Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act and Other Acts (Transposition of the Cybersecurity 2 Directive) (Bill 739 SE)
2025-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position strongly supports the transposition of the European Union’s Cybersecurity Directive 2 (NIS2), with the aim of raising the level of cybersecurity and harmonizing regulations. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of incorporating the defense of cyberspace sovereignty into national defense objectives. The approach is policy- and results-based, focusing on ensuring compliance among critical entities rather than imposing fines.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding cybersecurity legislation and procedural specifics, referencing specific draft bill numbers (739 SE, 668 SE) and EU directives (NIS2). They are familiar with the responsibilities of the competent authorities (RIA) and underscore the complexity inherent in cyber sovereignty and borderless defense. A detailed overview of the discussions held by the National Defense Committee and the officials involved is provided.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and informative, fitting the role of the committee rapporteur before the Riigikogu. The tone is neutral and focuses on facts, enumerating the results of the National Defence Committee's deliberations and the consensual procedural decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are not utilized; the emphasis is placed on legislative logic and the correctness of the procedure.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in legislative work, serving as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee and having taken part in the bill's debate on October 16th. This pattern of activity is connected to the committee's duties and the processing of legislation in the Riigikogu, thereby ensuring compliance with procedural rules.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing the National Defence Committee's consensual procedural decisions when endorsing the draft legislation. Furthermore, broad-based cooperation with the private sector is supported, recommending dialogue with companies and associations to ensure compliance with requirements. Cooperation is also deemed essential for harmonizing the various draft laws with one another.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (transposition of Estonian law, the tasks of RIA) and the international level (the EU directive, the borderless nature of cyberspace). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on regulating critical and essential enterprises to ensure cybersecurity. Emphasis is placed on finding a reasonable balance and fostering cooperation with businesses and associations to avoid punitive fining and instead ensure compliance. The regulation is viewed as necessary from a national security standpoint.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Cybersecurity Act (Bill 739 SE) for the purpose of transposing the NIS2 directive. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and a facilitator of the proceedings, drawing attention to the necessity of aligning the bill with another legislative draft currently under procedure (Bill 668 SE). It is also proposed that the commitment to defending cyber sovereignty be enshrined in the new foundational document on security policy.
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