Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the effective implementation of anti-Russian sanctions and streamlining the process for handling sanctions violations. The speaker strongly supports the continuation and tightening of punitive measures, considering them justified and necessary tools for holding the aggressor accountable. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing accountability for the crimes committed.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in sanctions policy and its legal application, referencing the minimum requirements set out in European Union directives and the existence of 16 sanctions packages. He addresses in detail procedural challenges, such as the growing workload and resource constraints faced by the Security Police (KAPO), as well as proposed solutions (the simplification of petty offense proceedings).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and focuses on logical arguments and the practical necessity of the draft law. The tone is serious, emphasizing the urgency of enhancing the implementation of sanctions and referring to Russia as a "serial aggressor state." Moderate figurative language is used, for example, in the assertion that sanctions are not a "silver bullet."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at Russia, which is referred to as a "serial aggressor state" and is interested in anything but peace. Criticism is also aimed at those who try to circumvent sanctions, emphasizing the need to deal with their activities more effectively. The criticism is policy- and value-based.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stressed the need for firm cooperation and a unified position with the government coalition regarding the enhancement of implementing sanctions against Russia. The Eesti 200 party stands in full agreement with its coalition partners on this issue.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international issues (Russia's aggression, EU sanctions) and their implementation at the national level (the Penal Code, KAPO's workload). Local or regional focus is absent.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are tied to the use of sanctions as a foreign policy weapon intended to curb the Russian economy and its "booming military-industrial complex." The draft bill also aims to reduce bureaucracy in the handling of sanction violations. There is no data available regarding domestic taxation or regulation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is Bill 441 (the Act Amending the Penal Code and the Code of Misdemeanor Procedure), the purpose of which is to streamline the handling of sanction violations. The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill and emphasizes its necessity in reducing bureaucracy and managing a larger volume of violations in the future.
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