Session Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-23
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on raising the level of cybersecurity and transposing the European Union directives (NIS2) in order to harmonize regulations. The necessity of enshrining the defense of cyberspace sovereignty within national defense objectives is emphasized, despite its complexity. The approach is primarily policy- and procedure-centric, supporting the general principles of the draft legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of cybersecurity legislation and national defense, referencing specific documents (the NIS2 Directive, Draft Law 668) and institutions (RIA). This professional knowledge also encompasses emphasizing the necessity of consistency between various draft laws and addressing the issue of cybersecurity oversight for electricity grids.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, which is typical for a committee rapporteur addressing the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The focus is placed on logical argumentation, presenting summaries of the National Defense Committee's discussions, the participating officials, and the consensus decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are not used.
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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in the work of the National Defence Committee, including the discussion of the draft legislation on October 16th. The speaker serves as the committee's rapporteur, presenting consensus procedural decisions to the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual, emphasizing the unanimous support of the National Defence Committee for the general principles of the draft bill and the proposal to continue the proceedings. Furthermore, the need to find a reasonable balance and hold negotiations with companies and associations regarding the implementation of the law is highlighted.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is aimed at the national level (the Estonian legal framework, the State Information System Authority) and international cooperation (the transposition of the European Union directive).
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the pragmatic implementation of regulations, emphasizing that the law's objective is not to impose fines, but rather to ensure compliance among critical and essential enterprises. It is crucial to strike a reasonable balance between business operations and guaranteeing cybersecurity.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the deliberation of the Cybersecurity Bill (transposing NIS2), the aim of which is to raise the overall level of cybersecurity. The speaker is a supporter and key proponent of the process, emphasizing the necessity of aligning the draft legislation with other national defense and emergency situation laws.
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