Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
First reading of the Draft Act (728 SE) on the Gambling Act, the Gambling Tax Act, the Act amending the Gambling Tax Act, and the Act amending the Cultural Endowment Act.
2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is directed towards recognizing the necessity of funding culture and sports, supporting the objective of securing additional funds for the broad spectrum of the cultural sector. The emphasis is placed on political accountability and risk mitigation, particularly concerning the threat of money laundering associated with gambling, which is viewed as a major issue. The formulation of this position is clearly policy-driven, focusing on questions of alternative measures and risk management.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding financial risks and money laundering, specifically referencing the risk assessment published earlier this month, which highlighted the growth of remote gambling operators as the primary money laundering threat. They are also familiar with measures for financing the cultural sector and involving private capital, actively inquiring about ways to promote these initiatives.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the chair of the session and the rapporteur. The speaker poses logical, policy-centric questions, which are based on facts and references to recent risk assessments, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data. (Only one intervention has been identified, which occurred during the first reading of the legislative bill in the form of asking a question.)
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Opposition Stance
There is insufficient data. (The speaker is asking questions to obtain clarifications and risk mitigation strategies, not offering direct criticism or opposition.)
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is constructively questioning, seeking clarifications and alternative solutions from the presenter regarding the involvement of private funds and the mitigation of money laundering risks. This indicates a readiness to participate in political discussion and find solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, addressing the extensive funding needs of Estonian culture, as well as nationwide regulation of gambling and the associated risks of money laundering.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support the funding of cultural and sports facilities and emphasize the need to encourage the involvement of private capital in the sector. Also prominent are financial discipline and the mitigation of risks (money laundering) associated with the regulation of gambling.
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Social Issues
Topping the list of social issues is the funding of culture and sport, which is framed as a broad societal need. There is also a strong emphasis on ensuring social security, specifically addressing the threat of money laundering arising from the spread of remote gambling.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (728 SE) amending the Gambling Tax Act and the Cultural Endowment Act. The speaker’s role involves scrutinizing the bill, concentrating specifically on mitigating money laundering risks and considering alternative financing methods within the cultural sector.
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