Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the practical consequences of implementing the Money Laundering Prevention Act and the fairness of the procedures involved. Specifically, attention is drawn to situations where a fraud victim's account is closed, while, supposedly, no suspicions were raised regarding the accounts belonging to the suspects. This stance is inquisitive and aimed at understanding the logic and consistency of the system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and financial fraud cases. He/She uses a comparative approach, highlighting the Finnish example and inquiring more broadly about the behavior of European Union banks. The expertise is focused on the operational implementation of financial regulations.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the audience as "respected chairman" and "respected Chancellor of Justice." The speaker employs a logical appeal, relying on concrete examples (the fraud case and the Finnish example) to acquire information, while deliberately avoiding an emotional tone.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to participation in the Riigikogu sitting, where the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to bring financial laws into compliance with the Constitution is debated. This pattern demonstrates activity concerning financial and legislative drafting topics.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open and inquisitive, aimed at acquiring knowledge from the Chancellor of Justice. This demonstrates a willingness to utilize expert opinion when addressing legislative matters and clarifying discrepancies.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is both international and supranational, concentrating on comparing the banking practices within the European Union (EU). The case of Finland is highlighted separately to evaluate the specific characteristics of Estonian practices within a broader context.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives concern the implementation of financial regulation and its impact on individuals who are exposed to fraud. The emphasis is on the transparency of the financial system and fair procedures regarding account closures.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the treatment and rights of financial fraud victims in the context of bank account closures. The focus is on balancing citizens' rights and financial security, especially regarding the freedom to use a personal account.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the Credit Institutions Act into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker's role is to investigate discrepancies in the practical implementation of the legislation and obtain clarifications.
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