Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Continuation of the first reading of the draft resolution (679 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting"
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the reliability of e-voting and the integrity of elections. The speaker adopts a critical stance, calling into question the presenter’s proposed solution that voting via paper ballot would resolve the problem of systemic distrust (affecting 42% of the population). This position is aimed at analyzing the effectiveness of political procedures and is based on policy rather than values.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise focuses on election management and statistics regarding confidence in e-voting, citing a specific percentage (42%). The speaker is familiar with the substance of the Constitutional Committee's debate and uses technical election terms (paper ballot, e-voting, polling station).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a direct and challenging question to the presenter. The tone is logical and critical, focusing on exposing the substantive inconsistency within the opposing side's argument while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, participating in the debate on e-voting. Activity patterns also indicate participation in and knowledge of the work of the committees (the Constitutional Committee) and the arguments presented there.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the position taken by the rapporteur and the Constitutional Committee regarding the assurance of e-voting reliability through the use of a paper ballot. The criticism is both procedural and logic-based, questioning the effectiveness of the proposed solution in restoring systemic trust.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing nationwide electoral management and public confidence in e-voting.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the credibility of the democratic process and electoral freedom, emphasizing the lack of citizen confidence (42%) regarding the organization of elections.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the bill to suspend e-voting (679 OE), the continued first reading of which the speaker is participating in. The speaker's role is that of a critical interrogator, seeking to identify the weaknesses in the arguments supporting the bill during the proceedings.
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