Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is results-oriented, focusing on the efficiency and accountability of criminal policy implementation. The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of apprehending drug traffickers and the perpetrators of cyber fraud, directly citing the number of victims (92 deaths) and the financial damage (16 million euros). This stance is critical and demands improved performance from law enforcement agencies.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of criminal statistics, citing specific data (92 overdose deaths, 16 million euros in damages). The expertise focuses on the nature of organized crime, specifically highlighting that drug trafficking and cyber fraud are network-based and extend across national borders. They emphasize the importance of international cooperation in solving these problems.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, presenting critical questions based on the facts and data provided by the minister. The tone is demanding and focuses on logical appeal, specifically asking about the number of individuals apprehended. The speaker uses statistics as the basis for their arguments.
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Activity Patterns
The information is limited to a single instance during the presentation by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, where the speaker posed pointed questions based on the presentation materials.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is critical of the effectiveness of the ministry or security structures, challenging the minister as to why the perpetrators of the crimes have not been apprehended despite significant damage and fatalities. The criticism is aimed at the results of policy implementation and the inadequacy of the actions taken.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is demanding information regarding the scope of international cooperation, citing the necessity of cross-border action against organized crime. There is no information available regarding domestic political cooperation or the willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed towards the national and international level, emphasizing that criminal networks extend beyond the borders of the Estonian state. Consequently, the issue of international cooperation is paramount. Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on minimizing financial damage, highlighting the 16 million euros lost as a result of cyber fraud. This points to concerns regarding economic security and the protection of citizens' assets.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed is the impact of drug crime on public health, highlighting 92 overdose deaths. The focus is directed toward security and policing, requiring a more aggressive approach to apprehending drug traffickers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed toward assessing the effectiveness of implementing the existing policy, specifically the "Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030." The speaker operates in the capacity of a critic and supervisor of policy execution, rather than as an initiator of new legislation.
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