Agenda Profile: Heljo Pikhof
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The politician strongly opposes the constitutional amendment (536 SE), which defines Estonia's value framework using a list of specific countries. This stance is value-based, highlighting concerns about Estonia's democratic system and its credibility on the world stage, while deeming the initiators' approach "very strange."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional law and international relations, focusing on the impact of the list of countries on defining Estonia's value space and its international credibility. He/She uses examples from Japan and Australia to illustrate the list's inadequacy.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical and concerned ("I have a worry"), utilizing strong assessments ("outrageous," "in a strange way") and rhetorical questions. The style is rather logical, emphasizing the proposal's negative repercussions for Estonia's reputation and democratic order.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker directly criticizes the initiators of the bill, accusing them of defending constitutional values "in a very strange way." The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the proposal's negative impact on Estonia's international standing and credibility.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, discussing Estonia's position globally and its relations with countries outside the European sphere of values (e.g., Japan, Australia). There is no focus on local or domestic topics.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft Act on amending the Constitution (Bill 536 SE) during its first reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, emphasizing its potential damage to Estonia's democratic state structure.
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