Agenda Profile: Enn Eesmaa
First reading of the Draft Resolution (331 OE) of the Riigikogu titled: "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Obligate All Reservists to Permanently Keep Firearms at Home Along with a Considerable Quantity of Ammunition, and to Provide Reservists with Financial Assistance for This Purpose If Necessary"
2024-06-04
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The speaker positions himself as a neutral facilitator, focusing on the procedural flow and legal intricacies of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (331 OE). The central issue is the proposal to mandate reservists to store firearms and ammunition at home, the implementation of which would necessitate substantial amendments to existing legislation. The overall approach is grounded in policy and procedure, emphasizing the critical need to ensure legislative compliance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in the fields of national defense and legislation, accurately citing the provisions of the Military Service Act and the requirements of the Arms Act. Professional competence is further evidenced by the identification of terminological inaccuracies (e.g., "person in the reserve" versus "reservist") and issues related to practical storage conditions. Furthermore, knowledge of the procedural instructions issued by the Riigikogu Board concerning the request for government positions is also presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is extremely formal, procedural, and objective, closely resembling a commission report. The speaker employs logical appeals, relying on a chronological overview of the hearings and the positions taken by the ministries, while strictly avoiding emotional assessments. The complexity stems from the precise citation of legal terminology and specific statutory paragraphs.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern is linked to the work of the National Defence Committee, documenting recurring debates and sittings (December 2023, February 2024). This activity also involves active engagement with the administrative areas of the Government of the Republic (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior) to solicit their official standpoints.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at procedural hurdles, mentioning the "legal obstructionist mass amendment proposals" submitted by the EKRE faction. The speaker notes objectively that these proposals overloaded the plenary session's agenda and obstructed the processing of the draft bill, although 50 proposals were later withdrawn.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is institutional and consensual, emphasizing the State Defence Committee's unanimous decision to send the draft bill for processing. Formal cooperation with ministries is also important when identifying legislative needs.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
There are no economic considerations mentioned, except for a reference to the draft bill's proposal to provide financial assistance to reservists, when necessary, to cover the costs of storing firearms and ammunition.
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Social Issues
In the social sector, issues concerning gun ownership and security are addressed, emphasizing that not all individuals in the reserve may necessarily meet the requirements for obtaining a firearms license. The discussion highlights the need to ensure the safe storage of firearms in homes and to comprehensively analyze the restructuring of the relevant legislation.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on processing Riigikogu Draft Resolution 331 OE, which necessitates amendments to several acts (the Military Service Act and the Weapons Act). The speaker supports the handling of the draft, emphasizing the need to advance it to the first reading and the final vote, as its implementation requires a majority vote of the Riigikogu membership.
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