Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position strongly focuses on the necessity of addressing the attacks proliferating in the digital realm, emphasizing the financial and other damages, amounting to millions, inflicted upon the Estonian people. The speaker is critical of the commission's decision not to support the draft legislation and demands clarification regarding institutional accountability. The position is clearly oriented towards the protection of citizens and calls for institutional responsibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the specific threats of the information technology era and attacks in the digital world, referencing developments that were not anticipated 10–20 years ago. It is emphasized that the losses run into the millions, which points to an understanding of the economic and social impact of the issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal and interrogatory, directed at the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is one of concern and stresses the gravity of the issue, bringing attention to both financial and "other forms of" damage. The appeal is both logical (questioning accountability) and emotional (the scope of the damage).
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Activity Patterns
The data only covers a single appearance during the first reading of a Riigikogu bill, taking the form of a question being asked.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the inaction of the Riigikogu committee, as the committee failed to support moving the draft legislation forward, despite the gravity of the issue. The objection is both procedural and political, stressing that the problem is too serious to simply set aside.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is formally questioning the rapporteur, seeking clarification regarding who should assume responsibility. Data concerning willingness to cooperate or inter-party activity is absent.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, centering on the harm inflicted upon the Estonian people and identifying the responsible ministries.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective is evident in the emphasis placed on damages, as the attacks have resulted in financial losses amounting to millions for the Estonian people. This points to concern regarding financial stability and the protection of assets against digital threats.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed towards the victims of cyberattacks, emphasizing that in addition to financial losses, there is also "a great deal of other damage as well." This highlights concerns regarding citizen security and well-being in the age of information technology.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the Riigikogu draft resolution (630 OE), which the committee failed to support. The speaker strongly backs the subject matter of this resolution and demands clear accountability from the government when addressing the threats posed by the digital world.
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