Session Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

2024-06-11

Political Position
The political position expresses strong opposition to the adoption of the parliamentary declaration concerning Georgia, arguing that it would damage the friendly relations and strategic partnership between Estonia and Georgia. This stance is focused on the potential consequences and diplomatic stability, emphasizing concern over the risk of relations becoming strained.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in foreign policy and international relations, focusing on maintaining bilateral relations (Estonia-Georgia). He/She employs comparative analysis, inquiring about precedents for analogous statements made by the parliaments of other European Union countries.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and question-focused ("Esteemed presenter!"), yet simultaneously concerned and critical. Logical appeals are employed, emphasizing the negative diplomatic repercussions of adopting the draft bill and posing rhetorical questions regarding the initiators' comprehension.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, posing recurring and substantive questions to the bill's rapporteur, focusing on the bill's impacts and the international context.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed at the bill's initiators, who are being criticized for potentially failing to grasp the tensions that the bill's adoption would cause in relations between Estonia and Georgia. The criticism targets their political judgment and their ability to foresee the consequences.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate and a commitment to seeking consensus, referencing and agreeing with the previous speaker's position on the importance of friendly relations between Estonia and Georgia.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The emphasis is heavily placed on international relations, focusing specifically on the strategic partnership between Estonia and Georgia and the parliamentary activities of European Union member states.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing a specific parliamentary statement or bill concerning foreign relations. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent, calling into question the expediency of adopting the bill and its potential diplomatic consequences.

2 Speeches Analyzed