Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is firmly rooted in values and centered on national security. The speaker forcefully opposes the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate (MP) in Estonia, labeling it a political instrument of the Putin regime that is thoroughly infiltrated by the FSB. This position is directed toward preventing a political tool subordinate to Moscow from operating freely within Estonia.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the structures of the Orthodox Church (canonical subordination) and the historical interrelation with Russia's security agencies (FSB, NKVD, KGB). The topic is examined at the intersection of geopolitics, religious freedom, and national security. Specific terms like "desynchronization" and "Russki Mir" are used.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, forceful, and confrontational, utilizing strong historical and political associations (Stalin, KGB, Putin, FSB). The speaker poses direct rhetorical questions ("Does God become different for them?") to expose the opposing side's fears and motives. The tone is analytical, but clearly condemnatory.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the Moscow Patriarchate, which is viewed as a tool of the Putin regime and the aggressive *Russkiy Mir*. The criticism is intense and ideological, focusing on the MP's political role and its unwillingness to condemn Russia's aggression. The opposition is principled, as the MP's subordination has been defined as a threat to Estonian democracy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on national security (Estonia) and international relations, especially regarding Moscow and Russia's aggression. It is emphasized that the democratic world views the Moscow Patriarchate as a political tool.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The focus is on a social issue at the intersection of religious freedom and national security. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of separating Orthodox congregations operating in Estonia from political subordination to an aggressive foreign state (Moscow). The fears of the faithful and their loyalty to the *Russki Mir* ideology are under scrutiny.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (Bill 570 SE). The speaker is an active proponent, seeking to clarify the impact and necessity of renouncing (desynchronizing from) the Moscow Patriarchate.
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