Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act and Other Acts (Transposition of the Cybersecurity 2 Directive) (Bill 739 SE)
2025-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is in favor of strengthening cybersecurity, emphasizing the necessity of implementing additional security measures, given that people suffer daily due to cyberattacks. However, the position is heavily procedural, demanding that an economic impact analysis be conducted before the bill can be processed further. Support for cybersecurity is conditional and tied to the requirement for fiscal transparency.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the bill's scope, noting that it amends ten laws, including the Ports Act, the Railways Act, and the Aviation Act. They are familiar with the expanded circle of new subjects, which reaches beyond ETOs, and highlight the absence of an economic impact analysis, suggesting an awareness of legislative requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on questions, addressing the presenter directly. Logical arguments are used (costs, the volume of legislation) and moderate urgency is emphasized regarding the everyday impact of cyberattacks on people. The tone is critical but not hostile, focusing on the lack of facts and analysis.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government or the bill’s sponsors due to a procedural shortcoming, as the lack of economic analysis renders the assessment of the financial burden subjective. Strong opposition is directed against the criminals ("thugs") who carry out cyberattacks, and the speaker emphasizes the necessity of toughening their penalties.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the cybersecurity of the Estonian state and extensive legislative amendments concerning national infrastructure (e.g., the Ports Act and the Railways Act). There is no regional or local focus; this is a nationwide regulation.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight concerns regarding the financial burden and costs imposed on businesses by the new cybersecurity requirements. The speaker calls for fiscal transparency and the availability of an economic impact analysis to properly assess the regulation’s effect on the business sector.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues highlighted is the daily hardship caused by cyberattacks, which necessitates a response from the state. The primary focus is on strengthening law and order, specifically questioning the feasibility of increasing the severity of penalties for cybercriminals.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the comprehensive amendment of the Cybersecurity Act and ten related laws (Bill 739 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical reviewer of the draft legislation, highlighting the lack of an assessment of the financial burden and the necessity of tightening the penalty policy.
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