Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is in opposition, calling into question the consistency of the government’s (the SDE and the Minister of Finance) positions regarding the specifics of the draft legislation (fine units). The political framework is highly critical of the Social Democrats’ policies and their tenure in government, which is deemed poor. These positions are aimed at challenging both the substance of the policy and the underlying value framework (gender representation).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the draft law, particularly concerning monetary fines and penalty units, while simultaneously demanding clarity regarding the sanctions policy. Furthermore, statistical data (70,000 fewer men than women) is employed to challenge the definition of gender underrepresentation, thereby showcasing an ability to utilize data effectively to overturn political narratives.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, yet simultaneously confrontational and interrogative, directed straight at the rapporteur and their political party. The speaker employs logical appeals, relying on the text of the law and statistics to refute the opposing side's accusations (the denigration of women). The tone is skeptical and overtly aggressive toward the Social Democrats, accusing them of incompetence and operating on false premises.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Social Democratic Party (SDE), which is criticized both for its policies (the definition of underrepresented gender) and for its previous work in government. The criticism is intense and includes the direct refutation of accusations (the denigration of women), as well as the personal quoting of government members (Tanel Kiik). The opposition is both substantive and procedural (the linking of the bill's objectives).
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation (the Securities Market Act) and the definitions of gender representation stemming from Estonian statistics. There is no regional or international focus.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints focus on the details of securities market regulation. Concerns were raised regarding the clarity and consistency of pecuniary penalties imposed on legal persons (up to 400,000 euros), demanding greater transparency in the overall sanctions policy.
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Social Issues
The main social topic is gender representation on boards and the definition of the underrepresented gender. The speaker uses statistical data to challenge the view that women are the underrepresented gender and criticizes the draft bill for being tied to the introduction of gender quotas. Simultaneously, it is stressed that women are competent to lead boards, thereby refuting accusations of devaluing women.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the second reading of the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (Bill 588 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, focusing both on the technical language used for penalties and on the justification and linkage of the law's social objectives (gender representation).
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