Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance strongly focuses on the fight against financial fraud and scams, emphasizing that this is a societal problem, not merely an individual one. The speaker vigorously supports the creation of a coordinated national action plan designed to protect people who are losing millions of euros. This stance is value-based, stressing that every individual is a priority for the state, and the state cannot afford to stand idly by.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in financial fraud and digital scams (including the use of AI), highlighting the increasing scale of damages and the growing sophistication of these fraudulent activities. They rely on data (a press release from the Estonian Banking Association) and reference the views of various institutions (the Prosecutor's Office, ministries) regarding the importance of this topic. They are able to distinguish between old and new fraudulent schemes, noting that fraud has long ceased to be solely a concern for the elderly.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is urgent, serious, and empathetic, emphasizing the severity of the scams and the victims’ losses ("burial funds"). Both logical arguments (the necessity of coordination, comparison with other action plans) and personal examples (a scam email received from a colleague) are employed to highlight the universality of the problem. The speaker utilizes rhetorical questions to dismiss the opposing party's individualistic arguments.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active initiator of legislation, having submitted a draft action plan and actively participated in its discussions within the Legal Committee. He uses the Riigikogu hall as a platform to deliver a message about the importance of the topic "with a clear and resounding voice." He also refers to previous work, where he handed over a document containing the statistics on fraudulent schemes that occurred within a 24-hour period.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker takes a stand against those who view the anti-fraud action plan as an ideological issue or the promotion of a "nanny state." He sharply criticizes the notion that everyone is responsible for themselves, stressing that society is only as strong as its weakest link. He hopes that the debate does not devolve into a mere tug-of-war between the opposition and the coalition.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for broad cooperation among various agencies, ministries, and the private sector (the Banking Association, telecom companies) to jointly identify best practices. He/She acknowledges the positive collaboration within the Legal Affairs Committee and commends Valdo Randpere for his active contribution of ideas. The very purpose of the action plan is coordination, ensuring that everyone isn't "working away in isolation."
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely national, addressing the losses suffered by the Estonian people and the role of the Estonian state in combating fraud. Specific local or international issues are not addressed.
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Economic Views
The economic stance focuses on ensuring financial stability and consumer protection, emphasizing that the state must intervene when people lose millions of euros due to fraud. He supports regulatory coordination and legislative amendments aimed at mitigating economic damage and safeguarding citizens' savings.
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Social Issues
The social focus centers on security and the protection of vulnerable groups, emphasizing that society is obligated to help those who lose their savings. The speaker rejects the individualistic approach ("you were stupid") and stresses the state's role in ensuring social security. He/She emphasizes that fraud is a widespread issue affecting society as a whole.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently centered on passing Draft Resolution 630 OE, which aims to establish a coordinated action plan for combating fraud. The key priority involves determining the necessity of statutory amendments and ensuring effective inter-agency cooperation. The speaker is both the initiator and a strong proponent of the draft.
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