Agenda Profile: Urmas Reinsalu
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on strong support for recognizing the 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide, while simultaneously emphasizing national unity. This stance is value-driven, drawing a connection between the genocidal acts committed during the Soviet occupation and the crimes perpetrated by the modern-day Putin regime. The speaker stresses the necessity of providing comprehensive support to Ukraine and the Crimean Tatars.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the international recognition process, citing specific countries (Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, Poland) and the years they officially declared this genocide at the parliamentary level. He/She utilizes historical context to draw parallels between Stalin's repressions and the totalitarian regime of today.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and emotionally charged, emphasizing suffering and moral obligation. Strong value language (genocide, totalitarian regime, atrocities) is employed, appealing to the listeners' shared historical experience under Soviet occupation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at totalitarian regimes, primarily the Stalin-era communist regime and the contemporary Putin regime, who are described as perpetrators of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Domestic political opponents are not mentioned.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker supports Mati Raidma’s initiative and represents the Isamaa parliamentary group’s backing for the draft resolution. They call upon all members of parliament to support the declaration, stressing the importance of maintaining national unity.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is strongly international, concentrating on countries in the Eastern European and Black Sea regions, especially Ukraine and Crimea. Estonia's role is viewed as part of a new international wave of support, following the example set by Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and Poland.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speech focuses on issues of human rights and historical justice, treating the addressing of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and mass repressions as a moral obligation. Emphasis is placed on commemorating the suffering of the Crimean Tatars and supporting them against the atrocities of the Putin regime.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting a specific draft declaration (521 AE) of the Riigikogu, the goal of which is to recognize the 1944 mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. The speaker is a strong supporter and proponent of the draft.
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