Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Coping
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political focus centers on economic well-being and social inequality. The speaker strongly rejects the government’s optimistic narrative, stressing that the average person’s prosperity has stagnated at the level seen seven years ago. Their core position is opposing the initiative to cut unemployment benefits, an action specifically targeting single mothers, seasonal workers, and young people.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a command of economic statistics, citing the wealth levels of Estonian residents relative to the figures from seven years prior. The professional focus is specifically on the details of the Social Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Act, particularly how it affects vulnerable groups.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and combative, drawing a sharp contrast between the "wealthy" sitting in the hall and the common person whose standard of living has not improved. An historical parallel (a quote from Andrus Ansip) and a statistical reference are employed to underscore the severity of the economic situation and the government's failure.
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Activity Patterns
The course of action is limited to a single speech delivered in the Parliament, timed to coincide with the period of debate on the Unemployment Insurance Act and coalition negotiations.
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Opposition Stance
The primary backlash is aimed at the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are being criticized for their initiative to cut unemployment benefits. The criticism is political and centers on the idea that the ruling coalition does not represent the interests of the common person, but only looks after those sitting in the chamber.
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Collaboration Style
The discussion of cooperation is indirect, referencing the Social Democrats' absence from the coalition negotiations as a potential hurdle to implementing more socially conscious policies. The speaker hopes that, even without the Social Democrats present, the Reform Party and Eesti 200 will overturn the unjust initiative.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing the general economic well-being of Estonian residents and the nationwide Unemployment Insurance Act.
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Economic Views
Economic views stress the importance of the social safety net and basic livelihood, contrasting sharply with austerity policies concerning unemployment benefits. The economy is seen as stagnating, with the prosperity of the majority having lagged behind, and there is strong support for protecting the workforce and vulnerable groups.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on ensuring livelihoods and social justice, criticizing the government's plans to cut benefits for single mothers, seasonal workers, and young people. Emphasis is placed on the social inequality that separates the political elite from the common person.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the Unemployment Insurance Act, which is currently being debated in the chamber. The speaker is a strong opponent of the initiative that would reduce unemployment benefits for vulnerable groups and demands its repeal.
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