Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The decision by the city of Tallinn to restrict the number of polling stations is viewed as a failure to guarantee the principles of free elections. The position taken is strongly critical; it emphasizes the freedom of elections and the right to choose the voting method (including paper ballots). The decision has been framed as a political move, which the speaker does not endorse.
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Topic Expertise
He points to election statistics: 53% in local elections and 58% in European Parliament elections voted at polling stations, and he uses this as an argument in defense of free elections. He highlights the principle of "principles of free elections" and discusses the organization of elections and participation.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of the speech is critical, yet formal and centered on the argument. It uses statistics and rhetorical questions to present moral arguments.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is clear: they are criticizing the Tallinn city government's decision and claiming that it restricts electoral freedom.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the decision made by the City of Tallinn, the local government, and its impact on voters.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The stances center on the protection of democracy and individual freedoms; it is emphasized that the freedom of elections means voting without pressure and using a freely chosen voting method.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative item on the agenda is the first reading of the bill investigating the security of the Riigikogu's e-voting process; the speaker uses the Tallinn example as a critical argument regarding the necessity of the bill and the assurance of security. The speaker is generally aligned with the opposition due to the local decision.
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