Agenda Profile: Siim Pohlak
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position centers on the issue of electoral integrity, drawing attention to the widespread use of e-voting in both Estonia and Russia. The speaker challenges the presenter's assertion regarding why e-voting is dangerous and susceptible to fraud in Russia, yet considered acceptable in Estonia, suggesting a potential value-based double standard. This position is inquisitive and demands clarification concerning the underlying philosophy used to evaluate e-voting systems.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of comparative electoral systems, emphasizing that Estonia and Russia are the only countries where e-voting is used so widely. The expertise is focused on the technical and procedural aspects of elections (e-voting) in an international context.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and questioning, addressing the respected chairman and the presenter. The speaker uses a logical comparison (Estonia vs Russia e-elections) to highlight a potential contradiction, demanding that the presenter describe and explain their view.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the rapporteur's positions and the assumptions underlying the draft bill, especially concerning the assessment of e-voting security in various countries. The criticism targets political consistency and procedural evaluation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is international (Russia's presidential elections) and national (Estonia's electoral system), utilizing a comparison of the two countries in the context of the widespread use of e-voting.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on processing the first reading of Riigikogu draft resolution 395 OE (Non-recognition of Russian elections). The speaker's role is that of a questioner, seeking to clarify the views of the resolution's supporters regarding the security of e-voting.
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