Agenda Profile: Juku-Kalle Raid
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to annul the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the closure of the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia in San Francisco" (396 OE)
2024-06-04
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The speaker's political stance at this moment is procedural and descriptive, focusing on the handling of the bill submitted by the EKRE faction (the revocation of the closure of the San Francisco consulate). In presenting this position, emphasis is placed on the unusual speed of the procedure ("a very strange speed"), which suggests that the progress of the process is being called into question. The primary focus is on the Riigikogu's internal working procedures and the decisions made by the lead committee.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu’s internal procedural rules and the working procedures of the Foreign Affairs Committee. He/She uses precise technical terminology when describing the dates a bill was taken into proceedings, the designation of the lead committee, and the voting requirements ("an absolute majority of the votes of the composition of the Riigikogu").
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal, factual, and informative, focusing on conveying technical details ("I will briefly discuss what technically occurred"). Although the tone is neutral, there is an added element of slight surprise or doubt regarding the speed of the proceedings ("a very strange speed").
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker's schedule of activities involves participating in the Foreign Affairs Committee session on May 28th, followed by reporting the results and the course of proceedings of that session in the Riigikogu chamber on June 3rd. His role is to convey the committee's work and transmit procedural information.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism or attacking of opponents. The oppositional stance is expressed only by questioning the speed of the procedural process, not by criticizing political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s generally consensual working style, noting that there have not usually been "very heated debates" there. This indicates a preference for smooth, low-conflict cooperation at the committee level, regardless of the faction that initiated the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is international, since the draft legislation under consideration involves closing the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia in San Francisco. This signals an interest in foreign policy and matters concerning Estonian diaspora communities.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the processing of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 396 OE, which seeks to annul the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision regarding the closure of the San Francisco consulate. The speaker is acting as the rapporteur for the lead committee, explaining the decision to forward the draft resolution and outlining the voting requirements.
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