Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position involves strong opposition to the government's plan to lower the wage criterion for foreign labor, stressing its negative impact on the financial well-being of Estonian families and the wage growth of local workers. This stance is clearly value-based and aimed at protecting the interests of local residents, criticizing the preference given to foreigners over locals.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the amendments to the Foreigners Act, citing specific salary criteria (1.5 times the average wage vs. the average wage) and the proposed quota for foreign workers (2,500). The regulatory details are skillfully linked to local wage growth and the economic viability issues faced by Estonian families.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, aimed directly at the commission's representative. Logical arguments are employed (a comparison of salary criteria), combined with a powerful social appeal concerning the deteriorating situation of Estonian families. The speech concludes with a direct question that demands a response.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the government’s plan and the commission’s representative, whose policy is being criticized as detrimental to local residents. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the negative economic repercussions stemming from the preferential treatment of foreigners through a lower wage threshold.
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Collaboration Style
The statement was delivered as a critical question directed at the government representative; readiness for cooperation or seeking compromise with other parties was not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, concentrating on the broader impact of the Foreigners Act on the wage growth of Estonian families and local people. Specific regional topics or sectors are not emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic views are protectionist regarding the labor market, actively opposing policies that stifle the wage growth of local people. The necessity of protecting local workers and their wage levels is emphasized to ensure the livelihood of Estonian families.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the economic well-being of Estonian families, which is directly linked to migration policy and the import of labor. This stance clearly favors locals, opposing policies that create social inequality to the benefit of foreigners.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft bill amending the Aliens Act (548 SE), particularly the section concerning the lowering of the wage criterion for foreign labor. The speaker is a strong opponent of the specific provisions of the bill, arguing that they will worsen the situation for local residents.
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