Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-06
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on ensuring the transparency and reliability of e-elections. The speaker sharply criticizes the inadequate legislation that prevents political parties from involving independent auditors, as well as the administrative confusion between the electoral commission and the electoral service. This stance is strongly aimed at improving electoral organization, emphasizing the procedural and legal framework.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in election management and e-voting procedures, highlighting details regarding letters sent to political parties and the short notice given for the appointment of auditors. He/She is aware of the legal dispute that has arisen between the electoral commission and the election service, and is able to point out gaps in the law concerning the involvement of independent auditors.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned and critical, emphasizing the importance of the draft decision under discussion. The speaker employs a narrative, describing a sequence of events leading up to the local elections, to illustrate administrative "chaos" and incompetence. The emotional appeal is amplified by the rhetorical question: "Imagine how it is possible that e-elections have been around for so long, yet our law still hasn't even accounted for such a simple matter."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Service for the administrative chaos and inconsistent decisions they have caused. Legislation is also being criticized because, despite the long-term use of e-voting, it has failed to provide for the inclusion of independent auditors. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the procedures for organizing local elections and e-voting, which affect all local governments. Specific regional projects or communities are not emphasized.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on amending the Election Act to ensure that independent auditors have the ability to audit e-voting. The speaker strongly supports the draft resolution under discussion, which is intended to close a long-standing legislative gap concerning the transparency of e-voting.
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