Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance strongly supports the Riigikogu statement condemning the Georgian Dream government's actions regarding human rights violations. This position is framed as being value-based and grounded in international law, stressing that the protest is justified and aligns with the obligations of OSCE member states. The speaker further emphasizes that the Georgian government's policy is favorable to Russia, which lends additional weight to the statement.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international organizations and diplomacy, citing their previous experience as Estonia’s first ambassador to the OSCE in the early 1990s. This historical expertise is leveraged to justify why Estonia’s protest against Georgia does not constitute interference in internal affairs, but is rather enshrined in the fundamental documents of the OSCE.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is authoritative and persuasive, drawing on personal expertise and institutional regulations. When describing the actions of the Georgian government, strong and critical language is employed, such as "grossly violated," "acted brutally," "beaten," and "tortured." The text concludes by posing a direct, forward-looking question to the colleague regarding Georgia's prospects.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to one appearance during the first reading of the Riigikogu declaration, during which both a strong position and a guiding question were posed to a colleague. The speaker refers to their previous high-level diplomatic work in the 1990s, but their current activity patterns are restricted.
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Opposition Stance
Strong opposition is directed at the Georgian Dream government, which is accused of gross human rights violations and brutal treatment of pro-European Georgians. The criticism is policy- and value-based, emphasizing that the decisions of the Georgian government (e.g., the foreign agents law) are highly pleasing to Russia.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is evident in the direct dialogue with the colleague ("Dear Eerik"), who is posed a question about the future of Georgia at the end of the debate. There is no data regarding broader cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily international, centering on Georgia's domestic situation and its ties to Russia. The subject is examined within the context of European security and the obligations of international organizations (OSCE).
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
In the realm of social issues, strong emphasis is placed on the protection of human rights and civil liberties. The actions of the Georgian government, which include arrest, beating, and torture, are condemned.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on supporting and justifying the Riigikogu declaration (draft 564 AE) concerning support for the Georgian people. The speaker is acting either as the initiator or a strong proponent of the declaration, offering justification for it under international law.
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