Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

2025-04-21

Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly critical stance on e-voting, highlighting the security risks and the public’s widespread distrust of electronic elections. The position is highly cautious, with the speaker demanding increased transparency and the establishment of an oversight commission to restore public confidence.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of e-elections and security issues, pointing out specific risks like foreign influence and a lack of voting confidentiality. The expert knowledge is rather general, focusing on procedural and security aspects.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is inquisitive and cautious, employing rhetorical questions ("Doesn't it seem to you...") and referencing the public's anxiety. The style is polite but critical, combining emotional arguments (societal anxiety) with logical concerns (security risks).

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Activity Patterns
Based on the limited data available, active participation in the plenary session is evident, with questions consecutively posed regarding the same topic. The speaking pattern demonstrates a persistent focus on one specific issue.

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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not express direct opposition to specific individuals, but rather criticizes the system and processes. The criticism is constructive, offering solutions (the creation of a commission) to mitigate the problems.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker adopts a cooperative approach, proposing the establishment of a commission as a joint solution to rebuild trust. The style is consensus-seeking rather than confrontational.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on electoral legislation and the security of democratic processes, emphasizing the need for an oversight committee to ensure the reliability of e-elections.

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