Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-08
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the bill initiated by the Government of the Republic concerning joining the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation, highlighting the need to acquire voting rights and comply with international maritime rules. This stance is policy-based, focusing on the technical necessity of navigation aids and international cooperation. They further emphasize that navigation aids are essential for all seafarers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international maritime law and the status of organizations (non-governmental vs. intergovernmental). Technical terms such as "aids to navigation" are used, and the process of acquiring voting rights is explained. He/She clearly distinguishes between the jurisdictional scopes governing navigation marks in maritime waters and those in inland waters (Lake Peipus).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and procedural, focusing on communicating the work and decisions of the steering committee to the plenary. The tone is neutral and supportive, but includes a brief personal recommendation to underscore the necessity of joining ("I recommend joining as a coastal resident"). The presentation is logical and based on the facts presented in the committee and the answers provided to questions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's mode of operation involves presenting the results of the work of the leading committee (the Economic Affairs Committee) to the plenary session. He/She refers to specific dates (September 15 and 16) and procedural decisions, demonstrating active participation in the legislative process as the rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism directed at political opponents. The speaker addresses the issue of the shadow fleet and environmental risks in the Baltic Sea, explaining that the draft bill under discussion does not regulate this particular subject, maintaining a narrow focus strictly on navigational aids.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual, emphasizing that decisions in the leading committee—including the appointment of a representative and the conclusion of the first reading—were made unanimously (a consensual decision). This demonstrates a willingness for cross-factional cooperation on procedural matters.
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Regional Focus
The focus lies on international cooperation and Estonia’s position in setting maritime navigation rules. Regionally, the Baltic Sea is brought up in the context of environmental risks, and the speaker stresses their personal connection to the sea ("as someone who lives by the coast").
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft law concerning accession to the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Aids to Navigation. The speaker, as a supporter of the draft and a representative of the lead committee, will focus on the procedure for concluding the first reading.
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