Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-09-10
Political Position
The speaker supports the initiative (adding a day off), considering it "very good," but approaches the issue cautiously, stressing the need to evaluate its economic impact. The political focus is on developing a balanced policy, taking into account the views of entrepreneurs and the necessity of comparing the situation with neighboring countries. The position is primarily policy- and data-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker has expressed interest in work and rest time regulations, particularly in an international comparative context. They are requesting specific statistics on the number of rest days in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, citing the necessity for a data-driven analysis. Furthermore, they are aware of the role of the Estonian Employers' Confederation and are awaiting their official positions.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is polite and inquisitive, addressing the colleague directly and respectfully ("Esteemed Vadim!", "Dear Vadim!"). The emphasis is on logic and information gathering, asking specific questions regarding economic impact and comparative statistics. The tone is neutral and professional.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker attends the plenary session, posing clarifying and substantive questions regarding the initiative, which demonstrates active involvement in the legislative process. This pattern of activity indicates an interest in the background information and impact analysis of the initiatives.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker positively references a previous stance taken by the colleague (Lauri), which demonstrates collaboration and a shared understanding of the initiative's merit. The style of cooperation is constructive and aimed at gathering the necessary background information from the initiative's originator (Vadim).
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Regional Focus
The focus is both on the domestic sphere (Estonian businesses) and the immediate region, as comparative statistics regarding public holidays in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have been requested. This suggests a desire to position Estonian regulations within a regional context.
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Economic Views
The speaker expresses caution regarding changes to labor costs and regulations, emphasizing the need to consider the positions of entrepreneurs (the Estonian Employers' Confederation). The economic perspective is aimed at achieving a balance between social benefits and business interests, thereby avoiding decisions that would damage the economy.
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Social Issues
The social focus centers on the addition of vacation days and the regulation of working hours, issues which have primarily been addressed in the context of their economic impact. Broader social topics are not addressed in the speeches.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on an initiative concerning the addition of national holidays and rest days. The speaker is a supporter of the proposal, but demands thorough groundwork and the inclusion of the positions of interest groups (specifically, entrepreneurs) before proceeding.
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