Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Inquiry Regarding the Situation of Stray Animals in Estonia (No. 659)
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on public safety and protecting victims of financial fraud, given that scam calls are viewed as a massive and escalating issue. The speaker criticized the government's response as inadequate, stressing that the rising number of victims highlights the urgent need for a serious approach and structural reforms. The stance is forceful and results-driven, demanding that the Ministry of the Interior and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) step outside their comfort zone.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise by citing specific statistics regarding the number of victims (524 and 270) and the financial loss (3 million and 1.5 million euros). He acknowledges the international nature of the problem and the psychological sophistication of the scammers. He also references legislative solutions implemented in other countries (the USA, Great Britain, Australia) concerning the liability of financial institutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is one of concern and urgency, highlighting the severity and upward trend of the problem, which necessitates immediate intervention. It employs both statistical data (a logical appeal) and references to human suffering and fear (an emotional appeal). The address is formal (given the context of an inquiry/interpellation) and focuses on demanding political solutions and structural changes.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of action manifests itself in the submission of a parliamentary interpellation to the Minister of the Interior, demonstrating the use of the mechanism to hold the government accountable and demand political solutions. Previous participation in the information session on October 16th regarding the same topic is also noted.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government and the Minister of the Interior, who are accused of insufficient action because, despite awareness of the problem, the number of victims continues to rise. There is opposition to the government's current approach, which has failed to yield adequate results, demanding a more serious commitment and the establishment of new structures (e.g., a special unit within the PPA [Police and Border Guard Board]).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for closer and mandatory cooperation between the police, banks, and telecom operators. He/She recommends regulating this cooperation more strictly through legislation, in order to involve financial and telecommunication institutions more actively in the fight against fraud.
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Regional Focus
The focus is mainly on the national level (protecting the people of Estonia) and the international level (the locations of fraudsters in other countries and examples of foreign legislation). A specific regional focus within Estonia is absent, although Narva is mentioned briefly and out of context.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize the need for stricter regulation of financial institutions and communication operators, primarily for consumer protection purposes. Specifically, there is strong support for the idea that banks should bear the losses resulting from fraud, thereby increasing their accountability for the security of people's deposits.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward protecting older people, who are the primary victims of scam calls and prefer traditional communication channels. This highlights the need for targeted, multilingual (Estonian, English, Russian) awareness work delivered via direct mail, as online environments do not reach this demographic.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the necessity of amending existing legislation to impose mandatory and stricter rules on banks and telecom operators regarding fraud prevention. A draft law is also being considered that would hold financial institutions financially liable for losses incurred due to the actions of fraudsters, thereby incentivizing them to enhance security measures.
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