Session Profile: Urmas Kruuse
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-09
Political Position
The political stance is strongly supportive of the e-voting system, outright rejecting the argument that it poses a threat to democracy. The speaker stresses that e-voting represents freedom of choice, given that voters always have the alternative option of casting a paper ballot. This position is deeply rooted in policy and values, and serves to defend the trustworthiness of the current system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of electoral procedures, highlighting the alternatives of both e-voting and paper voting, and using an analogy involving transportation choice. The argument is supported by referencing a Norstat survey concerning trust in the 2023 Riigikogu elections, indicating an awareness of public opinion research.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is argumentative and confrontational, using a simplifying analogy (transportation) to clarify its position. The tone is challenging, accusing opponents of self-contradiction and creating illusions. The speech concludes with a sharp, personal, and provocative question regarding the burning of the ID card.
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Activity Patterns
Records exist for only one speech given during a plenary session, which centered on the debate concerning e-elections. This indicates active participation in significant parliamentary debates.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at those who view e-voting as a threat to democracy and question the system's reliability. The criticism is intense, accusing opponents of self-contradiction and creating the illusion that trust is somehow maximally high in countries that use paper ballots. Opponents are being provoked with a direct, personal question about their ID cards.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing questions regarding Estonian democracy and the electoral system. There is also mention of an international comparison with countries that only use paper ballots, specifically to cast doubt on the opposing side's claims.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The theme of democratic participation and electoral freedom is addressed, emphasizing the option of choosing between e-voting and paper voting. Social issues are examined through the lens of electoral trust and security.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the plenary discussion concerning electoral administration and democracy, which indicates legislative interest in the stability and reliability of the electoral system. Specific bills or amendments were not mentioned.
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