Agenda Profile: Marko Mihkelson
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly values-based, supporting the recognition of the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide, viewing this as a moral and legal minimum. The speaker emphasizes preventing impunity and establishing accountability for both historical and current crimes, directly linking this to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. As a representative of the Reform Party, strong support for this step is expressed.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the history of the international recognition of genocide, referencing Estonia's prior actions (the recognition of the Holodomor and the 2022 war crimes in Ukraine as genocide). The analysis focuses on establishing a legal framework and connecting historical crimes with the ongoing war of aggression. He/She emphasizes Estonia's role as an international role model.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, formal, and principled, employing strong moral appeals (e.g., "Impunity must not be allowed to triumph"). The address is aimed at achieving consensus and stresses the necessity of action and setting an example for other parliaments. Emotional and logical arguments are balanced, emphasizing both ensuring the minimum necessary for victims and establishing a legal framework.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to upcoming international events, mentioning the visit next week by Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament. The text also noted the participation of the Speaker of the Riigikogu in the parliamentary summit of the Crimea Platform in Riga, which signals active engagement in foreign policy communication.
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Opposition Stance
There is no controversy, as the speech focuses on unity and the condemnation of historical crimes. Indirect, yet strong, criticism is aimed at Russia as the perpetrator of these crimes and the aggressor, emphasizing the necessity of accountability.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style has been supportive and consensual, commending the unanimity achieved during the preparation of the draft bill spearheaded by Mati Raidma. The speaker urges all colleagues to support the bill, stressing the importance of cross-party cooperation in taking this significant step.
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Regional Focus
It focuses strongly on international and Eastern European issues, especially the fate of Ukraine and Crimea in the context of the aggression of the Soviet empire and present-day Russia. Upcoming participation in the Crimea Platform summit in Riga is also mentioned, highlighting the setting of a regional and pan-European example.
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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 521 AE, which recognizes the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. The objective is to establish a legal framework that will help ensure the perpetrators of these crimes are held accountable in the future.
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