Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the current implementation of e-voting, stressing its inherent insecurity and lack of trustworthiness. This stance is geared toward effectiveness and value-based trust, as the system's auditability and its ability to guarantee fairness are being called into question. The speaker emphasizes that e-elections are neither trustworthy nor secure, pointing even to the difficulties the police face in finding evidence.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of the security and control procedures surrounding e-elections, specifically pointing out the difficulties police encounter when trying to find evidence in cases of electoral fraud. Specific data regarding election results is utilized, citing instances where the total number of e-votes surpasses the number of votes cast on physical ballots. This understanding is further validated by referencing the consensus among both experts and the general public regarding the lack of reliability of e-elections.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and serious, aiming to generate doubt and distrust regarding the system. It employs both logical appeals (references to police testimonies and anomalies in vote results) and appeals to consensus ("it is clear to everyone"). The discourse is direct and focuses on highlighting procedural deficiencies.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the e-voting system and its reliability, highlighting the police's inability to find evidence in cases of election anomalies. The opposition is procedural and political, emphasizing the lack of oversight and the erosion of trust.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the nationwide electoral procedure and its security.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The reliability and security of the democratic process are addressed, specifically as they relate to citizens' right to fair elections. The role of the police in evidence gathering is also mentioned, emphasizing the aspects of security and control.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the bill to suspend e-voting (679 OE), in the first reading of which the speaker is actively participating. The speaker is taking the position of an advocate, attempting to justify the necessity of the bill by emphasizing the security shortcomings of e-elections.
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