Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
PPA Ida Prefecture
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The political position centers on the critical need to address the severe personnel shortage (49 vacancies) and high crime rates within the East Prefecture. This position is outcome-oriented, emphasizing the capacity to ensure public safety and improve police response capability. The primary solution, which is strongly advocated, is a significant increase in police officers' salaries to motivate and recruit specialists holding higher education degrees. The situation is also framed within the context of the changing security environment.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of police operational statistics, citing precise figures for vacancies (49), the number of patrols (27), and salary levels (€2350). This expertise is evident in the analysis of the correlation between rising crime (specifically violence and drug offenses) within the Eastern Prefecture's jurisdiction and the existing personnel shortages. The need for competent, critically thinking, and educated police officers is stressed.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is pressing and demanding, posing direct questions to the Minister of the Interior concerning concrete solutions in a critical situation. The address is formal and logic-based, relying heavily on statistical data regarding crime, vacancies, and salary. It is noted that no answer was received to the previous question, which indicates persistent pressure and dissatisfaction.
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Activity Patterns
The statements were presented in the Riigikogu as questions directed at the Minister of the Interior, indicating participation in question time sessions or debates. Both inquiries took place on the same date (2025-04-23), focusing on the issues facing the Eastern Prefecture.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Minister of the Interior, who is being pressed for concrete plans and a timeline to address the police personnel shortage and salary issues. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the government's failure to secure adequate resources for the police force and meet public expectations.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating specifically on the operational area of the Eastern Prefecture, which includes both Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru Counties. Special attention is drawn to the unique characteristics of Ida-Viru County and the largest vacancy there, necessitating a specific solution.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations support a significant, targeted increase in public sector spending specifically allocated to police officers' salaries. It is emphasized that remuneration is the primary motivator, and the use of both a base salary increase (at least €600 higher) and regional supplements (+€200 in peripheral areas) is advocated for the recruitment and retention of personnel.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is public safety and the rise in crime (violence, drug offenses) within the Eastern Prefecture. Emphasis is placed on the need for "highly educated specialists who speak Estonian and are pro-Estonian" within the police force. This directly links the quality of personnel to national security and social stability.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards reforming police funding and the salary system, specifically demanding a substantial increase in the minimum salary for police officers and a reassessment of regional allowances. The speaker is acting as the catalyst for political pressure, demanding concrete steps and a clear timeline from the Minister of the Interior to initiate the pay raise.
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