Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
2025-09-24
Political Position
The representative of the Centre Party faction holds a position of strong opposition regarding the draft bill, emphasizing the privacy of individuals and the protection of fundamental rights, as well as the necessity for comprehensive risk analyses and contingency plans. He called for the second reading to be suspended and stressed the importance of a broad-based debate and public transparency, suggesting an approach that is likely policy- and value-driven.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The individual possesses deep knowledge of privacy, data accessibility, and security matters, referencing risk analyses, contingency plans, and examples involving the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the Tax and Customs Board, and internal control mechanisms. They cite specific figures and institutional references (e.g., 1,400 officials), demonstrating technical understanding of the sector's nuances.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
It employs a highly admonishing and critical tone, often utilizing questions and exclamations (“Imagine…”) and introducing doubt through detailed scrutiny. The text features a style that is emotional yet narrative, rich with specific examples and observations.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The proceedings were intensive within the scope of a single sitting: multiple speeches delivered on 2025-09-24 focused on the draft bill, demonstrating both oversight and active participation on that day, as well as persistent tracking of the issue during plenary sessions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposing viewpoint: against the draft bill. The criticism is based on the inadequately regulated scope concerning privacy, data protection, and control, coupled with the opaque nature of the debate. As the opposition, it defends the limits of state intervention and civil rights.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Demonstrates limited willingness to cooperate—emphasizes a factional proposal and the need for broad-based debate, but fails to highlight broader, multi-party cooperation or compromise proposals. The absence of local coalitions or a sincere joint decision is not emphasized.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, but it mentions regional topics such as the Tallinn–Häädemeeste railway connection, the issue of Rail Baltic, and questions related to the Latvian border. The links between regional infrastructure and border pricing are highlighted.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The text emphasizes the significance of taxpayer money and the need for rigorous cost tracking. It cites 70 million euros allocated for the train procurement and roughly 30 million annually for maintenance, underscoring the necessity for associated risk and benefit analyses. It further highlights that these expenditures must be justified and transparent.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
A strong emphasis is placed on individual privacy and data protection; it criticizes widespread surveillance and the blurring of faces, stressing the protection of fundamental human rights and the ethical and lawful use of data. The critique also centers on the need for democratic and transparent procedures.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main focus is the suspension of the bill’s second reading, the necessity for risk analyses and contingency plans, and specific amendments to the bill’s wording (limited scope of cameras, control over data access). The projected outcome in the absence of progress is highlighted, and emphasis is placed on conducting a broad debate and clarifying the legislation before its adoption.
4 Speeches Analyzed