Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political stance is firmly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's actions regarding public welfare, infrastructure (specifically Elron trains), and social spending (such as cutting funding for extracurricular activities). It is stressed that the government should prioritize the nation's well-being, rather than constantly dipping into people's pockets. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and values-driven, demanding accountability and concrete solutions from the government.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Expertise is evident in the areas of public transport logistics (including train overcrowding, procurement sufficiency, and scheduling) and budget management (specifically, the concrete amounts and reductions in funding for extracurricular activities). Furthermore, knowledge is demonstrated regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, with specific reference to section 152^13 concerning committee work.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and at times accusatory, particularly concerning the government's tax policy ("shoving hands into people's pockets"). It employs both emotional appeals (referencing harm to health, standing in restrooms) and logical arguments (citing specific budget figures and sections of the law). The tone is formal (utilizing the structure of a parliamentary query and the submission of a draft bill), but the content is combative.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting both interpellations (addressed to the Minister of Climate) and draft legislation (on behalf of the Centre Party faction). Additionally, they raise procedural questions regarding the organization of committee work and the treatment of the opposition.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the government and the prime minister, who are being criticized for using the lack of funds as an excuse and for their unfair tax policy. The criticism is intense and encompasses both political decisions (cuts, problems with rail transport) and procedural violations (the commission chairman’s refusal to participate in the vote).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation clearly takes place within the faction, with the draft bill being submitted on behalf of the Center Party faction. Cooperation with colleagues (Andrei Korobeinik) is also mentioned concerning procedural issues in the committees, but there is no evidence of cross-party collaboration.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, specifically nationwide public transport (the overcrowding of Elron trains) and national social policy (support for extracurricular activities). Although the Tallinn-Narva train incident is mentioned, it is used as an example of a broader, nationwide problem.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Opposes social spending cuts and supports restoring state benefits to their former level. It proposes alternative tax solutions for generating revenue, such as a bank tax and a tax on Facebook and Google, and recommends abandoning the plan to eliminate the tax 'hump.' It supports funding social programs through higher taxes on large entities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is heavily placed on youth welfare, urgently calling for the restoration and increase of funding for extracurricular activities to 14.25 million euros annually. This necessity stems from rising prices, which have diminished the ability of local municipalities to fully cover the costs of these activities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards the restoration of social benefits (a bill to increase support for extracurricular activities) and government accountability regarding infrastructure (an interpellation to improve rail traffic). Adherence to parliamentary procedure and the rights of the opposition in committees is also important.
3 Speeches Analyzed