Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards public safety and the prevention of cybercrime in Estonia, noting concern over the increasing number of computer fraud cases. This stance is geared towards finding solutions and is rather results-based, emphasizing the need for practical awareness campaigns and holding perpetrators accountable. The speaker questions the effectiveness of the current preventative measures.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a solid understanding of the specifics of cybercrime, highlighting its global nature and its increasing prevalence in Estonia. They are aware of existing prevention measures, such as training courses aimed at seniors, and focus on operational issues, like the apprehension and incarceration rates of cyber fraudsters.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the director and the minister directly. The speaker uses a logical approach, relying on a publicly known problem (the growth of crime) and presenting specific, results-oriented questions. He also uses folk wisdom as an illustrative element ("the wisdom of the old folk").
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in political debates, posing questions to the minister and following up on a topic addressed earlier. This suggests regular attendance at sessions and monitoring the implementation of policy.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to the readiness for cooperation, seconding the minister’s last statement and continuing the topic with which the minister concluded. They pose questions aimed at finding solutions and improving existing policy.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed at the national level (the rise of cybercrime in Estonia), but the problem itself is defined as a global form of criminality that requires international attention.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around public safety and protecting vulnerable groups, particularly seniors, from cyber fraud. There is an emphasis on the necessity for widespread, practical training programs and media campaigns.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the implementation and effectiveness of criminal policy, particularly regarding the fight against cybercrime. The speaker puts forward proposals for practical measures (such as awareness campaigns and training), thereby acting as the initiator of these proposals.
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