Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act (Bill 696 SE)
2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on preventing the restriction of civil liberties and political protest actions. The speaker expresses concern that Bill 696 SE, through the interpretation of a European regulation, could enable the banning of demonstrations. The stance is strongly critical of the law's potentially freedom-restricting impact.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of legislation and legal interpretation, citing both the draft law and the provisions of the European regulation. He/She uses this knowledge to highlight the contradiction between the minister's previous written answers and current oral statements. The expertise is focused on analyzing the bill's impact on political action.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, interrogative, and confrontational, especially when accusing the minister of contradicting himself. Formal language is employed ("Esteemed Minister"), and emphasis is placed on the logical inconsistency, citing prior written evidence. The style is logical and fact-based rather than emotional.
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker actively conducts legislative oversight, submitting both written inquiries and oral follow-up questions to the Minister during the sitting. This points to a systematic and well-prepared course of action, where repeated clarification is required concerning crucial legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the minister and the government's stance regarding Draft Law 696 SE. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure, focusing on the minister's contradictory explanations and the law's potential threat to political demonstrations. The speaker is questioning the minister's credibility when it comes to interpreting the law.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (the draft bill for amending the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act) and its relation to European Union regulations. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the protection of civil liberties, especially the legal inviolability of political demonstrations and protest actions. The speaker stresses the need to ensure that the law does not restrict political activity, such as that which requires changing the law.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the critical analysis of Draft Bill 696 SE, which proposes amendments to the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act. The speaker opposes the bill's potentially restrictive provisions and demands clarity regarding its potential impact on political activity.
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