Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on combating fraud and scams, particularly protecting elderly and vulnerable victims, as these acts are considered "especially despicable." The political direction is heavily geared towards creating new structured solutions (an action plan) and legislative amendments designed to make life tougher for offenders. The focus is strongly policy- and value-driven, underscoring the necessity of protecting vulnerable groups.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of criminal policy instruments by referring to the existing anti-corruption action plan and offering a similar solution against fraud. A specific term, "mules" (money laundering intermediaries), is used, and police reports are referenced, which indicates awareness of criminal practices.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s rhetorical style is direct, formal (due to the address to the Vice-Chairman and the Minister), and morally charged, describing the scamming of the elderly as "especially despicable." The appeal targets both emotions (the large sums of money lost by the victims) and logic, by presenting concrete political proposals for finding solutions.
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Activity Patterns
We have no data regarding the frequency or pattern of these occurrences; it was a single intervention made during the presentation by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism and opposition are directed squarely at the perpetrators of fraud and the money laundering intermediaries (the "mules"), whose lives are intended to be made significantly harsher through changes in the law. Neither political opponents nor the ministry's activities are being directly criticized; rather, constructive questions are being posed.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is constructive and issue-oriented, proposing specific solutions to the Minister (an anti-fraud action plan, legislative amendments). The speaker is seeking the Ministry's views and willingness to develop these instruments, which points to a desire for constructive collaboration.
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Regional Focus
There is no regional focus; a national criminal policy issue is being addressed that affects both young and old victims.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
When addressing social problems, attention is focused on protecting the elderly and vulnerable individuals from financial crime, stressing the significant amounts of money lost by victims. The primary focus is on security and the toughening of criminal policy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on creating a new anti-fraud action plan, which will consolidate best practices and identify new tools. The priority is initiating legislative amendments that would make life tougher for money laundering intermediaries ("mules").
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