Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
The political focus is on the effectiveness of the government's performance in implementing the Ida-Viru County Just Transition Fund. A critical, results-based position is being presented, calling into question the minister's stated figure for job creation (3,000) compared to earlier official data. The stance is moderately critical, demanding clarity and consistency with previously published figures.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional development and economic transition, utilizing precise statistical data (e.g., 170 million euros allocated, 626 versus 3,000 jobs). The primary focus is the implementation and impact of the Just Transition Fund (JTF). To substantiate this knowledge, specific sources are cited, such as the July and August data provided by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal, analytical, and interrogative, directed toward the presiding officer and the minister. Emphasis is placed on logical appeal and the comparison of data to highlight the discrepancy between the minister's claims and official figures. The tone is direct and demands an explanation that corresponds to the facts.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is aimed at the minister, the accuracy of whose presented data is being called into question. The criticism targets the effectiveness of the government's actions and the data discrepancy (3,000 versus 626 jobs), rather than being personal. The intensity of the criticism is moderate, focusing on verifying the facts.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to cooperation with regional colleagues, mentioning that the three of them hail from Ida-Viru County, emphasizing a shared concern regarding the county's future. This points to a regional or cross-factional common interest in Ida-Viru County issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on Ida-Virumaa, which the speaker considers "very dear" to them. The entire set of questions concerns specific regional development funding affecting the county and the creation of jobs there.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints center on achieving a balance between job creation and job loss, alongside the responsible utilization of national and European funds (ÕÜF). There is a demand for clarity regarding whether the newly created positions will be sufficient to offset the jobs lost, both directly and indirectly, as a result of the transition. Emphasis is placed on fiscal responsibility and ensuring the funds are used for their intended purpose.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on monitoring the implementation and reporting of existing policies and funds (the Just Transition Fund). The speaker acts more as an auditor and interrogator, demanding clarifications from the executive branch regarding the performance of the funds.
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