Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on the high cost of internet services in Estonia compared to Latvia. The speaker adopts a strong, results-driven opposing position, rejecting the official explanation based on population density. He demands new and substantiated explanations from the government as to why the average price is several times higher.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in demographic data and statistics, citing precise population density figures for Estonia (approximately 30 people/km²) and Latvia (around 28 people/km²). They use this data authoritatively to challenge the opposing side's arguments regarding the causes of internet pricing, while also offering their insights on the topic of artificial intelligence.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, fact-based, and confrontational, relying on logical arguments and statistical data. The tone is confident and demanding, as the speaker categorically rejects the opposing party’s explanation ("that cannot be the case") and demands immediate alternative reasons.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the political explanation provided by the respondent (Liisa) concerning the high cost of the internet, an explanation deemed factually incorrect and without merit. The criticism is intense and centers on the inaccuracy of the data underpinning the policy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on an Estonian national issue (the price of the internet), which is analyzed via a direct comparison with Latvia, thereby highlighting the regional context within the Baltic states.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on consumer prices and competitiveness, sharply criticizing the fact that the average price of an internet connection is several times higher compared to Latvia. This indicates a desire to improve the market situation or regulation in favor of consumers.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the oversight and accountability of government activity, which is exercised through the mechanism of interpellation (or formal inquiry). The priority is the issues concerning the price and availability of internet services.
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