Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on the security and regulation of e-voting, an issue being treated as a major national risk, particularly given the upcoming elections. The speaker voices concerns regarding the system's security, citing the practices of countries like Venezuela and Russia, and contrasting this with the fact that most nations have rejected e-voting due to security vulnerabilities. This stance is clearly directed toward enhancing the system's security and implementing more precise regulation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the international context of e-voting, pointing out countries that either use this system or avoid it due to security risks. Specific reference is also made to the recommendations of the OSCE group for the more detailed regulation of e-elections, which demonstrates procedural and expert knowledge regarding the topic of election security.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and businesslike, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur respectfully. Logical appeals are used, which are based on international comparisons and the recommendations of expert groups (OSCE). The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the need for the rapid resolution of security risks before the elections.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker references a previous meeting in June with the presenter (the Chancellor of Justice), where the security risks of e-elections were discussed, demonstrating proactive and regular activity outside the plenary hall. This suggests a pattern where the faction addresses issues directly with the relevant institutions before official presentations.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the insecurity of the e-voting system and the lack of adequate regulation, issues tied directly to national policy and the responsible government agencies. The statement calls for improvements to the system, citing its similarity to practices in Russia and Venezuela, which constitutes an implicit negative comparison.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the positions of the Isamaa faction and has participated in formal institutional cooperation with the Chancellor of Justice, meeting with him/her in June to discuss security risks. This demonstrates the faction’s readiness to engage with supervisory bodies at the faction level for the purpose of resolving specific issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (the Estonian e-voting system) and on international comparison (references to other countries and OSCE recommendations). There is no emphasis placed on specific local or regional Estonian issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The topic under discussion relates to the democratic process and the integrity of elections, which is inherently linked to civil rights and national security. The focus is placed on guaranteeing the transparency and security of elections, a matter that constitutes a vital social and governance issue.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the more detailed regulation of the e-voting system to mitigate security risks, directly citing OSCE recommendations. The speaker is a proponent of the initiative, calling for the improvement and supplementation of the existing regulation.
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