Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
Strong support for the draft bill concerning tax breaks for student employment, which is being viewed as "good in every respect." The political focus is on improving job opportunities for young people and expanding the state's role in the labor market. The approach is policy- and results-driven, seeking solutions to boost employment.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Shows expertise in legislative procedures, referencing the positions presented in the minutes by Kairi Ani, advisor to the Ministry of Finance. Demonstrates the ability to handle specific financial data, questioning the Health Insurance Fund's (Tervisekassa) forecast of a 5.4 million euro deficit in the context of employment growth.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite, collegial, and inquisitive, utilizing forms of address such as "Dear Colleague" and "Dear Presenter." Both a personal example (a son attending the Estonian University of Life Sciences) and logical, data-driven argumentation are employed, requiring the financial analysis to be specified/clarified.
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Activity Patterns
Active participation in the first reading of the Riigikogu bill, posing specific questions regarding both policy expansion and financial implications. The operational pattern is focused on supporting existing legislation and conducting an in-depth analysis of its impact.
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Opposition Stance
No direct opposition or criticism towards political opponents is discernible. The criticism is aimed instead at clarifying the contradictory data in the financial analysis presented by the Ministry of Finance, rather than targeting individuals or procedures.
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Collaboration Style
Highly collaborative, addressing colleagues by name and asking them to elaborate on political ideas ("what else the state could do"). The collaborative style is focused on clarifying policy and seeking common solutions.
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Regional Focus
A personal connection is mentioned with a son studying at the University of Life Sciences, which indicates awareness of issues related to regional or rural educational institutions. The main focus, however, remains on national labor market policy.
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Economic Views
Supports tax incentives as a tool for improving the labor market, especially for boosting youth employment. Expresses concern regarding budgetary discipline and the financial stability of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa), demanding an explanation for why a deficit is occurring despite growing employment.
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Social Issues
The focus is on social issues viewed through the lens of youth employment opportunities and education. It stresses the necessity of national measures designed to improve young people's standing in the labor market and support learning.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority involves supporting the draft bill (638 OE) concerning tax benefits for student employment and expanding the related national measures. Key focus is placed on accurately assessing the financial implications of the bill.
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