Agenda Profile: Urmas Reinsalu
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – third reading (603 SE)
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is firmly against Draft Bill 603 SE, which grants foreigners the right to challenge visa decisions in court. This position is value-based and security-oriented, stressing that the amendment restricts the state's subjective right and fundamental logic. The speaker confirms that the Isamaa party will vote against the bill because, in their estimation, it is not reasonable.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters concerning administrative court procedure and the state's subjective right, clearly distinguishing procedural issues from the annulment of substantive decisions. He/She employs technical terms such as "review of subjective right" and refers to the skepticism of the security authority, which has been expressed most compellingly regarding this topic.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, serious, and confrontational, accusing the previous speaker of holding contradictory positions. Logical arguments and a principled framework are employed, ironically stressing that Estonia would, by virtue of its existing law, be an uncivilized state.
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Activity Patterns
We only have data regarding a single speech that took place during the legislative process, specifically at the third reading of a particular bill.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the previous speaker's viewpoint, which is deemed contradictory and underestimates the impact of the change. The criticism is rooted in political and security concerns, emphasizing that the draft bill fundamentally alters core logic and referencing warnings issued by the security authority.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes cooperation with their party, confirming Isamaa's unified vote against the bill and referring to colleague Mr. Põlluaas. There is no information regarding readiness for compromises or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national sovereignty and the international level, as the draft bill grants the right to appeal to the courts to people "across the globe." There is a lack of attention to specific local or regional Estonian problems.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The text addresses a social issue concerning immigration and visa policy, emphasizing the prioritization of national security and control. The position opposes the expansion of freedoms that would allow visa decisions to be challenged in court, arguing that this would lead to the curtailment of the state's discretionary authority.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing Bill 603 SE (challenging visa decisions), which includes amendments to the Aliens Act and the Code of Administrative Court Procedure. The speaker is a strong opponent, aiming to prevent the expansion of judicial review options.
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