Agenda Profile: Tanel Tein

The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

2025-04-15

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Political Position
The political position centers on increasing the efficiency of the Riigikogu’s work, strongly supporting the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in legislative processes. This approach is distinctly results-oriented, aiming to reduce the workload of the legal department and accelerate the provision of responses to complex legislative amendments. The speaker views the adoption of AI as a positive direction for executing the country’s long-term development strategy.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of digital solutions and legislative processes, emphasizing the potential of AI in drafting bills and managing the legal workload. They are aware of the heavy workload of the legal department and the frequent changes in legislation, which requires quick and accurate assistance. Specific terms such as "AI," "lawmaking," and "legal department" are used.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The tone is pragmatic and solution-oriented, focusing on logical arguments regarding the necessity of improving the work of the Riigikogu. The speaker presents their proposal in the form of a question, seeking confirmation that the approach is sound.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker initiates a dialogue with the Minister by raising a question about a new technological direction—the use of AI—which signals a readiness to cooperate in making the internal work of the Riigikogu more effective. They are seeking support and confirmation for their idea that this is a positive direction.

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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly institutional and national in scope, centered on improving the internal procedures and legislative processes of the Riigikogu. A regional or international focus is absent.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are focused on increasing efficiency and productivity, viewing AI as a tool that helps reduce the legal department's workload and saves time when drafting complex legislation. This indicates support for technological investments that optimize the operations of government agencies.

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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed toward reforming the Riigikogu's internal lawmaking process, highlighting the necessity of utilizing AI for drafting legislation and managing subsequent legal amendments. The objective is to enhance the quality and speed of the legislative output, particularly when dealing with complex subject matter.

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