Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
Strong opposition has been voiced against the bill amending the Unemployment Insurance Act (519 SE), as it is set to increase societal inequality and harm the most vulnerable target groups. This stance is value-based, highlighting a lack of solidarity and criticizing the government’s policy, which has resulted in the introduction of a car tax and income tax on pensions. The political focus is centered on protecting social rights and resisting the growth of bureaucracy.
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Topic Expertise
Shows competence in the area of social benefits and insurance, particularly concerning the interrelation of unemployment benefits, health insurance, and subsistence allowance. They cite specific data regarding the decline in the purchasing power of the subsistence benefit (a drop of one third over three years) and its current level (200 euros). Their arguments rely on the positions held by the association of local governments and the chamber for people with disabilities.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is highly combative, accusatory, and ironic, focusing on highlighting the hypocrisy of the opposing party (especially the Social Democrats). It employs strong emotional appeals ("they are attacking the youth," "the most vulnerable") and repetitive questions designed to cast doubt on the opponents' actions. The style is directly confrontational and demands the restoration of justice in parliament.
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Activity Patterns
Intense activity within the legislative process, repeatedly posing questions to the rapporteur and submitting multiple motions for suspension aimed at halting the bill's proceedings. This pattern of action is reactive and focused on blocking the government's proposed legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Social Democratic Party (SDE), who stand accused of betraying their values, hypocrisy, and creating problems for Estonian society. The criticism is intense, encompassing both specific political decisions (the car tax, the pension tax) and accusations of outright lying. The opposition is absolute, expressed through repeated calls to terminate the legislative proceedings for the bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is rigidly partisan, offering the opposing side (SDE) the opportunity to "pull itself together" and support the opposition's motion to halt proceedings, which is more of a political challenge than an attempt to seek compromise. Emphasis is placed on the independent opposition of the Centre Faction.
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Regional Focus
It draws attention to the burden on local governments (LGU) and the growth of bureaucracy associated with evaluating subsistence benefit applications. It also emphasizes the negative impact of the government's tax policy (the car tax) on people living in rural areas and large families.
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Economic Views
Advocates for social justice and the restoration of the purchasing power of the subsistence benefit, criticizing the failure to raise it over the past three years. It opposes tax policies that exacerbate inequality, such as the car tax and income tax on pensions, stressing their detrimental impact on the economically vulnerable. It warns that the draft legislation will harm the labor market in the long run, diminishing people's motivation and qualifications.
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Social Issues
The focus is on protecting social solidarity and preserving the rights of vulnerable groups (single mothers, young people, people with special needs, pensioners). Special emphasis is placed on preventing the removal of health insurance and the opportunity to participate in training from those who lose unemployment benefits.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative objective is the opposition to the draft bill amending the Unemployment Insurance Act (519 SE) and the termination of its proceedings. The individual is an active opponent who is utilizing procedural means (a motion to discontinue) to halt the draft bill.
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