Session Profile: Mart Maastik
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
2025-09-16
Political Position
The key issue is the security and regulation of e-voting. The speaker voiced serious concerns regarding the system's security risks, citing negative international comparisons (Venezuela, Russia) and stressing the necessity of improving security ahead of the upcoming elections. This stance is heavily focused on policy and results, demanding improvements to the system's overall performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge concerning the security and international regulation of e-voting, citing specific circumstances, such as decisions by other nations not to adopt the system. Furthermore, specific external recommendations are brought up, including the OSCE group's advice to regulate e-elections in greater detail.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, courteous, and focused on questions, addressing the esteemed rapporteur. Logical appeals are employed, based on facts (OSCE recommendations) and international comparisons, to underscore the urgency and risks associated with the topic. The tone is one of concern and demands specific answers regarding security measures.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker references the faction's prior activities, noting that the Isamaa faction met with the rapporteur in June to discuss the security risks associated with e-elections. This demonstrates active preparation and the raising of the issue before the full plenary session. The visit of the OSCE group in June is also mentioned.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the security deficiencies of the e-voting system and regulatory shortcomings. The resistance is procedural and political, calling for the system to be made safer, but direct opponents are not criticized personally.
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Collaboration Style
This indicates internal cooperation and preparation within the faction, as evidenced by the mention of the Isamaa faction meeting with the rapporteur in June. However, data on broader cross-party cooperation or readiness for compromise is lacking.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonia's e-voting system) and on international comparison (with references to the OSCE, Venezuela, and Russia). There is no local or regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Insufficient Data
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on tightening the regulation of e-elections and ensuring their security. The speaker supports more detailed regulation, citing the OSCE recommendation, and is initiating a review of the existing procedures.
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