Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly critical of Estonia's current e-voting system. The main points of emphasis are ensuring democratic principles (voluntariness, procedural differences) and the geopolitical contradiction, given that a similar system exists only in Russia and Venezuela. The position is primarily value-based and focused on security, highlighting the system's lack of legitimacy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the procedural issues of e-elections and their international context, highlighting that a similar system is only in use in Russia and Venezuela. The expertise focuses on procedural legitimacy and comparative politics, raising questions about verification and the voluntary nature of the system.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and structured, posing three specific and critical core questions to the presenter. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, highlighting logical contradictions (e.g., the case of Russia and Venezuela) and procedural inconsistencies. The speaker employs an appeal to logic to draw attention to the system's deficiencies.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates two identical interventions occurred on the same day during the first reading of Riigikogu draft bill 576 OE. Data concerning a broader pattern of activity is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at supporters of the current format of e-elections, and indirectly targets the regimes of Russia and Venezuela, which are utilized as negative reference points. The critique is both procedural and values-based, highlighting an "obvious contradiction" with the standards of Estonian democracy.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is dialogic, involving direct address to the presenter/rapporteur to obtain answers to critical questions. This demonstrates a readiness to participate in debates, but data regarding inter-party cooperation is lacking.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian e-voting procedures) and the international/geopolitical level (comparison with Russia and Venezuela). There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the freedom and voluntary nature of voting, which is tied to civil liberties and the credibility of the democratic process. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of demonstrating that voting occurs independently and voluntarily.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on examining the security of the e-voting process, specifically linked to the draft resolution (576 OE) concerning the formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee. The speaker is a staunch critic of the current e-voting system and advocates for increased oversight.
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