Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats
Phony phone calls. Statistics, measures to prevent this activity.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The main concern is scam calls and their systematic prevention in Estonia. He/She stresses the need for accurate statistics and increased accountability among institutions, and calls for the implementation of concrete measures. The stance is problem-oriented and assertive, focusing on preventing these activities through analysis and improved transparency, rather than emphasizing ideological changes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
He uses data and statistics: last year, there were 540 reports of scam calls, with damages totaling about 3 million euros; this year, 270 people have reported incidents, and the damage is approximately 1.5 million euros. He distinguishes between incidents occurring in Estonia and patterns that suggest potential foreign involvement, pointing to the need for a science-based assessment. This demonstrates a data- and fact-driven approach and a desire for government work to be evidence-based.
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Rhetorical Style
The vocal tone is decisively critical and sharply candid, yet there is an attempt to balance the presentation of both emotion and facts. The speaker uses visual imagery and examples (e.g., "Figuratively speaking...") to better illustrate the issue. The texts maintain a formal tone, and the effective raising of questions and problems enhances the efficiency of the discussion.
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Activity Patterns
He delivered two addresses on the same day (2024-10-16), concentrating on the issue of fraudulent calls. The presentation repeatedly emphasized the questions: how many reports have been received and what steps are being taken. It appears that this topic has recently remained a regular focus of parliamentary debates.
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Opposition Stance
He adopts a critical tone regarding the functioning and accountability of the existing system; he stresses the need for more precise data and concrete measures. The critique is primarily procedural and operational, focusing on the clarity of information and results, rather than leveling accusations against personal rivals. While opportunities for compromise and cooperation are mentioned to some extent, the primary emphasis remains on accountability and transparency.
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Collaboration Style
The text emphasizes cooperation with various agencies (police, tax office, etc.) and improving transparency, although specific partnerships or forms of collaboration are not mentioned. He/She stresses that incoming calls should originate from the same number that was initially dialed, suggesting a focus on institutional accountability and follow-up procedures. Although the need for cooperation has been noted, concrete agreements or steps are missing.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the Estonian context; the discussion covers domestic Estonian data, registered phone numbers, and questions regarding the role of Estonian institutions (the police, the Tax and Customs Board). Amidst the broader national and international context, concern is specifically raised about a local scheme operating within Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic spotlight is focused on the scale of losses caused by scam calls: roughly 3 million euros last year, about 1.5 million euros this year, affecting 540 people last year and 270 this year. There is no discussion of economic policy or macroeconomic measures, but the magnitude of the losses is emphasized as the systemic cost inflicted by such crimes. Broader economic or labor policy guidance is absent.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supervision and the development of measures to tackle fraudulent calls. The necessity for more precise data and visible progress is emphasized, although specific bills or legislative steps have not been outlined. Emphasis is placed on the accountability of state institutions and increasing transparency regarding new measures, alongside the development of public awareness and control mechanisms.
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