Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to interference in Georgia’s internal affairs, provided that their government and parliament are legitimate. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the principle of sovereignty and the necessity of respecting the legitimacy of another country’s elections. The speaker questions the necessity of the entire discussion, given that the Georgian authorities are lawful.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise focuses on fundamental concepts of international politics and constitutional law, such as the legitimacy of elections and authorities, and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. The speaker uses these concepts to challenge the very basis of the debate. There are no references to specific data or technical terminology.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, utilizing addresses directed at the chair of the session and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is logic-based and challenging, posing repeated questions that compel the opposing party to justify the underlying premise of the discussion. The tone is skeptical and demands clarity regarding procedural issues.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the proponents of the draft resolution and the commission, who are discussing the situation in Georgia without first addressing the clear issue of legitimacy. The criticism is both procedural and political, focusing on the impermissibility of interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is international, centered specifically on Georgia’s political situation, the legitimacy of its elections, and its sovereignty. There are no references to Estonian domestic or local issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the Riigikogu draft statement (449 AE) concerning the crisis of democracy in Georgia. The speaker is on the opposing side, questioning the necessity of debating the draft and demanding clarification regarding the committee's working procedures.
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