Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
Second reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (332 SE)
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance is firmly focused on halting Russian aggression and weakening its economy, highlighting Estonia's crucial role in the efforts of the free and democratic world. The speaker strongly backs Bill 332, which would allow the use of frozen Russian assets to compensate for the damages inflicted upon Ukraine. This is a value-driven position that stresses holding Russia accountable, both materially and for its war crimes. Russia is viewed as a state that will not normalize in the near future, making the tightening of sanctions unavoidable.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the international sanctions regime and its domestic implementation, emphasizing the necessity of clarity for the state, businesses, and other individuals. He/She refers to extensive consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, law firms, and experts to ensure the legality of utilizing the frozen assets. The expertise focuses on legal and political mechanisms for ensuring Russia’s material liability.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal yet persuasive and resolute, emphasizing Estonia's role as an example to its allies. Strong metaphors are employed, describing Estonia as an "icebreaker" and a "trailblazer" in the implementation of sanctions. The appeal strikes a balance between logical justification (the objectives of the draft law) and moral conviction (the aggressor's responsibility), creating a palpable sense of political will and urgency.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct criticism is being leveled at domestic opponents or the opposition, as the focus remains on substantively supporting the bill and achieving foreign policy objectives. All negative attention is directed towards Russia as the aggressor, which must be held accountable for its crimes.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is emphasized at the international level with allies, to whom Estonia must set an example both in assisting Ukraine and in holding Russia accountable. Domestically, positive cooperation is cited with the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' thorough consultations with legal experts.
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Regional Focus
The focus is predominantly international, centering on Russia's aggression, aid to Ukraine, and the Western world's joint effort in imposing sanctions. The national level is also addressed regarding Estonian legislation and the implementation of sanctions. Local or regional topics are not covered.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives favor strong state intervention via sanctions aimed at weakening the Russian economy and minimizing economic activity with Russia. The speaker supports the desire of Estonian businesses to impose new, broader, and more effective sanctions, even where economic activity is not currently prohibited. There is also support for using frozen assets to compensate for the damages inflicted upon Ukraine.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the adoption of Bill 332, which concerns amendments to the International Sanctions Act. The objective is to ensure the clear domestic implementation of sanctions and to establish a legal basis for using Russia’s frozen assets to cover damages incurred by Ukraine. The speaker is a staunch supporter of the bill and emphasizes its significance from both a domestic and foreign policy perspective.
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