Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government’s inability to implement the "Estonia 2035" strategy and manage the economy. The key issues are the economic downturn and the state’s incompetence in the digital and justice sectors. The criticism is performance-based, highlighting the three-year-long recession and the constant postponement of actions, which is turning the long-term plan into a "farce."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the digital sector (AI implementation, issues with eesti.ee, Duolingo's market share) and in the administration of the justice system, citing specific data regarding the lengthening of civil proceedings and the waiting times for court hearings. Detailed criticism is also presented concerning the staffing levels of Töötukassa (the Unemployment Insurance Fund) (nearly 1,000 employees for 50,000 clients) and the failure of the gene mapping pilot project.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and forceful, characterizing the government's actions as a "farce" and the coalition as "incompetent." Both logical arguments (statistics on economic decline, the lengthening of court proceedings) and emotional language are employed to underscore the seriousness of the situation and the government's responsibility. Irony and comparisons are utilized (for example, the recession is longer only in Haiti).
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Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered in the Riigikogu (Parliament) as part of the presentation given by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. The speaker references a previous discussion with the Minister four months ago regarding eesti.ee, as well as participation in a Finance Committee meeting where the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) was addressed. This indicates active involvement in the work of the committees and regular communication with the ministers.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the Eesti 200 government. Criticism is intense, targeting both the delay of necessary measures and failures in economic policy, while accusing the government of incompetence. Particular criticism is leveled at the Reform Party for assuming the right to decide what is correct without a mandate from the electorate.
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Collaboration Style
There is a complete lack of willingness to cooperate; the discourse is purely confrontational and critical. The actions and arguments of the coalition (e.g., regarding constitutionality) are denied and ridiculed. No reference is made to any cooperation or compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national (the Estonian economy, the justice system, the Unemployment Insurance Fund/Töötukassa) and international (comparison with the economies of the European Union and Haiti, references to Duolingo and Ukrainian digital solutions). Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are critical of the current government’s management, highlighting the three-year recession and the increase of 10,000 people on the state payroll. They support increasing efficiency through automation and artificial intelligence, contrasting this stance with the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s refusal to use AI with client data.
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Social Issues
The accessibility of learning the Estonian language on digital platforms is addressed, emphasizing the need for a national plan, given that major applications do not offer Estonian. In the healthcare sector, criticism is leveled at the failure of the gene mapping project and the lack of utilization of artificial intelligence to improve medical services without compromising patient privacy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on regulatory gaps, specifically regarding insurance for self-driving vehicles and drones, which are hindering testing within Estonia. Key priorities include developing AI competence within the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Affairs, as well as the actual implementation of personalized state services (eesti.ee).
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