Agenda Profile: Urmas Reinsalu
Third reading of the Bill (332 SE) on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of other related Acts.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on supporting Ukraine and the utilization of frozen Russian assets, which is considered a precedent of fundamental importance for Western nations. The position is strongly supportive, emphasizing that the enforcement of the law serves the higher interests of international law and is consistent with the Estonian Constitution. The adoption of the law is viewed as a game-changing step for the benefit of military and economic aid to Ukraine.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international law and the legal framework, citing specific precedents in the United States and Canada, including constitutional review tests. Legal terminology is employed, such as "constitutional review procedure" and "Anglo-American legal system," emphasizing the value of the precedent established by the enactment of the law. A distinction is also drawn between agreements regarding the use of frozen assets and their yields in Europe.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, serious, and well-argued, focusing on logical and legal justification, referencing international law and the practice of foreign states. The tone is simultaneously critical of the length of the proceedings ("rather protracted") and exhortative towards both the government and other EU countries.
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Opposition Stance
The direct domestic counterpart is not criticized, but the protracted nature of the proceedings is mentioned. Criticism is aimed at European countries, which have failed to achieve unity on the issue of frozen assets, a failure attributed to either "economic interests or political impotence."
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is appealing, urging all parliamentary forces to support the bill and calling on the government to implement it without delay. Emphasis is placed on the need for international cooperation to reach an agreement concerning all frozen assets and to encourage other Western nations to introduce similar legislation into their national legal frameworks.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, centering on Ukraine's victory, the decisions of the Russian Federation, and the unity of the European Union and Western nations. The appeal made by the Ukrainian Foreign Minister and Justice Minister to the Republic of Estonia in the autumn of 2022 is also mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to sanctions policy: there is support for releasing frozen assets and directing them toward military and economic aid for Ukraine. It is noted that the lack of unity among European countries is partly due to their economic interests.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on supporting the draft amendment to the International Sanctions Act (332 SE), which concerns the utilization of frozen assets. The speaker is a strong proponent and stresses the necessity of implementing the law without delay, while also being prepared for constitutional review proceedings.
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