Session Profile: Arvo Aller
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-10
Political Position
The speaker adopts a strongly opposing position regarding e-voting, demanding its immediate suspension, citing the fundamental principles of democratic governance and the rule of law. Another critical issue addressed is national defense, specifically emphasizing the need for the government to take responsibility for the absence of effective countermeasures against attack drones. These positions are primarily value-driven and aimed at criticizing the effectiveness of the government's performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding electoral processes, citing the international ODIHR report and drawing a comparison with the e-elections in Russia and Venezuela. Furthermore, they are aware of the specific needs of national defense, demanding accountability for the availability of a combat weapon designed to counter attack drones.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharp, interrogative, and confrontational, focusing on demanding accountability and criticizing the opposing side for avoiding answers ("you smoothly glossed over it"). Strong rhetorical comparisons are used (Estonia vs. Russia e-elections) to dramatically emphasize the author's position.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data, activity is confined to pointed questions raised during the plenary session, directed both at the committee rapporteur and the individual responding to the interpellation. This pattern demonstrates active participation in the processes of oversight and demanding accountability.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is clearly operating in an opposition role, criticizing government representatives for avoiding responsibility and also targeting the work of the e-elections commission. The criticism is intense and focuses both on political accountability and procedural unfairness (i.e., dodging the questions).
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding cooperation or willingness to compromise; the speaker's style is rather confrontational and demanding, focusing on challenging the opposing party's positions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national and international issues, such as Estonia's democratic order, e-elections, and national defense capability. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the focus is on questions of democratic governance and the rule of law, particularly the challenging of the legitimacy of e-voting. This is framed as a matter of values, concerning the integrity and trustworthiness of the state.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the critical monitoring of existing processes and policies, especially the demand for the suspension of e-elections and issues concerning national defense responsibilities. The speaker acts primarily as an overseer and a critical interrogator.
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