Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is firmly against the e-voting system, emphasizing its lack of reliability and the high level of public distrust (referencing a survey of 42% of voters). The focus must be on the system's functionality and ensuring security, rather than on PR campaigns. The speaker questions whether it is technically possible to make the system reliable at all.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the technical and procedural weaknesses of e-voting, highlighting issues related to IP addresses, voter identification, and voting practices within care homes. The argument is supported by a statistical reference to a recent study, which indicates a 42% lack of confidence among voters. It is emphasized that the system's security concerns remain unresolved.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, employing logical arguments to highlight the system's deficiencies and the resulting public skepticism. The tone is one of concern and inquiry, focusing on specific security vulnerabilities (such as the verification of IP addresses and identity). The presentation concludes with a direct question posed to the speaker regarding the feasibility of the system's technical trustworthiness.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed towards the administrators and supporters of the e-voting system who attempt to boost its credibility through PR campaigns instead of genuinely reforming the system. The opposition is intense and focuses on procedural failures, stemming from a lack of knowledge regarding who casts the votes and where those votes originate.
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Collaboration Style
The data is insufficient.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely at the national level, addressing the trustworthiness of Estonia's e-voting system and its impact on the entire electorate. Specific regional issues are not covered, although the example of care homes points to concerns regarding the voting process for vulnerable groups nationwide.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The text addresses social trust in the electoral system, referencing the distrust felt by 42% of voters—nearly half of Estonia. Emphasis is also placed on the security and independence issues surrounding voting for vulnerable groups (e.g., residents of care homes), raising the question of whether the vote is cast by the person receiving care or the caregiver.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently centered on the bill to suspend e-voting (679 OE). The speaker is operating as a critic of the system, supporting measures that would compel the government to take urgent action to improve the system's trustworthiness. The ultimate goal is to guarantee the transparency and reliability of the electoral process.
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