Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

2025-03-10

Political Position
The most crucial issues are anti-corruption oversight and the transparency of state funding within the framework of the Nordica case. The position is sharply critical of the decisions made by Minister Michal and the entire coalition, and emphasizes the need to strengthen accountability and supervision. It demands the active involvement of a special commission and the prosecutor's office, and sees direct liability for the members of the management board and the supervisory council, should the allegations prove justified. A clear direction for control and accountability, backed by strong enforcement, is taking shape, which is being contrasted with the criticism leveled against current practices.

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Topic Expertise
The presentation features a noticeable, fact-focused, and highly detailed approach to technically complex subjects. Specific figures are provided (1,140,000 euros, 190,000 euros per month, 25,000 euros per month, 1.5 million in loans), along with the relevant timeline (2023–2024). The roles of the Special Committee for Supervision and Anti-Corruption and the Prosecutor's Office, deficiencies in procurement, and funding streams are painstakingly described; references to official bodies (the Ministry of Climate, KredEx) are utilized. He/She demonstrates a comprehensive discussion of state funding issues within the aviation sector and their connections to the backgrounds of adjacent companies.

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Rhetorical Style
The discourse is quite sharply critical, combative, and overwhelmingly fact-based; it uses short sentences and concrete data to reinforce the accusations. It employs a strong, emotion-evoking tone, coupled with an admonishing and anti-arrogance undertone; the text is permeated by questions and references intended to shock and mobilize attention. The style is highly narrative and data-driven, yet it remains formal, focusing attention on the necessity of oversight and accountability.

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Activity Patterns
Time frame: The plenary address on March 10, 2025; it refers to continuous oversight activity and the problem of obtaining documents since November; it utilizes references to special committee sessions and materials submitted to the Prosecutor's Office. A thorough, unambiguously structured speech was presented, which consolidates several previously occurred events and issues. This demonstrates continued activity in oversight and the submission of new inquiries and points of attention.

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Opposition Stance
The attack is primarily aimed at Minister Michal, along with the management and supervisory boards of KredEx and Nordica. The criticism also extends to the coalition as a whole, which, in the speaker’s view, has obscured or diminished accountability. It is highlighted that crucial operations were conducted without transparent procurement processes or due procedure, and the speaker calls for investigation and holding those responsible to account. The intensity is high, and compromise is not on the table, as the explicit goal is thorough scrutiny and ensuring accountability.

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Collaboration Style
The strong cooperation style is not the fundamental approach—it primarily emphasizes issues of supervision and individual accountability and refers to the involvement of a special commission and the prosecutor's office. There is a noticeable lack of clear emphasis on broad-based bipartisan cooperation; control and the disclosure of materials are stressed more than joint action. A limited possibility for cooperation in the area of Procurement and Partnerships has been mentioned ("the parallel proposal for Lufthansa... was deemed unsuitable"); therefore, lines of cooperation do exist, but they operate within the context of critical oversight.

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Regional Focus
A focus at the national level, concentrating on the resources of the Estonian state and the interests of the taxpayer. KredEx, the Ministry of Climate, Stenbock House, and processes related to state oversight are mentioned; there is no reference to specific regional areas or local municipalities. Thus, the focus is national and involves systematic oversight at the state level.

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Economic Views
The economic focus is reflected in the protection of the state budget and taxpayer funds; criticism regarding state intervention or the granting of loans (the Nordica bailout) and unfair/expected contracts that caused losses to the taxpayer. It points out that the loan and consulting agreements were concentrated in unstable ventures, and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability concerning state financing, rather than focusing on expansion or additional costs. There is a clearly negative attitude towards the government’s intentions to use public money for bailouts if such actions are not transparently and legally controlled.

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Social Issues
Not enough data

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Legislative Focus
The key legislative priorities include the full operational capacity and development of the special anti-corruption commission; demanding that management and council members be held accountable, and utilizing the mechanism of compulsory attendance if necessary. Emphasis is placed on the disclosure of materials and the strengthening of cooperation procedures within the framework of parliamentary oversight; cooperation with the prosecutor's office and the acceleration of document issuance are cited as priorities.

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