Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
2024-09-16
Political Position
Critical and emphasizing the protection of rights: expresses concern over the trajectory towards a surveillance society and a police state, and stresses the need for transparency and decision-making based on clear grounds, especially regarding the potential prohibition of public assemblies.
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Topic Expertise
Is knowledgeable about legislative matters and the boundaries of rights, specifically mentioning the draft Public Order Act, the grounds for registry inquiries, and the context surrounding the hate speech bill; emphasizes that the foundation for any decision must be clearly justified.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is anxious and alarming, employing interrogative sentences, warnings, and references to historical context; the style is formal, yet utilizes emotional warning signs.
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Activity Patterns
A single plenary address refers to the ongoing bill and proceedings; the presentation is specific and geared toward questions.
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Opposition Stance
Critical of the draft legislation; a strongly oppositional character, primarily due to the risks associated with restricting rights and freedoms.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Stresses the protection of civil rights and the freedom of assembly, and links restrictions on these rights to the growth of surveillance; notes equally concerning warning signs for democratic freedoms.
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Legislative Focus
The text focuses on the draft Law Enforcement Act, clearly emphasizing the need for a comprehensible legal basis and transparency. It raises the question of the criteria used for making decisions and how registry inquiries operate.
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