Session Profile: Valdo Randpere
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-18
Political Position
The political position centers on limiting the state's role in the fight against fraud, strongly opposing the creation of a new national action plan. The speaker stresses that measures are already in place and the state should not act as a "nanny" attempting to regulate every sector, emphasizing instead the individual responsibility of citizens. This is a deeply value-driven stance, favoring cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the private sector over excessive government bureaucracy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the work of the Legal Affairs Committee and the fight against fraud, referencing analyses conducted by the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs and the activities of the Prosecutor’s Office. They incorporate technical details, such as the punishability of online fraud in Great Britain, while stressing the systemic cooperation between law enforcement bodies and the banking sector. This expertise is grounded in information obtained during committee proceedings and specific facts, such as the increase in the volume of fraud cases over the past three to four years.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and critical, especially regarding the opponents' proposals, which are referred to as "an empty document" and "ideological self-promotion." The speaker uses logical arguments and references to the commission's work, but also includes ironic and colloquial expressions (e.g., "nanny," "fools must indeed be separated from their money") to emphasize their stance. The tone is formal, as the commission's views are being represented, but it also contains sharp personal judgments.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is presenting as a representative of the Legal Affairs Committee, reporting on the substance and positions resulting from the discussion held in the committee on June 9th. His/Her operational pattern involves participating in committee sessions and reporting the outcomes thereof to the plenary, while defending the committee majority's decision to reject the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the initiators of the national action plan, who are criticized for increasing bureaucracy and engaging in unnecessary "ideological grandstanding." The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, arguing that the action plan adds nothing to the work already underway. The speaker rejects the opponents' enthusiasm regarding the necessity of the new action plan, pointing out that the state cannot solve every problem.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of close cooperation between law enforcement bodies (the police, the Prosecutor's Office, and the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs) and the private sector (banks) when tackling fraud cases. He/She represents the majority view of the Legal Affairs Committee, which decided to reject the draft bill, demonstrating a readiness to consolidate the internal committee majority.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on state law enforcement bodies and the private sector in Estonia, but the international aspect is also addressed. It is mentioned that fraud is perpetrated from abroad, and examples are provided, such as UK laws concerning online fraud and the activities of Lithuanian fraudsters.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the significant responsibility of the private sector—especially banks—in preventing and resolving financial fraud, given that the funds are held within the banks themselves. The speaker opposes state intervention and bureaucracy that would unnecessarily burden institutions, arguing that solutions already exist through cooperation between the private sector and law enforcement agencies.
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Social Issues
In the social sector, the focus is on protecting the population from fraud, while affirming that law enforcement agencies are diligent and competent. At the same time, strong emphasis is placed on personal responsibility, criticizing the state's role as a babysitter and suggesting that naivety should not automatically lead to state compensation. It is considered important to run awareness campaigns through new media channels.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus centers on the Legal Affairs Committee's proposal to reject the draft national action plan against fraud during the first reading, arguing that it constitutes unnecessary bureaucracy. The speaker supports collaboration between existing law enforcement bodies and the private sector but also noted the necessity of amending laws concerning the illegal use of cameras.
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