Session Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
2024-11-18
Political Position
The political focus is strongly centered on social issues, particularly the welfare of the elderly (compensating for dental treatment) and citizen security (dealing with phone scams). The public attitude toward the government's actions is critical and results-driven, given that the number of victims of fraud schemes continues to rise despite the government expressing concern. There are demands for concrete steps and legislative changes to ensure better protection, forcing the government to step outside its "comfort zone."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of scam calls, presenting specific statistical data regarding the number of victims and the financial losses incurred in Estonia. They are familiar with the Minister of the Interior's previous responses and reference international legislative solutions (USA, UK, Australia) concerning the liability of banks and telecommunications operators. Furthermore, they are aware of the communication preferences of the target group (the elderly).
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is serious and urgent, stressing that this is a "very big problem" that requires prompt and serious intervention. It employs both logical arguments (statistics, political comparisons) and expressions of concern for the victims who are losing their money. The discourse is formal and detailed, presenting a multitude of questions and specific policy proposals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary sitting, presenting detailed questions and follow-up inquiries that are based on the minister's previous responses (reference to the October 16th information hour). He/She presents the initial question, a clarifying follow-up question, and a final summary, which demonstrates a deep dive into the subject matter.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed squarely at the government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who stand accused of insufficient action in the fight against scam calls. Critics point out that tangible results are scarce and the overall situation is deteriorating. This criticism is rooted in both policy failures and poor performance, demanding that the government adopt a much more serious approach and finally step outside its comfort zone.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls for closer cooperation between state institutions (such as the PPA) and private companies (banks and telecom operators) in order to prevent fraud schemes more effectively. He advocates for changing the legislation to place greater responsibility and obligation on financial institutions and communication operators to participate in this fight.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, centered on the safety and welfare of all Estonian people, with particular emphasis on the elderly demographic. There is no regional focus, even though international examples are cited when seeking political solutions.
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Economic Views
Advocates for greater regulation and accountability for financial institutions (banks), recommending considering legislation that would require banks to bear the losses resulting from fraud. This demonstrates a preference for consumer protection and stricter regulation of the financial sector to ensure the security of deposits.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is on protecting and ensuring the welfare of the elderly (pensioners), who constitute a vulnerable group both regarding dental care and as potential victims of scam calls. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of targeted, multilingual (Estonian, English, Russian) outreach efforts utilizing traditional communication channels, such as standard physical mail.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is to amend legislation to increase the responsibility of banks and telecom operators in preventing fraudulent schemes, while considering the obligation for financial institutions to bear the losses. It is also proposed to establish either a special department within the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) or a commission under the government, which would specifically deal with this growing type of crime.
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