Agenda Profile: Kristo Enn Vaga
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Second Reading
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
Strong support for enhancing the continuity of vital services and national resilience. The political focus is on comprehensive national defense based on risk analysis, stressing that all sectors, not just military ones, are vulnerable in a crisis situation. This position is strongly rooted in policy and security considerations, aiming to ensure the lives of the Estonian people are disrupted as little as possible.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates high expertise in the processing of legislation, the definition of vital services, and the assessment of cybersecurity risks. Uses specific terminology (e.g., regulatory technical clarifications, continuity of operations/resilience, electronic communication service) and refers to specific institutions and data (108 companies, the Estonian Information System Authority, nationwide risk analysis). Explains in detail why a technologically distinct communication link is necessary for data located in foreign countries.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, procedural, and explanatory, typical of a commission rapporteur. The arguments are primarily logical and fact-based, citing consensus decisions and risk analyses. It strives to explain complex subjects also in simple, "layman's terms" language to ensure comprehensibility.
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Activity Patterns
Active in legislative work, chairing the National Defence Committee sessions (April 14 and 21) and presenting reports to the Riigikogu plenary assembly. Demonstrates a rapid pace of proceedings ("We continue at a good pace") and is closely involved with the procedure for concluding the second reading of the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition. The focus is on addressing systemic risks, not criticizing political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
Highly collaborative, emphasizing the consensus decisions and voting results of the National Defence Committee (7 in favor, 1 abstention). Works closely with both government institutions (the Ministry of Justice, the State Chancellery) and representatives of vital service providers (the Bank of Estonia, the Hospitals Association, the Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce).
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Regional Focus
The focus is on Estonian national security and the resilience of vital services in Estonia, mentioning Tallinn Airport, for example. The international context (foreign countries, the situation in Ukraine) is used primarily to justify risks and the need for changes.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
It focuses on ensuring social safety and quality of life during a crisis, protecting vital services (such as food production, water treatment, and hospitals) from disruptions. This is treated purely as an issue of security and operational continuity.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on amending the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 589 SE) to ensure that providers of vital services have a technological backup connection to data located in a foreign country. I am the lead proponent and supporter of the bill’s proceedings in the National Defence Committee, proposing that the second reading be concluded.
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