Agenda Profile: Luisa Rõivas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker expresses personal regret and sadness over the closure of the Consulate General in New York, highly valuing the work that was done there. The political position is pragmatic: although the decision is regrettable, the debate in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) was initiated too late, after the government’s decision had already entered into force. The stance is primarily policy- and results-based, focusing on the actual impact and the timing.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise regarding the procedural processes of the Riigikogu and the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Exact dates are provided concerning the deliberation of the draft bill, the withdrawal of amendments, and consensus-based committee decisions. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of the value of the consulate's work and the situation of the Estonians residing there.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and procedural, focusing on conveying facts and the timeline regarding the long-term processing of the draft bill. Personally, regret is expressed over the closure of the consulate, balancing the emotional stance with the pragmatic logic concerning the late discussion of the decision.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s pattern of activity demonstrates active participation in the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the performance of the role of rapporteur for the draft legislation. Several committee sessions and attempts to place the bill on the plenary agenda are mentioned, indicating long-term engagement with this issue (October 2023 – September 2024).
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the obstructionist tactics of the EKRE faction are being indirectly criticized, specifically referencing the submission and subsequent withdrawal of 50 amendments. Furthermore, the timing of the government's decision-making is also indirectly criticized, as it rendered parliamentary intervention too late.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized cooperation within the Foreign Affairs Committee, noting that the procedural decisions regarding the draft bill were reached by consensus. This indicates an openness toward a cross-party agreement on procedural matters, as there were no dissenting voices against the proposal within the committee.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international and diaspora-related, centered on Estonia's foreign representation in New York and serving the Estonian community residing there. Emphasis is placed on maintaining contact with the Estonians in that area.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on processing the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (328 OE), which concerns the annulment of a decision made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The speaker's role is to advance the proceedings and clarify the schedule, aiming to bring the draft resolution to a final vote.
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