Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-12
Political Position
The political stance is strongly directed against the lack of transparency in government operations, especially regarding the secrecy surrounding the representation expenses of cabinet members. The speaker emphasizes the disparity compared to the openness of expense reimbursements for members of the Riigikogu (Parliament), and challenges the government's general conduct. The position is fundamentally procedural and outcome-based, demanding greater public accountability.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of financial transparency and budgetary procedures, particularly regarding the disclosure of expenditures. To support their arguments, they use both domestic political quotes (Aivar Sõerd) and request comparative data concerning other Baltic states. The expertise focuses on the traceability of public money usage and the quality of reporting.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and critical, focusing on logical appeals regarding transparency and equal treatment. The speaker employs citation (former finance minister Sõerd) to lend greater weight to their arguments, linking the specific issue (representation expenses) more broadly to the government's overall conduct. The tone is suspicious and challenging, hinting at the impropriety of the government's actions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the plenary session, raising two questions that focused on the transparency of government finances and related procedures. Both interventions took place on the same date, suggesting a strong focus on the topic on the agenda.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed squarely at the government, criticizing its methods and conduct, particularly regarding the secrecy surrounding representation costs. The criticism is procedural, focusing on the lack of transparency, which is cited as a characteristic phenomenon of the government's overall operations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Direct cooperation is not apparent, but the speaker uses the critical stance of Aivar Sõerd, a member of the Reform Party faction, regarding the state budget to support their own arguments. This demonstrates a willingness to utilize the opposition's criticism to reinforce their own position.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national financial and transparency matters, but the speaker broadens the topic by requesting comparative data regarding the organization of the process in Latvia and Lithuania. This suggests an interest in the best practices of the Baltic states.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize strict fiscal responsibility and complete transparency of expenditures. The speaker criticizes the government's method of budget presentation, which obscures the actual recipients and objectives of the allocated funds, demanding detailed accountability.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards the procedures and laws governing the transparency of public sector finances. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring parity in the disclosure of expenses incurred by members of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the government, thereby preventing unequal treatment.
2 Speeches Analyzed