Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-06
Political Position
The political position is focused on the neutral reporting of the work and procedural decisions of the Constitutional Committee. Although the committee proposed rejecting the EKRE draft bill, the speaker confirmed that the coalition agreement contains a substantive clause for developing the legal framework to suspend the voting rights of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus. The speaker emphasizes the constitutional and political complexity of the issue, which requires governmental attention.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural details of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, including the presentation of draft legislation schedules, voting results, and participants. They are proficient in the subject matter concerning amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act and are able to reference the positions of the Ministry of Justice and specific points within the coalition agreement.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and fact-based, typical of the role of a committee rapporteur. The speaker focuses exclusively on conveying procedural details (dates, voting results, participating officials). Responses to questions maintain a cautious tone, emphasizing the lack of information regarding the current status of the Government of the Republic.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves presenting the Constitutional Committee's postponed report before the Riigikogu plenary session on March 6th. The primary activity referenced was the committee meeting held on November 21st, the content and decisions of which he/she relays in detail.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation is expressed in the Constitutional Committee's proposal to reject the bill initiated by EKRE, for which 6 members voted in favor and 4 against. The speaker neutrally conveys the comment of the bill's presenter, Ants Frosch, suggesting that the topic is being avoided, but confirms that the government is nevertheless dealing with it.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
A collaborative approach is evident within the committee itself, where procedural decisions (such as placing a draft bill on the agenda or appointing a representative) were reached by consensus. Cooperation with the Ministry of Justice is also highlighted, as is the government’s planned collaboration with constitutional law experts in establishing the framework for the suspension of voting rights.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national level and concerns amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act. Specific regional topics, projects, or communities will not be addressed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social issue is the restriction of voting rights for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus in local elections, reserving the right only for citizens of Estonia and the European Union. This topic is being treated as an urgent issue with an existential impact on the Estonian people.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill to amend the Local Government Council Election Act. The speaker's role is procedural, relaying the committee's decision regarding the proposal to reject the bill, while being aware of the government's parallel work on creating the legal framework for the same topic.
4 Speeches Analyzed