Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The most important issue is the procedural shortcomings and legal gaps associated with the e-voting process. The political stance is strongly critical of the organization of the elections, highlighting the confusion and the short notice period given when appointing auditors before the local elections. The focus is more on performance and procedures, rather than values, emphasizing the system's long-term inability to codify simple matters into law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in election management and e-voting procedures, highlighting specific details, such as the 4–5 day notice period required to find auditors. Particular emphasis is placed on the dispute between the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Service, as well as the legislative gap concerning the involvement of independent auditors.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's tone is critical and concerned, emphasizing the importance of the issue ("a highly important draft decision"). A narrative is employed, describing a sequence of events immediately preceding the local elections, along with rhetorical questions used to highlight the abnormality of the situation and the deficiencies of the law.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the election organizers (the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Service) because of their internal disputes and lack of legislative readiness. The objection is procedural, focusing on their failure to guarantee the transparency of e-voting via independent auditors.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the organization of e-elections and state legislation. Local elections are mentioned only as an example of the national system's deficiencies and the resulting confusion.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the e-voting law, stressing the necessity of regulating the involvement of independent auditors. The speaker strongly supports legislative action aimed at resolving long-standing deficiencies concerning election transparency.
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