Session Profile: Timo Suslov
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
2024-02-22
Political Position
The speaker is presenting the Constitutional Committee's position, which calls for the rejection of a specific draft bill, thus supporting the earlier negative stance taken by the Government of the Republic and the Ministry of Justice. This position is heavily procedural, stressing that the substance of the bill has not changed compared to previous discussions. The Committee's decision to reject the bill was carried by a strong majority (8 votes for, 1 against).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's procedural rules and the work of the Constitutional Committee, presenting precise data concerning the dates of the debates, the participants, and the voting results. He/She is competent in summarizing the committee's work and forwarding the decisions to the plenary session, noting the involvement of representatives from the Ministry of Justice. His/Her role is that of the representative of the lead committee.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and neutral, focusing on the presentation of facts, which is characteristic of a commission report. The speaker's objective is to provide a "quick overview" and a "short commission report," utilizing a logical structure, beginning with discussion and concluding with decisions, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves presenting committee reports before the Riigikogu plenary session, having been designated as the representative of the lead committee. He/She refers to specific committee sittings (November 13, 2023) and the history of the bill's proceedings, demonstrating active involvement in guiding the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the initiated draft bill, whose initiator's representative was Ants Frosch (EKRE). The criticism is both political and substantive, as the Ministry of Justice and the majority of the committee did not support the bill's content, which led to a strong proposal for its rejection.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and institutional, involving work in the Constitutional Committee together with representatives of the Ministry of Justice. This collaboration resulted in a clear majority decision to reject the draft bill, demonstrating the capacity to achieve consensus among the committee members. The speaker themselves was appointed as the committee's representative.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on the handling of the draft bill and proposing its rejection to the full assembly. The priority lies in ensuring procedural integrity, adhering to prior decisions, and taking into account the views of the Ministry of Justice during the assessment of the bill.
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