Agenda Profile: Alar Laneman
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the foundation of democracy and the integrity of elections, which is heavily addressed within the context of national defense and hybrid warfare. This stance is value-based, emphasizing that a lack of confidence in e-voting could erode the state's fundamental pillars and its will to defend itself. The political focus is aimed at guaranteeing national security through trustworthy democratic processes.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and security, utilizing the specific term "hybrid warfare" and analyzing its danger in undermining democratic processes. This competence focuses on systemic impact, directly linking the credibility of elections with national defense issues.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is serious and cautionary, emphasizing the criticality of the topic by directly referencing "the conditions of war, specifically hybrid war." Both a logical and emotional appeal are utilized, employing the metaphor of a "crumbling foundation" and raising questions regarding the impact on the will to defend. The address is formal, directed toward the honorable session chairman and the presenter.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to the submission of one question during a Riigikogu session within the framework of a debate on an important national issue. This points to active involvement in debates concerning security and democracy.
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Opposition Stance
No direct adversary is named, but the criticism is aimed at the distrust of e-voting and the questioning of electoral integrity, which is viewed as a threat to the foundation of the state. This stance indirectly opposes those who underestimate the threat of hybrid warfare or the erosion of electoral credibility.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data to assess cooperation or willingness to compromise. The remark is a formal question directed at the presenter, indicating participation in a structured discussion.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national and international security issues, such as the foundation of democracy and national defense. Regional or local focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, the integrity of democratic processes is emphasized, along with its direct influence on society's will to defend itself. The fairness of elections is treated as the cornerstone of social stability and national defense.
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Legislative Focus
The focus centers on the legislative-level discussion of a critical national issue pertaining to the legality of elections and the security dimension. The speaker supports the debate and initiated the questions, stressing the necessity of legislative oversight to protect the foundation of democracy.
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