Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
Second Reading of the Draft Act (Bill 362 SE) on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on denouncing the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and Russia, a move that is strongly supported on both moral and political grounds. This stance is value-based, highlighting opposition to the criminal regime of dictator Vladimir Putin and emphasizing the necessity of curbing Russia’s war machine. The decision is considered entirely correct, primarily because it lacks any significant practical repercussions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in legislative procedures (the second reading of the bill) and on the themes of international law and the principles of the rule of law, contrasting these with the situation surrounding the Russian elections. The political and practical consequences of denunciation are also discussed. This expertise is broadened to the economic sphere, highlighting the indirect impact of economic activity on Putin's war machine.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and emotional regarding Russia, employing moral appeals and strong judgments ("criminal regime," "inhumanity"). The logical argumentation focuses on the political correctness of the decision and the absence of practical consequences. Examples from Russian polling stations are used to illustrate the regime's inhumanity.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to one speech in the Riigikogu, which also references the bill’s first reading, indicating consistent activity in supporting this specific piece of legislation. Data regarding other activities or frequency of involvement is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the Russian Federation and its leader, Vladimir Putin, who is described as a criminal regime and a tsar. The criticism is intense, focusing on Russia's inhumanity, electoral fraud, and support for the war machine. The Russian elections are referred to as "so-called presidential elections," which are the complete opposite of democratic elections.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the Estonia 200 Party faction and requests support for the bill from colleagues at the end of the sitting. Information regarding cross-party cooperation or readiness to compromise is unavailable, but the faction's unified stance is highlighted.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, centering on the relationship between Estonia and the Russian Federation, as well as Russia's internal situation. Attention is directed toward Russia's political and economic influence, rather than local or regional Estonian issues.
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Economic Views
Economic views support limiting non-sanctioned, but Russia-linked, economic activity through the choices made by institutions and consumers. The speaker praises the Ministry of Defence’s decision to stop purchasing from firms that continue operating in Russia. It is emphasized that any economic activity connected to Russia indirectly aids Putin’s war machine and prolongs the war.
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Social Issues
Social issues are discussed within the context of Russia, highlighting human rights violations, inhumanity, and the absence of the rule of law. Examples cited include police interference in the voting booth and the arrest of a parent for defacing a ballot, which morally justify withdrawing from the agreement.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft law (Bill 362 SE) regarding the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and Russia—a bill the speaker is a strong proponent of. The goal is simply to make the correct political decision, as it is one that will not have any significant practical implications.
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