Session Profile: Jaak Valge
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-09
Political Position
The political focus centers on the credibility of elections and the criticism directed at e-voting. The speaker strongly refutes the claim made by e-voting proponents that the increase in participation rates indicates growing trust, stressing that the voting method is irrelevant if the results can be manipulated. This position is strongly value-driven, focusing on electoral integrity and citizen trust.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the subject of trust in e-voting, referencing specific data from the Skytte Institute survey and historical fluctuations spanning 2005–2023. He/She utilizes statistics to bolster his/her arguments and connects the decline in trust both to anomalies observed in the 2023 elections and to earlier periods.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
Rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical questions and data. Statistical evidence (Skytte Institute) is used, and critical questions are posed regarding the arguments of e-voting propagandists. The speaker employs a rhetorical device, temporarily assuming the persona of a coalition member of parliament to emphasize their support for a specific critical viewpoint.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is restricted to submitting two consecutive questions during the plenary session on a single day, consistently focusing on the issue of confidence in e-voting.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the arguments of e-voting proponents, whom they label as "propagandists." The speaker indirectly defends raising the issue of election anomalies, noting that the decline in trust was noticeable even before EKRE was formed in 2013, thus the criticism is legitimate.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cross political boundaries to support a shared critical stance, stating that they are momentarily embodying a coalition representative in support of Kadri Tali. This indicates pragmatic cooperation on specific issues.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The focus is on citizen confidence and democratic procedures (e-voting) related to the integrity of elections. There is no information available regarding positions on broader social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus during the Riigikogu session is centered on the integrity of the electoral process and the issue of public confidence in e-voting. The speaker acts as a critical interrogator, emphasizing the need to analyze fluctuations in public trust and electoral anomalies.
2 Speeches Analyzed