Riigikogu chamber, question the actions of the Estonian state regarding the issue of gray passport holders. The criticism is intense and principled, accusing them of belittling the state and searching for the wrong culprit.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing issues related to Estonian citizenship and the country's image within a broader parliamentary debate.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed is the topic of citizenship and integration, with an emphasis placed on individual responsibility. The speaker defends the state's right to require personal effort for obtaining citizenship and rejects the notion of blaming the state.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the context surrounding the third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (Bill 536 SE). The speaker is an active participant in key legislative debates concerning the fundamental principles of the state and citizenship.
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