Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards fiscal responsibility and the systematic evaluation of decisions. Regarding a specific draft bill, the necessity of knowing its cost and funding sources is stressed, often employing a rhetorical reference to the Prime Minister's favorite question. The overall stance is rather policy- and performance-based, emphasizing comprehensive planning.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in financial issues (costs and funding sources) and the holistic functioning of the education system. They emphasize a systemic approach, asking whether the needs of the school system were discussed widely and whether it requires modification.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful ("Esteemed Colleague," "Respected"), yet simultaneously direct, questioning, and challenging. Logical appeals are employed, demanding specific financial data and systematic analysis. A rhetorical device (a reference to the Prime Minister's favorite question) adds political sharpness to the inquiry.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu session, engaging in the first reading of the draft bill by submitting questions. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on details and the verification of the opposing side's arguments.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed at the sponsors of the bill (Anastassia, Tanel), criticizing the financial justification of their proposal and the absence of systematic analysis. The criticism is politically heightened, referencing the rhetoric of the head of government, but is fundamentally policy-based.
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Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is formal and dialogue-based, involving addressing colleagues by name and posing direct questions. There is no apparent openness to compromise; rather, the focus is primarily on identifying and verifying the shortcomings of the proposal.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national policies, primarily issues concerning the education system and the state budget. There is no reference to specific regional interests or projects.
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Economic Views
Economic views stress budget discipline and fiscal responsibility. The speaker strongly insists that every expenditure must be covered by a clear funding source, pointing toward a prudent approach to state spending.
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Social Issues
The primary social topic addressed is education and school sports for youth, which is analyzed from the standpoint of systemic integrity and funding. It is emphasized that social issues must be addressed within the context of the system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment of a specific bill (the restoration of support for youth school sports). The speaker’s role is that of a controller, demanding a financial explanation from the initiators and requiring the bill to be linked to the broader objectives of the education system.
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