Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Defending the Eastern border
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward national security and defending the eastern border, a priority underscored by the war in Ukraine. The speaker is demanding clarity from the government regarding specific defense measures (such as the laying of mines) and how these actions will affect local residents. Questions are also being raised about the preparedness and evacuation plans for Narva residents in the event of a potential attack, highlighting concerns about both military defense and civil security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of specific defensive measures and terminology, mentioning anti-tank and anti-personnel mines. The expertise focuses on operational readiness and civil defense planning, particularly concerning the evacuation of Narva residents. This knowledge is used to demand answers from the minister regarding specific and sensitive plans.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Riigikogu and the Minister, but the tone is simultaneously urgent due to the security situation. The speaker employs direct questions while acknowledging the possibility of state secrets, which demonstrates caution when handling sensitive topics. Finally, hope is expressed that extreme scenarios will not materialize.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker posed two questions during the Riigikogu session on the very same date (2024-01-17). This indicates active participation in questioning ministers and scrutinizing the government's activities. Both questions concerned the defense and readiness of the eastern border.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's action plans, demanding explanations from the minister regarding the strengthening of the eastern border and evacuation plans. The criticism is policy-based and focuses on shortcomings in preparedness or lack of clarity, not on individuals.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national security and protecting the eastern border, but with a strong regional emphasis on the city of Narva and its local residents. The speaker emphasizes the impact of defense measures on specific regional communities and calls for readiness plans directed specifically at them.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Social issues are addressed within the context of security, emphasizing how defense measures impact the daily lives of local people. Specific emphasis is placed on the safety of Narva residents and their readiness for evacuation in a crisis situation, which demonstrates a concern for civil defense and population safety.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at scrutinizing the government's activities and demanding accountability through parliamentary inquiries. The priority is strengthening national defense and ensuring that civil defense plans are in place, particularly concerning the implementation of potentially hazardous defense measures.
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