Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Appointment of Oliver Kask as a Justice of the Supreme Court" (424 OE)
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is centered on supporting the draft resolution for the appointment of a Supreme Court justice (Oliver Kask) and advancing the proceedings. The support is strong, based on the consensus decision of the Constitutional Committee and the Supreme Court President’s desire for a generational change. The focus remains on the procedural and legal framework.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's procedural rules and the management of the Constitutional Committee's work, providing a detailed overview of the session's proceedings. He highlights the candidate's (Oliver Kask) specific competence concerning electoral law and the topics related to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. The speaker focuses on the objective summarization of events and decisions, employing a logical structure and avoiding emotional appeals. Initially, there was a brief technical issue with the microphone setup.
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Activity Patterns
The operational procedure involves directing the work of the Constitutional Committee and presenting its findings to the Riigikogu plenary assembly. The speaker references the committee session held on May 6th and the scheduling of the plenary agenda for May 14th.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not express direct opposition or criticize any political grouping or individual. He notes that Jaak Valge asked questions concerning the work of the Venice Commission, but this is presented as a standard procedural inquiry.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual, emphasizing that all committee decisions—including sending the draft bill to the plenary, conducting the final vote, and appointing the rapporteur—were made unanimously. This indicates a readiness for cross-factional cooperation on procedural matters.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the swift and consensual handling of the draft resolution (424 OE) regarding the appointment of a member of the Supreme Court. The priority is the presentation of the Constitutional Committee's findings and holding the final vote during the same session, pursuant to the Rules of Procedure and internal regulations.
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