Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-04-17
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the expansion of e-voting and m-voting, stressing the system's lack of security and the widespread distrust among voters. The primary focus is on value-based criticism regarding the secrecy, transparency, and reliability of elections, asserting that the system is "controlled from within." The speaker argues that the distrust of 40% of voters should be setting off alarm bells, but the government is ignoring this danger.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical and legal expertise on the topic of e-elections, referencing the coordination table, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the specifics of identity verification. It is particularly emphasized that during e-voting, only the validity of the certificate is checked, not the identity of the individual, and risks associated with application store administrators are highlighted. Furthermore, the speaker references the positions of the National Electoral Committee (RVK) concerning the obsolescence of information systems regulation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, utilizing logical arguments, statistics (a drop in trustworthiness to 40%), and references to official documents. Figurative language is employed to criticize the legislative process, exemplified by the phrase: "first there should be an egg, and only then should one cackle." The tone is accusatory, aimed particularly at the government, and repeatedly poses unanswered questions regarding the example set by other democratic countries.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The course of action is centered on actively criticizing and posing questions regarding the draft law (amendments to the electoral law) during the plenary session of the Riigikogu. The speaker also references personal conversations held with young people and their constituents to substantiate their claims concerning the opposition to e-voting.
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Opposition Stance
Strong criticism has been leveled against the government and the coalition, who are accused of ignoring the views of the 40% of people who distrust e-voting and of imposing an insecure system. Criticism is also aimed at the Constitutional Committee's subjective decision to bundle the proposed amendments together and at the pressuring of the Republic Electoral Committee to address the verification of insecure elections.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is predominantly oppositional towards the ruling coalition and the rapporteurs of the draft bill. The speaker bases their argumentation on the risks presented in the harmonization table of the Republic's Electoral Commission (RVK) and demands that the RVK's proposals be taken into account.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the crisis of democratic trust is emphasized, citing the fact that 40% of voters do not trust e-elections. Furthermore, the right of other politicians to speak on behalf of all young people is challenged, highlighting the opposition to e-voting among their own constituents and young people.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing the proposed amendments to the Electoral Law (m-voting), stressing that the law requires a complete overhaul, as the regulation concerning information systems is obsolete. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the draft legislation, also criticizing the procedural decisions made by the Constitutional Committee and the expansion of the National Electoral Committee's mandate regarding the definition of identity verification.
3 Speeches Analyzed