Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-16
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards the practical aspects of state functioning, emphasizing the necessity of preventing cybercrime and raising public awareness. Concern is also expressed regarding the sheer volume of legislation and the number of legal amendments, prompting a search for statistical justification and context derived from the European Union framework. These positions are primarily policy- and results-driven, requiring concrete data and practical solutions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of cybercrime, crime prevention, and legislative policy. He/She uses specific terminology such as "global crime type" and "fundamentals of legislative policy," requiring a statistical comparison within the context of the European Union. Separately, the need for specialized and practical training aimed at seniors is emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speech is formal and respectful, addressing the minister directly ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"). The style is analytical and question-driven, focusing on logical arguments and offering practical solutions (e.g., awareness campaigns). Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on acquiring facts and statistics.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the plenary session, posing two consecutive questions to the minister, which indicates active involvement in the session's agenda. This pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on questions directed at ministers and the discussion of political overviews.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no confrontational stance; criticism is directed instead toward systemic problems (such as rising crime and the sheer volume of legislation) and the search for solutions. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, seeking explanation and comparative data, rather than personal attacks.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is constructive and signals a willingness to support the minister's previous stances (for example, concerning awareness campaigns), while operating strictly within existing procedures. The speaker requests background information and statistics from the minister, demonstrating a readiness for dialogue and the sharing of knowledge.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues (the growth of cybercrime in Estonia) and international issues (the context of European Union legislation, global crime). There is no reference to specific local or regional projects or communities.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
On the topic of social issues, emphasis is placed on public safety and the prevention of cybercrime, paying particular attention to the protection of seniors through specialized training programs. The focus is on maintaining a balance between security and proactive prevention work.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the foundational principles of legislative policy and the statistical analysis of the volume of legal amendments within the context of the European Union. Furthermore, support is provided for measures designed to enhance the effectiveness of resolving and preventing cybercrimes (via incarceration and public awareness campaigns).
2 Speeches Analyzed