Session Profile: Valdo Randpere
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-19
Political Position
The political focus is on Baltic Sea security and infrastructure protection following recent events. The speaker strongly supports the establishment of international agreements, using a historical precedent (the Estonia wreck peace agreement) to find solutions. He/She is surprised and eagerly anticipating that the government has not yet put forward such an international initiative.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of international maritime law and treaties, referencing in detail the agreement on the sanctity of the grave site concluded after the sinking of the *Estonia*. He is familiar with the substance of the agreement, the contracting states (including Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Russia), and the obligation it imposes to amend domestic legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is respectful and analytical, addressing the minister courteously ("Dear Minister, still dear Minister"). The speaker employs logical arguments and relies heavily on historical political precedent to justify their proposals.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of action is restricted to asking the minister two consecutive questions during the plenary session while debating the same draft legislation in February 2025.
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Opposition Stance
No direct opposition is voiced, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the government or the proponents of the draft legislation for failing to use the existing precedent following the Baltic Sea events to initiate an international treaty. The criticism is aimed at the lack of political vision.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker advocates for broad international cooperation among the Baltic Sea littoral states regarding infrastructure protection. He demonstrates pragmatic openness, suggesting that even Russia should be given the opportunity to join the agreement, as they also face infrastructure concerns in the Baltic Sea.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is distinctly international, concentrating on the Baltic Sea region. Emphasis is placed on the common security and infrastructure concerns shared by the Baltic Sea littoral states (including Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Russia).
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the ongoing bill, but the speaker's primary priority is to initiate a new international treaty aimed at protecting Baltic Sea infrastructure. He/She stresses that such an international treaty should compel signatory states to amend their domestic legislation.
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