Session Profile: Juku-Kalle Raid
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-02
Political Position
The political position is clearly aimed against the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate, supporting its designation as an institution that backs the aggression of the Russian Federation. The focus is on a value-based stance, differentiating the condemnation of the institution from Orthodox believers themselves. Furthermore, the need to adhere to the session's agenda and cease accepting procedural questions is stressed.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure by raising a point of order regarding the conduct of the sitting and demanding that the session move on to the next agenda item. Furthermore, the speaker is precise about the title and content of the item, clarifying that it concerns the condemnation of an institution, not believers.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct, critical, and occasionally expresses astonishment, especially when commenting on the actions of opponents ("It astounds me"). Logical argumentation is employed when clarifying the content of the agenda item, and a specific procedural demand is presented to restore order to the session.
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Activity Patterns
This constitutes an active intervention in the proceedings of the plenary session, where a procedural question is raised with the aim of expediting the move to the discussion of the agenda item.
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Opposition Stance
Fierce criticism has been leveled at Isamaa and EKRE, who are referred to as "self-styled national parties." The criticism targets their political stance regarding their defense of the Moscow Patriarchate, a position that causes the speaker considerable astonishment.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation is evidenced by a reference to colleague Toomas Uibo, who recalled previous violations of procedural rules, using this argument in support of his procedural point.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national legislative procedure and a broad international security issue concerning the support for Russia’s aggression.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The text addresses a sensitive social and security issue related to the role of a religious institution in supporting military aggression. It is clearly emphasized that this constitutes a condemnation of the institution, in order to avoid stigmatizing the Orthodox community.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation. The speaker is a strong proponent of debating this agenda item and is attempting to expedite the session's procedure in order to reach this topic.
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