Session Profile: Timo Suslov
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-11
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the procedure for confirming the candidate for Supreme Court Justice. The speaker strongly supports and stresses the transparency of the process (a public competition) and the necessity of inter-institutional approval. The political stance centers on adherence to legislation and the constitutional order, emphasizing procedural correctness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in constitutional law and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, referencing precisely Section 117, Subsection 3 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. They are able to describe in detail the procedure for selecting a Supreme Court justice, starting from the public competition through to the committee's decisions. The expertise is focused on the internal regulations of the parliament and the process of appointing judges.
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Rhetorical Style
The language used is extremely formal, neutral, and descriptive, focusing on summarizing the commission's work and communicating its decisions. The style is logical and procedural, with frequent use of phrases intended to emphasize decisions and consensus. Emotional or personal appeals are avoided; instead, a factual report is presented.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity is linked to the work of the commission, submitting reports to the plenary session regarding the discussions held in the Constitutional Committee. The report references a specific committee meeting (on November 3rd) and the scheduled date for the final vote (on November 11th).
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and conciliatory, with repeated emphasis placed on the fact that all key decisions within the committee were adopted by consensus. This indicates successful cross-party collaboration in the Constitutional Committee during the handling of the draft legislation.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is processing the draft resolution concerning the confirmation of the Supreme Court justice candidate and advancing it to the plenary session for a final vote. The speaker supports this process and, acting as the representative of the steering committee, is responsible for conducting the procedure, highlighting the decision to place the bill on the agenda.
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