
AI Profiling: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Agenda items: 103
2060/2060 profiling (100.0%)
Total Speeches: 184
Analysis Period: 2024-01-08 - 2025-09-17
Political Position
The political stance is consistently and strongly anti-government, focusing primarily on socio-economic issues, such as fierce opposition to tax hikes (especially the car and sugar taxes), alleviating the cost of living, and protecting vulnerable population groups and essential service workers. The position is predominantly results-oriented, accusing the government of making poor and ineffective decisions that have deepened the recession and damaged social welfare, while simultaneously demanding concrete solutions and accountability (e.g., regarding the Health Insurance Fund crisis and Ida-Virumaa infrastructure). A significant value-based distinction is evident in the defense of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, viewing opposing steps as divisive and populist. The political focus is consistently directed toward highlighting regional problems (Ida-Virumaa unemployment, energy security) and ensuring social justice.
Topic Expertise
The politician possesses exceptionally broad and deep expertise, consistently focusing on three main areas: macroeconomics, taxation, and fiscal policy (including the bank tax and budget deficits); healthcare financing (deficits and IT systems of the Health Insurance Fund); and the technical aspects of energy policy (dispatchable capacity, CO2 capture). The speaker exclusively supports their arguments with specific numerical data, statistics (e.g., unemployment rates, poverty indicators, R&D studies), and technical terminology, often citing specific reports and institutions (the Bank of Estonia, OSCE, Kantar Emor). In addition to this substantive knowledge, they demonstrate strong competence in legislative procedures, consistently demanding the presentation of impact analyses and possessing detailed knowledge of constitutional issues and the Riigikogu (Parliament) rules of procedure. A recurring theme is also their detailed understanding of the regional issues facing Ida-Virumaa, ranging from the transition in education and the language proficiency of coaches to challenges in border crossing logistics and internal security (PPA vacancies).
Rhetorical Style
The politician's rhetorical style is consistently critical, accusatory, and forceful, emphasizing the government's responsibility for socio-economic problems and regional inequality. Although the presentation is formal and analytical, the speaker supports their arguments with a balanced mix of strong logical appeals (statistics, data, legal citations) and emotional appeals to highlight the human cost of these policies, particularly for families and the elderly. The style is intensely interrogative and demanding, frequently employing sharp metaphors ("catastrophe," "inquisition") and rhetorical questions to challenge the competence of the ministers.
Activity Patterns
The politician’s pattern of activity has been exceptionally intense and consistent throughout the entire observed period, focusing almost exclusively on active participation in Riigikogu sessions. He/She speaks regularly several days a month, often multiple times a week, which points to continuous and uninterrupted parliamentary work. The activity centers on the systematic questioning of the government (ministers and the prime minister), initiating interpellations, and critically analyzing legislative drafts, establishing the politician as a strong opposition scrutinizer.
Opposition Stance
The politician’s opposition activity is consistently directed at the government and the coalition (especially the Reform Party), focusing intensely on both the substance of their policies and procedural opaqueness. The criticism is predominantly policy-driven, addressing the economic downturn, tax increases (car tax, VAT), and the neglect of regional issues in Ida-Virumaa (Narva schools, border queues). The confrontation is uncompromising and high-intensity, manifesting in accusations of evading responsibility, pushing through flawed legislation, and labeling the government's actions as "cynical" and "out of touch with reality." They consistently demand fact-based accountability and the disclosure of sources from ministers, while simultaneously accusing them of dodging questions.
Collaboration Style
The politician's style of cooperation is predominantly oppositional and faction-centric, focusing on presenting Centre Party initiatives and maintaining critical oversight of the government's activities, while direct openness to compromise with the government is rare or entirely absent. At the same time, the cooperation style is highly consultative and information-seeking, underscoring the necessity of involving experts, interest groups, and local authorities (such as on behalf of the city of Narva) in preparing sensitive decisions and legislative changes. He demonstrates a pragmatic readiness for cross-factional cooperation within the opposition, supporting joint oversight and investigative initiatives.
Regional Focus
The politician's regional focus is exceptionally strong and persistent, concentrating almost exclusively on Ida-Virumaa, particularly the city of Narva—a consistent pattern throughout the entire period under observation. This focus is deeply socio-economic, encompassing high unemployment, the need for housing stock renovation, the impact of education reform, and the development of critical infrastructure (border crossings, roads). The politician consistently emphasizes Ida-Virumaa's special status and demands specific national measures (e.g., wage supplements for police and teachers, special quotas), directly linking the welfare of residents in peripheral areas to national security and stability. Although there are short-term references to national (Tallinn Hospital) and international topics, these are secondary or serve the purpose of highlighting Ida-Virumaa's needs.
Economic Views
The politician's economic views are strongly socially focused and oppose tax increases, emphasizing that a high tax burden damages economic growth, investments, and the purchasing power of the population. To fund the state budget, progressive taxation is consistently promoted, specifically the introduction of a bank tax and a digital tax, intended to finance major national investments and secure salary increases for essential public sector workers (police, rescuers, teachers). To achieve this, a reduction in the number of civil servants is also proposed. He supports state intervention to revitalize the economy (e.g., infrastructure investments, renovation grants) and ensure affordable energy, while simultaneously criticizing the enormous profits made by banks, the government's wasteful energy policy, and the lack of fiscal discipline within the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). Overall, the politician favors a low-tax environment for businesses but demands a greater contribution from the wealthy and large corporations in the name of social justice and supporting vulnerable groups.
Social Issues
The politician's social profile is strongly geared towards solving practical socio-economic crises, consistently emphasizing the improvement of quality in healthcare (accessibility, overload) and education (teacher shortages, salaries). A pervasive theme is the economic protection of vulnerable groups (pensioners, large families) and poverty alleviation, coupled with criticism of government cuts and the inadequate subsistence level. Furthermore, the politician is a fervent defender of integration and civil rights, opposing the removal of voting rights for third-country nationals and protecting mother-tongue education and religious institutions, thereby stressing constitutional equality. Beyond economic concerns, issues of public security and humanitarian problems (border queues, disruption of family ties) are highlighted, particularly in the context of Ida-Virumaa.
Legislative Focus
The politician's legislative focus is predominantly aimed at strongly opposing the government's fiscal measures and tax hikes (car tax, sugar tax, state fees), while simultaneously proposing alternative funding sources such as a bank tax and personnel reform. He is an active proponent of social initiatives, concentrating on restoring subsidies for extracurricular activities and raising the subsistence level. He also tackles regional issues, including the state of public transport and border administration matters. A crucial element of his work involves the procedural oversight of lawmaking, consistently demanding comprehensive impact analyses, verification of the reliability of presented data, and the protection of parliamentary minority rights concerning controversial bills (e.g., the MPEÕK law, the Electricity Market Act). Additionally, he supports opposition initiatives to establish investigative committees (Nordica, e-elections) and opposes restricting the voting rights of third-country nationals.