Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is results-oriented and critical, questioning the data presented by the minister regarding job creation through the Just Transition Fund (JTF). The speaker contrasts the 3,000 jobs claimed by the minister with previous official information, where the figures were significantly lower (626 and 804). The primary focus is on scrutinizing the effectiveness and transparency of the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the implementation and financing of the Just Transition Fund (JTF), citing specific allocated sums (over 170 million euros) and temporal data. He/She quotes the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications’ previous job creation figures, which indicates detailed preparatory work and statistical awareness.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct. It begins with a polite address and an appeal to regional sentiment, but quickly transitions to being data-driven and interrogative. The speaker employs a logical appeal, presenting specific figures and dates to challenge the veracity of the minister's statement. He demands an answer regarding how the number of jobs created compares to the number of jobs lost, thereby emphasizing the aspect of fairness.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is opposing the performance report submitted by the minister and the government, particularly concerning the job creation figures. The criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, accusing the minister of presenting inaccurate data and demanding clarification on whether the figure of 3,000 jobs is accurate.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized cooperation with two colleagues who also represent Ida-Virumaa, citing a shared regional interest and potential cross-factional collaboration when highlighting the local issue.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is extremely strong and concentrates exclusively on Ida-Viru County, which the speaker considers "very dear" to themselves and their colleagues. All questions and data presented relate specifically to the impact of the Just Transition Fund on employment within this particular county.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on employment stability and the effectiveness of national investments (ÕÜF). The speaker stresses the necessity of evaluating the efficiency of public spending (exceeding 170 million euros) and demands that the number of jobs created be comparable to the jobs directly and indirectly lost during the transition.
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Social Issues
Leading the social agenda are employment and social justice, particularly in light of the economic transition taking place in Ida-Virumaa. The speaker is demanding transparency regarding the balance between jobs lost and jobs created, signaling deep concern for the ability of the region's residents to make ends meet.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on supervising the implementation of existing strategies ("Estonia 2035") and funds (ÕÜF). The speaker’s role is to verify the accuracy of the government’s reporting and demand clarity in the execution of the state’s long-term development strategy.
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