Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-02
Political Position
Politically, the speaker opposes the sugary drink tax, preferring instead that the government focus its efforts on supporting recreational sports in schools. He also voiced strong skepticism regarding the declaration of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution supporting aggression, stressing the necessity of understanding the viewpoints of local church representatives. His approach is policy-driven, centered on the benefit of actions to society.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in alternatives to public health policy (such as promotion instead of taxation) and sensitive political issues concerning the Estonian Orthodox Church. They emphasize the necessity of political solutions and dialogue, referencing the church leadership's prior position regarding Patriarch Kirill’s public statements.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, repeatedly employing addresses such as "esteemed Minister/Jaak/Hendrik Johannes." The speaker adopts a critical and questioning approach, specifically highlighting a procedural deficiency (the absence of meetings) and deeming one particular viewpoint "completely incomprehensible."
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, posing questions both to the minister (policy) and to two different initiators of political statements (oversight). This pattern of activity demonstrates consistency, as the speaker repeated the critical question concerning the lack of dialogue to several related parties.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the government’s proposed sugary drink tax. The criticism leveled against the initiators of the statement is procedural, centering on the fact that they failed to find the time or opportunity to meet with representatives of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, which suggests inadequate preparatory work.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker advocates for inter-ministerial cooperation (between the Ministries of Culture, Education, and Research) aimed at promoting sports. He also references a proposal put forward by his faction, which demonstrates internal cooperation within the faction itself.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The speaker opposes the consumption tax (the sweet beverage tax), preferring instead targeted government spending and increased funding for recreational sports. They consider this approach more beneficial for promoting a healthy lifestyle than taxation.
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Social Issues
A significant social issue is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the support of recreational sports in schools. The speaker also addresses the sensitive topic concerning the position of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding of its local members.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the sugar-sweetened beverage tax and championing their faction's proposal, specifically the increase of funding for recreational sports. Furthermore, the speaker is involved in vetting the initiators of the Riigikogu statement concerning the status of the Moscow Patriarchate.
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