Agenda Profile: Margit Sutrop
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The politician strongly supports revoking the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states, stressing that the Estonian state has the right to defend itself given the changed security situation. This stance is policy-driven, citing direct threats and the increase in the number of Russian citizens compared to the 1990s. He emphasizes that this is not an accusation, but a reaction to the current situation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the history of the constitution and the necessity of amending it, based on the changed demographic and security situation. He/She links the current draft bill with previous legislative decisions, such as the transition to Estonian-language education and the possibilities for acquiring citizenship. He/She uses specific figures concerning parliamentary support (85 MPs), which demonstrates an awareness of the legislative process.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is formal and respectful, addressing the rapporteur with thanks and recognition for the thorough preparation. He uses logical arguments, emphasizing the change in the situation and the state's right to self-defense. He highlights the parliament's rare consensus to emphasize the necessity of the measure and the widespread support.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no criticism, as the speaker stresses that this is about the country's self-defense, not about accusing or suspecting anyone.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlighted and commended the rare unanimity prevailing in parliament, noting that 85 deputies support the revocation of voting rights from citizens of aggressor states. This indicates strong support for broad-based cooperation on security issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national security, constitutional amendments, and the international threat posed by aggressor states.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues discussed are the opportunities for acquiring citizenship and the transition to Estonian-language education. These measures are viewed as positive steps that offer the chance to acquire the Estonian language and gain Estonian citizenship.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Constitution (536 SE), which concerns restricting the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and links it to a previous legislative priority, namely the transition to Estonian-language education.
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