Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
2024-02-14
Political Position
The political stance is firmly opposed to the government's policies, particularly concerning the steep increase in living costs and utility bills—a situation being labeled a socio-economic catastrophe. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of protecting the elderly and low-income families, while simultaneously criticizing the government's plans to introduce new taxes, such as the proposed car tax. The core focus remains on the efficacy and social impact of the government's actions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of housing costs and the financing of apartment building renovations, proposing a specific solution to reduce the required owner contribution to 10%. Specific data is utilized regarding the size of utility bills (300–500 euros) and the rising cost of heating in Narva. Reference is also made to existing state programs and their deficiencies in the current economic climate.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent and anxious, emphasizing the socio-economic catastrophe and the question of survival. The speaker balances the emotional appeal (pensioners, the choice between food and medicine) with a logical and constructive political proposal. Although critical, the speaker attempts to avoid being labeled a populist and presents a detailed solution.
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Activity Patterns
The modes of operation are confined to asking questions during the Riigikogu's Q&A session, where the government's accountability and inaction are highlighted. The speaker references appeals received from Narva residents, demonstrating active engagement with constituents.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Government of the Republic and the Prime Minister, who are being criticized for shifting responsibility onto others and for insufficient action in mitigating the economic crisis. Separately, the government's plan to take even more money from people through a car tax is highlighted. The criticism is directed at the government's political activities and priorities.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative approach involves making proposals, offering the government a concrete solution (reducing the self-financing requirement to 10%) to help people. This proposal is presented as a way to solve multiple problems simultaneously, indicating a desire to find common solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, highlighting the socio-economic problems of the residents of Narva city and Ida-Virumaa, particularly concerning utility costs and the need for renovation of the housing stock. The situation of Narva residents is being used as an example of a broader national crisis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the state's role in providing a social safety net and mitigating economic downturns. State intervention is supported (specifically, a larger financial contribution to renovation programs) to reduce unemployment and revitalize the construction sector. New tax burdens, such as a car tax, are opposed because they would exacerbate people's financial difficulties.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus of social issues centers on the ability of the vulnerable population (pensioners, large families) to cope and survive financially given the high utility costs. It is stressed that many families are facing the difficult choice of whether to pay their bills or purchase essential necessities.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the car tax bill, which is having its first reading in the Riigikogu. Additionally, a priority is changing the conditions of the state housing fund renovation programs to reduce the required self-financing rate to 10%.
2 Speeches Analyzed