Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
2025-03-18
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's plan to ease the wage criterion for foreign labor, lowering it from 1.5 times the average salary down to the average salary. The speaker frames their opposition as a necessity to protect the livelihood of Estonian families and the wage growth of local residents, stressing that the policy prioritizes foreigners over locals. This stance is clearly value-driven and results-oriented.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of labor market regulations, specifically referencing the former criterion of 1.5 times the average wage and comparing it with the planned change. The expertise relates to the detailed conditions for bringing in foreign labor and their economic impact.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, delivered by posing a question to the Commission's representative during the plenary session. The speaker employs a rhetorical question to cast doubt on the policy's positive impact ("how, in your opinion, is this supposed to alleviate people's situation?"). The argumentation blends logical details (wage criteria) with a strong emotional appeal (the deteriorating financial situation of Estonian families).
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Activity Patterns
Data is lacking.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's plan to bring foreign workers to Estonia using relaxed wage criteria. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, as the speaker claims it will clearly undermine the financial stability of Estonian families and hinder local wage growth.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the impact of labor market policy on Estonian families and local residents more broadly. Specific regional problems or projects are absent.
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Economic Views
The speaker is a staunch defender of local labor interests, opposing the importation of lower-wage foreign labor. He/She views the lowering of the wage criterion as a direct threat to local wage growth and the financial stability of families.
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Social Issues
The social topic being addressed is foreign labor and immigration, analyzed through the lens of economic fairness and the prioritization of local residents. The speaker takes a stand against the situation where foreigners start being preferred over locals.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on opposing the government regulation concerning the importation of 2,500 foreign workers and the modification of the wage criteria. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the proposal, aiming to highlight its negative socio-economic consequences.
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