Session Profile: Andre Hanimägi
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-13
Political Position
The political position strongly focuses on protecting the principles of the rule of law and preventing social exclusion, while firmly supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to guarantee access to a bank account for all individuals. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating affordable mechanisms to protect people's rights against financial institutions, prioritizing social justice and the accessibility of legal protection. The political framework is robustly value-based and policy-centric.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding financial disputes, banking regulations (due diligence, reputational damage from money laundering incidents), and legal procedures (state fees, the costliness of appealing to court). Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the Financial Supervision Authority and the necessity of establishing a financial ombudsman as a specific solution for resolving financial disputes.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is serious and concerned, highlighting the urgent necessity of resolving social and legal injustice. It describes a situation where the defense of rights is rendered "quite absurd" due to mandatory state fees. The speaker employs both logical arguments (the high cost of litigation) and emotional appeals (faith in the rule of law, the risk of social exclusion). The overall style is formal and respectful, directed toward the presiding officer and colleagues.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at banks that close accounts without substantive argumentation, citing only laws (the Credit Institutions Act or the Law of Obligations Act), and at the system that makes taking legal action too expensive. The officialdom is also mentioned for legally hindering the establishment of a financial ombudsman, citing various viewpoints.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker expresses clear support for the Chancellor of Justice's proposal and thanks him/her for raising the issue. Colleagues are urged to continue the discussion regarding the establishment of a financial ombudsman, citing the readiness for inter-institutional cooperation (involving the Chancellor of Justice and the Financial Supervision Authority) in finding solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the jurisdiction of the Estonian legal framework and the competence of financial institutions (banks, the Financial Supervision Authority), and referring to the damage done to Estonia's reputation due to money laundering incidents. There is no regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Preference is given to regulating the financial sector and utilizing state intervention mechanisms (such as a social account and a financial ombudsman) to protect consumers and socially vulnerable individuals. It is emphasized that the due diligence obligation of financial institutions must not lead to the economic exclusion of people, thereby supporting regulation that ensures social stability.
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Social Issues
In the social sector, the focus is placed on the social and economic exclusion that results from being left without a bank account, which hinders the payment of bills (utilities, kindergarten fees) and the receipt of state benefits. This is framed as a matter of trust in the rule of law and people's life opportunities, underscoring the necessity of a social account.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to ensure bank account accessibility (e.g., establishing a social account) and on creating the position of Financial Ombudsman within the Financial Supervision Authority. This is intended to offer an alternative to costly litigation and allow for the quicker resolution of financial disputes, backed by the authority to issue enforceable decisions.
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