Session Profile: Andre Hanimägi
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward social security, the accessibility of legal aid, and internal security risks. There is strong support for improving procedural assistance, taking into account the individual's unavoidable expenses, in order to enhance people's access to aid. A significant part of the activity involves holding the government accountable and sharply criticizing the coalition's procedural inconsistencies (such as the confusion surrounding the number recognition system). The political framework is primarily policy- and value-based, emphasizing the protection and well-being of citizens.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of lawmaking and internal security, particularly concerning fraud and foreign influence operations. They utilize specific data, citing police reports (over 7 million euros in damages, over 100 fraud cases) and Supreme Court decisions. This expertise is also evident in the analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence and the role of social media platforms (TikTok, VK) on security.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The discourse is formal and analytical, often relying on facts, references to legal codes, and statistics. The tone is predominantly critical and demanding, especially when addressing the government, stressing the necessity of assuming political responsibility and resolving situations swiftly. Both logical arguments (bringing into compliance with the constitution) and emotional appeals (money lost by the elderly) are employed.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu chamber, focusing on initiating draft legislation (on behalf of the Legal Affairs Committee) and, notably, submitting interpellations to ministers (Igor Taro, Karmen Joller). This activity is reactive, utilizing current events (Supreme Court decisions, international treaties, media commentary) to trigger parliamentary mechanisms.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the government and the coalition, especially Minister of the Interior Igor Taro regarding internal security issues. The criticism is both political (gun policy, prisoner agreements) and procedural, citing an "irregular approach to solutions" and inter-ministerial discord (Ministry of the Interior vs. Ministry of Justice) concerning the draft bill for the number recognition system.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker’s actions demonstrate cooperation with colleagues in their faction or party, such as when submitting interpellations with six members of the Riigikogu. They also act as the initiator of the Legal Affairs Committee. There are no direct references indicating openness to cross-coalition compromise; the focus remains on opposition oversight.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national, concentrating on Estonian legislation and internal security. However, attention is also paid to the international context, incorporating foreign practices (such as the anti-fraud action plan) and analyzing foreign influence activities (in Moldova, Romania) as well as international agreements (like the agreement on transferring prisoners from Sweden).
9 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic positions are presented through the lens of social subsistence and protection. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect the people of Estonia from fraudsters who have caused millions of euros in damages, eroding families' ability to cope financially. Support is given to reforming legal aid to ensure it accounts for an individual's essential expenditures (food, medicine), thereby prioritizing the social safety net.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker is actively engaged in social and security issues, emphasizing the protection of vulnerable groups (legal aid, victims of fraud). Key topics include the prevention of gun violence, exercising caution regarding the increase of weapons in civilian circulation, and initiating a discussion on the topic of dying with dignity and euthanasia. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on protecting the democratic order from hostile social media influence operations.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on bringing the regulation of procedural assistance into compliance with the Constitution by initiating the relevant draft bill through the Legal Affairs Committee. Furthermore, draft resolutions (anti-fraud action plan) and interpellations (Arms Act, euthanasia, number recognition) are actively used to direct legislative activity and hold ministers accountable.
9 Speeches Analyzed