Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial issue is the contradiction between the high rate of youth unemployment (over 25%) and the government's plans to increase immigration. The speaker is strongly opposed to boosting the influx of foreign labor at a time when one in four young people in Estonia is jobless. The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction regarding the utilization of the local workforce and is clearly results-oriented.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in labor market statistics, citing the specific 25% youth unemployment rate and Estonia's leading position in Europe regarding this indicator. They authoritatively discuss political measures aimed at easing foreign labor quotas and increasing immigration. Furthermore, they refer to the Unemployment Insurance Fund's (Töötukassa) acknowledgment of the severity of the issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, presenting direct and demanding questions to the minister to justify the policy. The speaker employs a logical and data-driven approach, highlighting youth unemployment statistics in support of their position. The tone is formal and focuses on demanding specific solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The statement was delivered as part of an official inquiry addressed to the government or the minister (Inquiry No. 791). Other courses of action, such as regular updates or meetings, were not mentioned.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government, which is being criticized for viewing the increase of foreign labor as the primary solution while simultaneously ignoring the local unemployment crisis. The criticism is policy-driven, calling into question the rationale behind the government's plans. The speaker demands concrete steps to utilize the local workforce before opening the doors to foreign labor.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely national, addressing Estonia's youth unemployment rate within the European context and national labor policy. Specific regional projects or local communities are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives heavily emphasize labor protection, requiring the utilization of the local workforce (including young people) prior to any inflow of foreign labor. The speaker voices concern over the introduction of lower-paid foreign workers and the subsequent effects.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is youth unemployment, which is viewed as a critical national problem that the government has failed to address adequately. Immigration is discussed in the context of labor policy and quotas.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards the government's plans to increase the influx of foreign labor, a move which the speaker opposes. The priority is demanding concrete steps from the ministry to reduce youth unemployment and utilize the local workforce.
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