Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-11
Political Position
The speaker’s position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax hikes and new taxes, directly linking them to the public’s economic insecurity and the fear of starting a family. The main themes addressed are the high cost of living, low incomes, and high unemployment. The framework of this position is results-based, criticizing the government's inability to ensure a sense of security for families.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of socioeconomic factors, such as the cost of living, income levels, and unemployment, linking these to demographic issues and the sense of security among families. He/She is capable of establishing a clear cause-and-effect link between economic policy and social insecurity. No specific statistical data or technical terminology is utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, addressing the session chairman and the prime minister respectfully. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing that raising taxes cannot help establish a sense of security. The speaker uses emotional emphasis (women's fear of getting pregnant) to highlight the severity of the economic situation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is directed at the government's economic policy, particularly the raising of existing taxes and the introduction of new ones. The criticism is policy-based and framed as a question demanding an explanation from the government as to how these measures are supposed to build confidence. The intensity of the attack is moderate, but its substance is sharp.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is placed on nationwide economic and social issues, such as general unemployment and the cost of living in the country. There is no specific regional focus.
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Economic Views
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they reduce people's incomes and increase economic uncertainty. The speaker emphasizes the need to tackle the high cost of living and unemployment in order to improve families' financial well-being.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the lack of security for families and women’s fear of becoming pregnant, which is directly tied to financial stability and the high cost of living. Social problems are generally addressed as negative consequences stemming from economic policy.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on opposing tax laws and tax rate hikes that have been adopted or are being planned by the government. The speaker takes an oppositional stance toward the established tax policy but fails to present specific legislative alternatives.
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