Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-13
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on foreign policy and international security. The speaker supports a rules-based world order but expresses concern regarding its restoration and practical functioning, specifically questioning the feasibility of reforming the UN Security Council. The position is strongly value-driven, stressing the necessity of convincing the public of the triumph of good over evil.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in foreign policy and international security, using terms like "rules-based international order" and "UN security reform." They are able to quote and analyze the views of other experts (the chairman of the foreign affairs committee) regarding the changing world order.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing direct addresses to the Minister and the Chairman of the Commission. The tone is serious and concerned, centering on the public’s "existential worry." The speaker employs questions to challenge the officials, requesting that they clarify how the rules-based order is maintained in reality and how a sense of security can be established.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the plenary session on February 13, posing questions to both the Minister and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee during the foreign policy report. This demonstrates active involvement in high-level debates.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism of domestic political opponents. The criticism is aimed at the inefficiency of the international order and the sharp contrast between reality and the rules-based world order. There is also an emphasis on the need to combat the "evil" that threatens international stability.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is demonstrated through formal dialogue, where the speaker poses questions to government representatives and committee leaders in order to gain clarification and reassurance. Information regarding cross-party cooperation or readiness to compromise is absent.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively international, covering the global world order, UN reform, and the principles of foreign policy. There are no references to local or national issues.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the discussion touches upon the public's existential concern, which stems from the changing world order and security instability. This suggests that security and a sense of certainty are an important social topic for the speaker.
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Legislative Focus
There is not enough information. The speeches focus on the analysis of the foreign policy report and questions, not on specific bills or legislative priorities.
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