Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto-Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the economic downturn and the unattractive business environment that is driving away foreign investment. The speaker opposes crypto regulation, arguing that it will bring about the rapid end of the sector, and criticizes the cuts made to the construction of the eastern border through the supplementary budget. Their framework is clearly results-oriented, highlighting the government's failure to ensure economic growth.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of financial regulation and the crypto-asset market, referencing previously successful regulations, own funds requirements, and the attractiveness of the jurisdiction. Furthermore, they possess strong procedural competence, evidenced by citing Section 83, point 2 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure when requesting a recess in their capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, accusing the government of inadequacy and unreasonable decisions that contradict common sense. It utilizes both logical arguments (repeated presentation of data, economic consequences) and dramatic appeals (references to possible threats or coercion directed at the coalition, while offering them assistance).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the Riigikogu proceedings, participating in the debate and utilizing their position as Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee to request a recess before the vote. All presentations are linked to the third reading of the specific draft bill (398 SE) and related economic policy topics.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the government and the coalition, who are criticized both for their policies (damaging the economy, delaying the construction of the eastern border) and for procedural violations. The intensity of the criticism is high, suggesting that the government’s decisions are so bizarre that they may have been made under coercion or threat.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is focused on the faction's own positions (a reference to Isamaa) and criticizing the government's actions for failing to take substantive amendments into account. There is no sign of openness to compromise with the government; rather, the government's obligation to manage the data itself, instead of repeatedly asking the private sector, is emphasized.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national and international (Estonia's business environment for foreign investments and the construction of the eastern border). A regional dimension is evident in the criticism of the motor vehicle tax, which severely affects the poorer population and those living in rural areas.
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Economic Views
Economic views are focused on promoting economic growth and foreign investment, opposing excessive regulation in the crypto sector. [They] support the introduction of a windfall tax on banks' excess profits and oppose the car tax, in order to find sufficient funds for the construction of the eastern border and avoid burdening lower-income individuals.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the Draft Law on the Cryptocurrency Asset Market (398 SE), as it obligates the private sector to repeatedly submit data and makes the jurisdiction unattractive. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the supplementary budget for taking money intended for the construction of the eastern border and emphasizes the severe violation of procedural rules regarding the subsequent draft law.
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