Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The central theme is the fight against complex fraud schemes, aimed at protecting the Estonian people and restoring faith in the rule of law. The speaker strongly supports the proposal put forward to the Government of the Republic to establish an anti-fraud action plan, stressing the political will and priority behind it. The issue is being approached from both an outcome-based perspective (the lack of coordinated action) and a value-based perspective (the sense of justice and the state's credibility). The political stance calls for swift and decisive national intervention.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the nature and scope of fraud, citing specific examples (AI development, deepfake calls, investment scams) and utilizing statistical data (CERT-EE incidents, 7 million euros in financial damage over 11 months). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of a continuously updated plan that accounts for the speed and complexity of criminal activity. This expertise is further evident in the identification and mapping of necessary institutional cooperation (PPA, FI, banks, ministries).
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is urgent and serious, emphasizing the significant economic, social, and health damage caused by fraud. The speaker uses both statistics and emotional appeals (such as faith in the state and a sense of justice) to persuade, illustrating the problem through analogies (like school bullying). The style is formal yet engaging, also incorporating brief moments of levity and personal advice (you can listen to what they say, but you need to take your time when making decisions).
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is restricted to presenting the draft resolution at the Riigikogu session and responding to questions, which demonstrates active involvement in the legislative process. Prior work on reviewing the discussion held within the committee is also mentioned. The speaker is prepared to answer questions repeatedly and in detail to underscore the significance of the draft resolution.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic and various agencies due to the lack of a comprehensive and coordinated plan for combating fraud, and because the issue is not considered a sufficient priority. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on inaction and an uncoordinated approach. Doubts have been raised within the commission regarding the necessity of an action plan, which the speaker is attempting to refute.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is considered critical for finding a solution, emphasizing the need to involve the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of the Interior, the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board), the Financial Supervision Authority, and private companies (banks, telecommunications firms). The speaker hopes and believes that responsible members of parliament from both the opposition and the coalition will support the bill, citing the desire to achieve broad-based political support.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centered on protecting the people of Estonia and coordinating the activities of state agencies (including the PPA and RIA). Specific local or regional projects or communities are not emphasized, apart from a reference to the previous coronavirus crisis situation in Võru.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on reducing citizens’ financial losses (amounting to millions of euros) through fraud prevention, which is integral to the credibility of the rule of law. Support is given to state intervention and mapping the need for resource allocation to prevent individuals from facing economic and social exclusion. Fraud prevention is viewed as a measure for ensuring economic stability.
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Social Issues
The social problem under discussion is the vulnerability of people—especially the elderly, but also digitally savvy youth—to complex scams, resulting in significant social and health damage. It is emphasized that leaving individuals to fend for themselves erodes the public's sense of justice and their faith in the state. Therefore, coordinated awareness campaigns targeting various demographic groups are crucial.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the initiation of a draft Riigikogu resolution aimed at obligating the Government of the Republic to develop an anti-fraud action plan. The speaker, who is the submitter of the draft, emphasizes that this represents a direction of political will, requiring neither immediate legal acts nor budgetary resources, but merely the launching of a process.
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