Session Profile: Mihkel Lees
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-12
Political Position
The political position focuses on regulatory issues, particularly standardization, accreditation, and cybersecurity. The speaker strongly supports the further processing of the draft bill, emphasizing the procedural and political framework. The main emphasis is on consumer protection in the context of the security of smart devices and goods ordered from third countries.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical and regulatory expertise regarding standardization, accreditation fees, and cybersecurity requirements (e.g., passwords for refrigerators). Specific data concerning accreditation fees and the number of clients is utilized, lending an authoritative and detailed nature to the presentation's content. This professional knowledge also covers the content and objectives of the services provided by the NGO Standardization and Accreditation Center.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and strictly informative, fitting the role of a committee rapporteur. The tone is neutral and objective, focusing on the presentation of facts (who asked, what was answered, what the fees were). Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on a logical and consensus-based decision-making process.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active at the Economic Affairs Committee session on December 2nd, both asking questions himself and directing the preparation of the draft bill. This demonstrates regular participation in the committee's work and the reporting of its results to the Riigikogu Plenary Session. The pattern of activity is linked to the precise adherence to the stages of the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition. The speech focused on the handling of the draft bill and political problems requiring resolution (e.g., cybersecurity, consumer protection), rather than political criticism.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and open. The speaker emphasizes collaboration with the minister and officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM), repeatedly noting that the committee’s decisions regarding the handling of the draft legislation were reached by consensus. This points to a clear preference for achieving broad-based agreement in the legislative process.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national regulation (standardization, accreditation) and international trade (goods from third countries). There are no specific local or regional interests.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support regulatory oversight to ensure safety and consumer protection, particularly concerning cybersecurity and goods imported from third countries. Emphasis is placed on the transparency of accreditation fees and the activities of conformity assessment bodies. Regulations that prevent consumers from losing funds in e-commerce are preferred.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around consumer protection and security, specifically concerning the cybersecurity of smart devices (home appliances) and the risks associated with e-commerce. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that consumers do not lose money when ordering goods from third countries. Traditional social topics are absent; the focus is entirely on digital security.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Economic Affairs Committee’s draft bill concerning standardization and accreditation, as well as cybersecurity requirements for products. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and responsible for managing the proceedings, ensuring the consensual conclusion of the first reading. The objective is to guarantee product conformity assessment and security.
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