Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-17
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical of the implementation of the government coalition’s draft bill, although it is acknowledged that the overall direction of combating money laundering may even be correct. Emphasis is placed on the principles of the rule of law, particularly the transparency of data collection and the citizens’ right to know what data has been collected about them. The failure of the draft bill is attributed to the government coalition’s incompetence and the diminishing role of the parliament. The political framework is strongly value-driven, focusing on the protection of parliamentary culture.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in data protection, artificial intelligence regulation, and legislative procedures. Specific terminology is employed, including "depseudonymization," "algorithm," "artificial intelligence," and "high-risk system," with explicit reference to the European Union's AI Act. Detailed comparisons are drawn between the data disclosure practices of the Financial Intelligence Unit (RAB) and the prosecutor's office, highlighting deficiencies in the current legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharply critical, confrontational, and deeply concerned, especially regarding the incompetence of the rapporteur and the actions of the governing coalition. Logical and technical arguments are employed to demonstrate the shortcomings of the draft bill and the threats it poses to the rule of law. The rhetoric is focused on emphasizing the role of parliament and the importance of debate, while simultaneously accusing the Reform Party of undermining parliamentary culture.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary debate on the draft bill, posing repeated questions and delivering an extended address. They referenced the thorough work done on the drafts by themselves and their colleague Aivar Kokk, irrespective of their participation in the committee. It was stressed that the parliamentary chamber is the proper venue for holding the debate, contrasting this approach with meetings that take place behind closed doors.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are accused of incompetence, causing the economic recession, and deliberately diminishing the role of parliament. The criticism is intense and focuses both on policy execution (failed implementation) and procedural opacity (secret meetings). The incompetence of the rapporteur, Maris Lauri, in handling the subject matter is particularly sharply criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker recognizes the thorough work done by colleague Aivar Kokk on the draft legislation, even though he does not participate in the committee. There is no apparent willingness to compromise with the governing coalition; instead, the focus is placed on the necessity of restoring the role of parliament and ensuring transparent lawmaking. It is mentioned that the speaker and Aivar Kokk are not welcome in the Reform Party’s backroom.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation (specifically, the mandate of the Financial Intelligence Unit) and international regulations (the European Union AI Act). Regional or local focus is not present in the speeches.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is tied to sharp criticism of the government coalition's policies, which the speaker claims have triggered a recession lasting more than three years. While the overall direction of the anti-money laundering fight is supported, there is a demand for its transparent and competent implementation. It is stressed that a transparent system benefits everyone.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around citizens' rights and privacy concerning data collection by government agencies. The speaker strongly stresses the necessity of guaranteeing individuals the right to know precisely when and how their data was gathered during an inquiry, serving as a means to hold these institutions accountable. There is a demand for the creation of public log files to prevent data from being scrutinized merely "just in case."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill concerning the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) data processing and highlighting its shortcomings. The priority is to ensure legislative transparency, prohibit the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence, and establish an obligation to inform individuals about the collection of their data during an investigation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current implementation of the draft bill.
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