Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most critical issue is the security and trustworthiness of e-voting. The speaker adopts a position of strong opposition, advocating for raising the bar and completely abolishing e-voting in Estonia. This opposition is grounded in political, legal, and trust-based arguments, such as a lack of transparency and widespread public distrust.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the critical aspects of e-voting, systematically listing security, reliability, transparency, and the failure to address the digital divide. This expertise is supported by references to international practice, highlighting the reasons why "the world's major nations" do not utilize e-voting.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and interrogative, utilizing a rhetorical question ("wouldn't it be sensible?") to steer the discussion toward radical political change. The appeal is primarily logical, relying on standard critical arguments (security, transparency), and is formal, addressing the presenter.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the supporters of the e-voting system and is clearly politically motivated, focusing on the system's fundamental flaws. A specific question is being put to the rapporteur, Lauri, demanding the Center Party's stance on the complete termination of e-voting.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is evident in the direct questioning of the rapporteur, but there is no indication of a readiness to compromise, as the demands include raising the level of ambition and the complete termination of e-elections. Cooperation is sought by inquiring about the Centre Party’s stance.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonia's e-voting policy) and includes an international comparison, referencing the practices of large countries that do not utilize e-voting.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
Digital inequality is mentioned among the social issues, presented as a flaw in the e-voting system that undermines reliability and security.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the draft bill (576 OE) concerning the formation of the Riigikogu investigative committee, the discussion of which is being utilized as a platform. The speaker, however, is an initiator promoting a more radical legislative goal: the complete abolition of e-voting.
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