Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
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 political position focuses on the management of foreign policy and the accountability of ministers to the Riigikogu. The speaker criticizes the Foreign Minister's self-willed approach regarding both the closure of the New York Consulate General and the UN vote on the Israel/Palestine issue. The necessity of restoring communication between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the minister is emphasized, in order to ensure the minister's compliance with Parliament. The position is strongly procedural and aimed at controlling the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of current foreign policy debates, referencing specific events like the UN vote on the Israel-Palestine question and the decision to close the consulate general. Furthermore, they possess an authoritative understanding of the Riigikogu's internal procedures, highlighting the parliament's role in the appointment of ministers.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is critical and procedural, focusing on ministerial accountability and discourteous behavior ("upsakad"). A rhetorical question is employed to underscore the urgency of restoring communication between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The tone is formal and centers on a logical argument rather than emotional persuasion.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the Foreign Minister, who faces criticism for his self-will, arrogance, and failure to heed the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee. The criticism targets both the minister's conduct during the Q&A session and his political decisions, which diverge from the Committee's established viewpoints. The opposition is intense and calls for a fundamental change in the minister's approach.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker underscores the necessity of restoring cooperation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, demanding that the minister heed the parliament's positions. He notes cooperation within the parliament itself, referring to the similar stance held by the chairman and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee ("of the same opinion as us here in this chamber").
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international foreign policy issues relating to Estonia's representation (the Consulate General in New York) and its stances on global conflicts (specifically, the Israel/Palestine question at the UN).
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on Bill 328 OE, which addresses the revocation of the closure of the Consulate General in New York. The speaker is an active participant in the legislative process, stressing Parliament's crucial role in overseeing ministerial activities and providing necessary direction.
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