Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Second reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act concerning EU law violations and the International Sanctions Act (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker supports the transposition of European Union law concerning the protection of whistleblowers in cases involving violations of international sanctions (the EU Restrictive Measures Directive). The political focus is aimed at ensuring the realistic and smooth entry into force of the draft law by removing unrealistic deadlines (May 20). The position is clearly centered on policy and procedure.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in legislative procedures (committee decisions, closure of readings) and in distinguishing between EU directives. They are able to explain that the draft bill under discussion relates to the protection of reporting sanctions violations, which is distinct from the previous whistleblowing legislation. This expertise is focused on ensuring legal precision and procedural transparency.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is neutral, formal, and focuses on conveying facts from the legal committee hearing. The speaker primarily employs logical and procedural arguments, referencing the committee's deliberations and decisions. The tone is businesslike and procedural, avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves active participation in the work of the Committee on Legal Affairs and presenting its results to the plenary session. He/She reports on the recent committee discussion (April 14) and procedural decisions, thereby serving as a regular intermediary in the legislative process. He/She is also involved in proposals for scheduling readings.
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Opposition Stance
No specific opponents or political criticism are named, but it is noted that 3 members of the committee voted against the proposal to conclude the second reading. The opposition was procedural rather than substantive.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual, emphasizing that a significant amendment (the removal of the effective date) was adopted by the Legal Committee as a consensual decision. This demonstrates a readiness to reach agreements with colleagues on procedural matters.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international and European Union legal acts and their transposition into Estonian domestic law. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
The topic addresses crime related to the violation of international sanctions and the protection of associated whistleblowers. There are no direct positions on taxes, expenditures, or economic growth.
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Social Issues
We are discussing a topic concerning social protection, namely the protection of individuals who report workplace misconduct, or whistleblowers. This is related to ensuring the rule of law and safeguarding citizens within the work environment.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is Draft Bill 584 SE, which supplements the laws on whistleblower protection and international sanctions for the purpose of transposing the relevant EU directive. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the procedural lead, focusing on introducing amendments to ensure the law enters into force through the standard procedure.
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