Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov

Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

2024-04-08

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political focus is on the effectiveness of state operations and the timely payment of teachers. The speaker criticizes the government's (state's) failure to pay the stipulated salary supplement to Estonian language teachers in Ida-Virumaa on time. This is performance-based criticism, which highlights the necessity of preventing administrative delays in the future.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the procedure and schedule for paying teachers' salary supplements, highlighting specific months (January, February) and the region (Ida-Virumaa) where the state has breached its obligations. The expertise focuses on the administrative side of fulfilling financial commitments within the education sector.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and direct, presenting an interpellation to the minister. The tone is concerned and demanding regarding the administrative failure, focusing on finding a logical solution for the future. Specific time and location data (in January, in February, in Ida-Virumaa) are used to substantiate the claim.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the state’s actions, specifically concerning the administrative failure regarding the payment of salary supplements in January and February. This constitutes procedural criticism, which demands accountability from the state and the prevention of future errors.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on Ida-Viru County, highlighting the problems and rights of pedagogues who teach in Estonian there. This regional emphasis is connected to the implementation of education policy at the local level.

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Economic Views
The economic perspective centers on the state meeting its financial obligations and ensuring the timely payment of the workforce—in this specific instance, teachers. It advocates for the precise and timely delivery of the commitments the state has made to public sector employees.

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Social Issues
The primary social issue is supporting the education sector and ensuring the well-being of teachers, especially those who are dedicated to teaching the Estonian language in Ida-Virumaa. Emphasis is placed on the right of teachers to receive their stipulated compensation without delay.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on supervising the implementation of existing legislation and policy (specifically, the payment of salary supplements). The speaker acts more in the role of a controller, demanding the correction of administrative errors and timely compliance in the future.

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