Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-18
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical of the government's performance and its delivery on promises. Key social and economic issues are being emphasized, such as the shortage of STEM teachers, the protection of the elderly from crime, and the unsustainability of the current tax policy. The focus remains on the government’s capability to meet long-term strategic objectives and election pledges, particularly concerning the abolition of kindergarten placement fees.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of education and salary policy (the career model for teachers), the sustainability of the tax system, and internal security and legislation (the legality of officials' actions, the apprehension of criminals). He/She also indirectly references experts and institutions who highlight the deficiencies in Estonia's tax policy.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly critical, sharp, and confrontational, especially towards the opposition party. Both logical arguments (the strategic objective of tax policy) and emotional appeals (the smell of smoke causing nausea, the sums lost by the elderly) are utilized. The tone becomes highly intense towards the end, accusing the opposing side of taking up the defense of criminals.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is highly active at the plenary session, repeatedly asking questions on various topics within a short timeframe and engaging in procedural disputes (requesting the floor for a point of order). This pattern of activity suggests an active opposition questioner on the floor.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed squarely at the Reform Party, criticizing the soundness of their economic policies and their failure to deliver on election promises. The criticism is intense, escalating from mere political failure to accusations that the government is failing to protect the populace and is instead siding with criminals. There is no indication of a willingness to compromise in the rhetoric.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data. The speeches focus on questioning and criticizing the government and the presenters, rather than seeking cooperation.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national issues (tax policy, teacher shortages, eliminating kindergarten fees nationwide). Additionally, the question of the working environment (ventilation) in the Riigikogu chamber was also raised.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Supports a sustainable tax policy that should back Estonia's long-term strategic goals, while criticizing the current system. It also highlights the necessity of ensuring attractive salaries (e.g., for STEM teachers) to alleviate the labor shortage.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Key social issues include education (specifically the shortage of math and physics teachers) and protecting the population, particularly the elderly, from financial crimes. There is a demand for the fulfillment of the election promise to abolish kindergarten placement fees, highlighting the lack of resources available to local municipalities.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It focuses on the implementation of policies (the teacher career model) and government accountability. It calls for legislative clarity and guidelines so that officials can operate legally when solving crimes, referencing a previous issue involving police cameras.
9 Speeches Analyzed