Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
First Reading of the Draft Act (412 SE) on Amendments to the Riigikogu Election Act (Obtaining a Compensatory Mandate Based on the Number of Votes Cast for the Candidate)
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most crucial issue is the reform of the electoral law, which aims to change the system for allocating compensatory mandates. The political stance is strongly supportive of Draft Bill 412 SE, justifying this position with constitutional values and emphasizing the role of the people as the ultimate sovereign power. This position is principle-based, focusing on rectifying the flaws and unfairness inherent in the current system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu Election Law and the system of compensatory mandates. This expertise is supported by the use of specific examples (MPs with 400 or 600 votes) to illustrate the flaws of the current system. The command of the subject matter is limited to the technical and ethical aspects of electoral administration.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and persuasive, focusing on logical and value-based arguments. Direct appeals are employed (I repeat: the people, not the political parties) and a critical tone is taken toward the current system and its beneficiaries. The speaker utilizes an emotional charge, highlighting injustice and the lack of voter confidence.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the current electoral system, which is considered flawed and unfair. Specific criticism is leveled at deputies who received their mandate solely due to a high position on the party list and later switched parties, thereby losing the trust of the voters. The criticism is both procedural (the law is flawed) and personal/ethical (distrust, retaining the mandate after switching parties).
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is exclusively on the draft Act amending the Riigikogu Election Act (412 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this bill, stressing the necessity of changing the procedure for distributing compensatory mandates so that they are allocated to candidates who have secured a higher number of votes.
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