Session Profile: Anti Haugas
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
2024-09-16
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed towards state and internal security, emphasizing learning from crises and strengthening the foundation. The speaker strongly advocates for the final completion of the eastern border within three years and securing permanent funding for civil defense. He emphasizes the need to involve allied funding in strengthening Estonia's security. The political framework is primarily results-based, highlighting achievements such as the amendment to the Weapons Act.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of internal security, border management, and civil protection. They cite specific figures (12 million euros for the border, 300,000 euros for the unit) and statistics (trust percentages for the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the Rescue Board, and the Emergency Response Centre). Their personal experience as an auxiliary police officer in Võrumaa lends authority, especially when addressing problems concerning training and infrastructure.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, professional, and moderately optimistic, emphasizing achievements and the high level of trust placed in state institutions. Both logical arguments (the necessity of funding) and concrete examples of local initiative (the Luutsniku unit) are employed. However, concerns are simultaneously raised regarding deficiencies in training infrastructure and instructors, creating a sense that there is only a narrow window of opportunity for action.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker highlights their active involvement in internal security work, mentioning patrolling in Võru County as an auxiliary police officer and interacting with colleagues. They cite recent events, such as the demonstration training held at the Luutsniku fire station last week. They are also engaged in the work of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), referring to the 2024 budget and legislative successes.
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Opposition Stance
The speech does not feature direct political confrontation or criticism of specific opponents. The focus is rather on systemic challenges, such as the lack of instructors and training facilities in the police, rescue services, and defense forces.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses broad cooperation, referring to work with "good Riigikogu colleagues" on restricting the firearms act. He highlights the need for good coordination and cooperation with NGOs in increasing the preparedness of the population. Regarding the development of border infrastructure, the inclusion of all stakeholders in the working group was mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is heavily on Southern Estonia, particularly Võru County, where the speaker serves as an auxiliary police officer. He highlights local initiatives, such as establishing the Luutsniku unit and providing training for the Põlva Rural Municipality Government, emphasizing the significant contribution of the local initiative group.
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on directing state investments into security infrastructure and civil defense. It supports sufficient funding for the completion of the eastern border and welcomes the securing of permanent funding for civil defense through the budget strategy. The necessity of involving allied funds in addition to Estonian taxpayer money is emphasized.
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Social Issues
When addressing social issues, the focus is on security and public order, supporting restrictions on gun ownership for individuals who do not hold EU or NATO citizenship. He/She also advocates for limiting the voting rights of non-citizens, viewing this as unfinished business requiring a decision based on conscience. Emphasis is placed on improving the population's preparedness and skills for handling crises.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on completing the Eastern border project and securing permanent funding for the internal security sector. He considers the restriction of gun ownership rights for non-EU/NATO citizens a major victory. The speaker is initiating a debate regarding the restriction of voting rights for non-citizens, hoping to find a solution during this parliamentary term.
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