Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The speaker focuses on ensuring the parliament's rules of procedure and procedural correctness, while calling into question the conduct of both the session chair and Lauri Läänemets. The position is primarily geared toward effectiveness and ethics, stressing the need to avoid "parliamentary bullying" and adhere to the rules. The political focus is aimed at improving the parliament's internal atmosphere and norms of conduct.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits detailed knowledge of the Riigikogu's procedural rules, particularly concerning the extension of sitting times and the structure of committee agendas. This expertise is distinctly procedural and focused on internal parliamentary organization, enabling them to analyze the justification behind the opponent's alleged rushing (the final item on the committee agenda).
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's rhetorical style is interrogative and slightly accusatory, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the motives and behavior of others. Strong expressions are used, such as "a strange, not to say striking story," and an answer is sought to the question of whether this constituted "parliamentary bullying."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during Riigikogu sittings, quickly reacting to procedural incidents that took place the previous day and immediately raising them at the subsequent session. This pattern of behavior suggests a readiness to intervene in procedural disputes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the actions of Lauri Läänemets and the presiding officer of the session, focusing on procedural irregularity and unethical conduct. In Läänemets's case, there is a strong suggestion of personal or political harassment, rather than substantive opposition. The intensity of the criticism is moderate but direct, demanding an explanation regarding the propriety of the behavior.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward adherence to parliamentary rules of procedure and standing orders, rather than the content of specific bills. The speaker mentions the "bill concerning cats and dogs" only to cast doubt on the opponent's alleged urgency.
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