Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly critical of the government and the minister for their inaction in developing the economy and e-government. It is stressed that the economic recession is due to poor tax decisions (the car tax, the VAT hike), and the development of e-government is slow, particularly concerning investments in artificial intelligence. The criticism is primarily results-based, focusing on the failure to implement promised reforms (such as the personalized state).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of information technology and e-government developments, using specific terms such as "data duplication," "positive credit rating," and "the concept of a personalized state." Concrete examples of failed projects are presented (Eesti.ee, the genetic testing pilot project), and reference is made to Estonia's low ranking in terms of EU AI investments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and at times confrontational, emphasizing that Estonia has lost its competitive edge due to slow action. Logical appeals are employed, referencing specific laws and statistics, and the minister is accused of failing to sell their vision to the government. The text concludes with a direct recommendation that the minister resign.
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Activity Patterns
The speeches indicate active participation in ongoing legislative processes, such as the vote on the crypto-asset market law and the discussions regarding the Platform Work Directive. Earlier political proposals are mentioned (the idea of a positive credit rating last year), along with recent negotiations between coalition partners.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology Tiit Riisalo and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who are accused of disinterest and making poor decisions. The criticism is aimed at political inaction, lack of transparency, and the minister's failure to implement his vision within the government. The opposition is intense and culminates in support for a vote of no confidence.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls for more transparent and broader cooperation in policy making. It is emphasized that crucial discussions (e.g., the platform work directive) must not be confined solely to the ruling party's inner circle ("Eesti 200 backroom"), but must involve both coalition partners and the Riigikogu opposition.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy, e-governance) and international competitiveness. Concerns are raised that Estonia is falling behind in artificial intelligence development, thus becoming a provincial area within the European Union, while the EU itself risks becoming a provincial area on the global stage.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly critical of the tax hikes (car tax, VAT), which are cited as the main cause of the economic recession. There is support for rapid technological development and investments (AI), but emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring social guarantees (paid leave, health insurance) for platform workers, thereby opposing the stance that taxation impedes the sector's growth.
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Social Issues
The focus is on the need to ensure social guarantees (paid leave, health insurance) for platform workers, to avoid situations where people work 12 hours a day without protection. Additionally, the use of e-government services is emphasized for improving public healthcare and saving lives through the implementation of personalized state services in medicine.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at reducing bureaucracy, specifically by criticizing draft legislation that mandates data duplication (such as the crypto-asset market law). A key priority is the implementation of the platform work directive in a manner that guarantees social security provisions for workers. The government is also facing criticism for its failure to realize earlier proposals, such as the positive credit rating system.
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