Agenda Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly security- and values-based, demanding a clear stance regarding the status of Petserimaa and the Estonian-Russian border treaty. The speaker is convinced of the necessity of stripping Russian and Belarusian citizens of their voting rights in local elections, viewing this as a security issue that requires amending the constitution if necessary. He also doubts the credibility of the minister’s rapid ideological conversion.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise regarding the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and internal working order, as well as parliamentary procedures, zealously defending the rights of Members of Parliament to raise objections. Substantively, the focus is on security and border issues, emphasizing a firm personal stance rather than citing expert opinion.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and demanding, focusing on both substantive criticism and procedural correctness. Sharp language is used to call the minister's credibility into question and to protest violations of parliamentary procedure, even escalating to the point of demanding a recess.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the debate on the motion of no confidence, posing substantive questions and making repeated procedural interventions, including objections and demands for a recess. This pattern of activity demonstrates a strong focus on monitoring compliance with parliamentary rules.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the Minister of Infrastructure and the Social Democratic Party, criticizing their ambiguous stance on security issues and their support for voting rights for Russian citizens. The criticism is intense and ranges from the political substance to accusations of violating parliamentary procedural rules.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus centers on the status of Petserimaa and the Estonian-Russian border treaty, emphasizing the issue of the historically occupied territory and its impact on the country's territorial integrity.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, which is being treated as an acute security threat. The speaker strongly supports the revocation of these rights, citing the declaration of the Russian regime as terrorist and demanding a constitutional amendment to achieve this.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the strict adherence to and interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, thereby protecting the procedural rights of Members of Parliament and their ability to raise objections. Furthermore, the necessity of initiating constitutional amendments to resolve the issue of security-related suffrage is emphasized.
8 Speeches Analyzed