Session Profile: Andre Hanimägi
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-08
Political Position
The political focus is on combating fraud and protecting the elderly and vulnerable people from financial harm. The speaker takes a strongly condemnatory stance against fraud, deeming it particularly despicable. He stresses the necessity of creating an anti-fraud action plan, similar to the anti-corruption roadmap, that would consolidate all best practices.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding financial scams and their prevalence, citing daily police reports and the substantial amounts of money victims have lost. They use specific terminology, such as "mules" (money mules), and focus on developing practical tools and legislative amendments aimed at curbing criminal activity.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and constructive, respectfully addressing the Deputy Speaker and the Minister. The speaker employs moral and emotional appeals, highlighting the despicable nature of defrauding the elderly. Nevertheless, the presentation remains logical, offering concrete political solutions (the creation of an action plan) and requesting the ministry's input.
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Activity Patterns
Records exist for only one plenary session speech, where the speaker posed a detailed question to the minister and proposed the creation of an action plan. This pattern demonstrates activity in initiating legislative solutions and scrutinizing government actions.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker’s opposition is aimed directly at fraudsters and their helpers ("mules"), whose lives he wants to make tougher through legislative changes. Criminal activity is described as "evil" and "despicable." The political opponent is not directly criticized; instead, questions are asked about the government’s plans.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker’s style is geared towards cooperation, posing questions to the minister and requesting the ministry’s input on the proposed solutions. He/She seeks to establish shared instruments and an action plan with the government to reduce fraud, referencing the need to consolidate best practices.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the widespread problem of crime that affects both the young and the old. The speaker proposes nationwide legislative changes and an action plan that does not concentrate on any specific region.
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Economic Views
Economic views concern financial crime and the protection of citizens' funds against fraud. The speaker supports state intervention and the tightening of regulations to reduce the financial damage caused by the loss of "very large sums of money."
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is placed on protecting the elderly and vulnerable from financial scams, highlighting their inherent susceptibility. This effort is framed as a moral obligation, given that perpetrating fraud against these groups is viewed as especially deplorable.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the launch of a new anti-fraud action plan and the creation of legal amendments. The objective is to make life tougher for fraud intermediaries ("mules") by establishing new tools to reduce fraudulent activity.
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