Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov

First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

2025-04-21

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The speaker expresses strong skepticism regarding the security of e-voting, highlighting security risks and potential avenues for undue influence. They support the formation of an investigative committee as a necessary step to restore public trust in the electoral system. The overall position is cautious and focused on security.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the e-voting process and its potential weaknesses, comparing traditional polling booth voting with digital voting. They use specific examples and analogies (e.g., a case related to the church patriarch) to illustrate the security risks.

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs interrogative rhetoric ("Doesn't it seem to you...?") aimed at persuading the opposing side. The style is polite but assertive, utilizing concrete examples and analogies to support their positions. It emphasizes societal anxiety and the need for transparency.

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Activity Patterns
Based on the limited data, active participation is evident in Riigikogu sessions, where questions and viewpoints regarding e-elections were presented. It is not possible to identify more specific patterns.

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Opposition Stance
It does not express direct opposition to specific individuals or groups, but rather focuses on systemic problems within e-voting. The criticism is constructive and aimed at improving the process, not destructive confrontation.

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Collaboration Style
It demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by offering an investigative commission as a solution for restoring trust. The approach is consensus-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of convincing the entire society of the electoral system's reliability.

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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.

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Economic Views
Not enough data

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Social Issues
Insufficient data.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the security and transparency of the electoral system, supporting the establishment of an investigative commission to examine the Riigikogu e-voting process. This approach is proactive and geared toward ensuring the system's trustworthiness.

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