Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The speaker takes a strong oppositional stance, criticizing the economic management of the government (the Reform Party-led coalition), which, in their view, has caused a three-year economic recession. This position is heavily results-oriented, highlighting issues of economic injustice and inadequate state governance. They accuse the government of denying reality and avoiding uncomfortable questions, even employing Orwellian rhetoric to describe the situation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics related to macroeconomics (recession, quarterly contraction), fiscal policy (supplementary budget instruments, the tax hump, tax incentives), and government transparency. They refer to specific institutions such as the Fiscal Council and the Chancellor of Justice, and use data (a tax concession exceeding half a billion euros) to support their claims.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, critical, and dramatic, employing powerful imagery such as the quote, "Everything the Party holds to be true is the truth," and the reference to "the funeral of the Estonian economy." The speaker demands accountability and straightforward answers, combining logical critique (Lithuanian economic growth versus Estonian decline) with emotional appeal (taking money from the poorest people).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the Riigikogu session, posing several questions to the rapporteur (Jürgen Ligi) and subsequently delivering a lengthy, substantive speech concerning the supplementary budget bill. He references a meeting of the Finance Committee and monitoring ERR news, indicating regular engagement both within the committees and in tracking media coverage.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi and the Reform Party, who are accused of causing the economic downturn and prioritizing the wealthy. Criticism is also aimed at the Social Democrats and Eesti 200, who promised to optimize the state apparatus but have instead increased the number of officials. The attacks are intense, focusing on political failure and lack of transparency.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker positively references the Center Faction's previous proposal to raise the subsistence level, thereby demonstrating support for opposition initiatives concerning social issues. However, the approach toward the coalition parties is entirely confrontational, showing no readiness for compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus centers on the national economic situation, comparing it against the international context and specifically highlighting Lithuania’s economic growth as a counter-example. Emphasis is placed on Estonia’s economic position within the European Union (ranking last in terms of growth). There is no specific local or regional focus.
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Economic Views
The speaker is a strong proponent of social justice and redistribution, vigorously opposing tax breaks for the wealthy that cost the state more than half a billion euros. They support improving the livelihood of the less fortunate and argue that taking money from the poor leads to an economic downturn. Furthermore, they demand the streamlining of the state bureaucracy and significant cost savings.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, there is strong emphasis on the need to raise the subsistence level, coupled with criticism of the coalition's failure to act on poverty alleviation. This is the primary social topic being addressed within the context of economic policy.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2025 (651 SE), which the speaker strongly opposes and proposes be rejected. The broader objective is to make the principles of budget preparation more transparent so that a future government can rescue the economy more quickly.
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