Session Profile: Toomas Uibo
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-20
Political Position
The political position is value-driven and emotionally charged, emphasizing sadness and helplessness concerning the issues that must be dealt with in the Riigikogu today. The politician supports the signing of the statement but casts doubt on its actual impact, expressing a desire to do even more. The focus is aimed at clarifying the meaning of the collective action (the statement).
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
No data is available. The politician does not demonstrate deep knowledge of the subject matter or use technical language, but instead asks the presenter a question regarding the meaning and implications of accepting the submission.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is serious, reflective, and slightly melancholic, employing a tone that conveys sadness and helplessness regarding the topic at hand. The style is formal (addressing the chairperson/head and the presenter) and combines an emotional appeal with a rational question concerning the statement's impact.
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Activity Patterns
No data available. One short question will be raised during the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
Opponents are neither criticized nor mentioned; the criticism is instead directed at the limited impact of the action (or statement).
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Collaboration Style
It refers to the cooperation involved in signing the statement ("we took the pen in hand"), which demonstrates a readiness for collective action. However, at the same time, he/she focuses on questioning the effectiveness of collective action.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (an Estonian Parliament statement) and addresses a topic that is evidently of international importance, since it generates sadness and helplessness "in modern times."
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Economic Views
No data available
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Social Issues
Concerns are being voiced over a serious issue that necessitates an official statement from the Riigikogu, indirectly referencing themes of human rights or crises, and leaving the impression that more action should be taken.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is placed on the impact and significance of the legislative activity (the adoption of the statement), with the entity acting more as an inquirer into procedural effectiveness than as an initiator.
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