Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on the effectiveness and proportionality of penalties imposed for sanction violations. The speaker questions the adequacy of the proposed monetary fines (up to 400,000 euros), especially considering that the value of cross-border sanctioned goods often runs into millions. This stance is policy-driven, highlighting the necessity of indexing the fine amounts to account for inflation, thereby ensuring the lasting deterrent effect of the penalties.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in sanctions compliance, the financial dimensions of cross-border trade, and criminal law. Technical terms such as "unit fines" are used, and emphasis is placed on the impact of inflation on the value of monetary penalties. The expertise is focused on a critical assessment of the draft law's financial mechanisms.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presenter directly. The appeal is logical and focuses on data (sums reaching millions) and practical issues, such as the rapid impact of inflation on the value of the penalties. The tone is businesslike and concerned about the short-sightedness of the proposed solution.
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Activity Patterns
The scope of activity was limited to participation in the Riigikogu session concerning the second reading of the draft Act amending the Penal Code. The activity manifested in the posing of specific and substantive questions to the bill's rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at specific provisions of the draft bill (namely, the calculation of fine amounts and the failure to index them), not against individuals or opposing groups. The speaker is challenging the practical effectiveness of the policy, not its fundamental objective.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is reflected in a formal dialogue with the rapporteur, the aim of which is to obtain clarifications and improve the quality of the draft bill. There is no information regarding openness to compromises or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the international level and cross-border trade related to sanctions violations. Emphasis is placed on the movement of goods across the border and the large financial sums associated with it.
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on incorporating the impact of inflation into legislation to ensure that monetary penalties maintain a lasting deterrent effect. It is stressed that fines must be proportional to the economic value of the sanctioned goods (millions of euros), and that fixed sums quickly become obsolete under inflationary conditions.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Act amending the Penal Code (441 SE), which addresses sanction violations. The speaker’s role is to review and refine the provisions of the draft bill, focusing on issues concerning the determination and indexing of fine amounts.
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