Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
First reading of the draft decision of the Riigikogu (403 OE) "Appointment of the Estonian Representative to the Control Committee of the Nordic Investment Bank"
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the critical state of the Estonian economy, highlighting that Estonia ranks last in Europe for economic growth. The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the government's economic policy, backing economic rescue measures that the government refuses to pass. This political platform is clearly results-oriented and highly critical of the government’s inaction, positioning itself as the voice of common sense.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in Riigikogu procedural matters, explaining the voting procedure for the draft resolution and referencing the 20-minute speaking time allotted to the committee's rapporteur. He is familiar with the work of the Finance Committee, having presented the draft resolution on the appointment of the Nordic Investment Bank representative by consensus. When discussing economic topics, he uses terms such as "inflation" and "economic growth" and refers to the issue of bank taxation.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is highly combative, sarcastic, and sharply critical, utilizing the allotted presentation time for political attacks against the ruling coalition. The speaker employs irony (referencing Jürgen Ligi’s speech) and poses direct procedural questions regarding the impartiality of the session chair. The tone is emotional and politically charged rather than neutral.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active member of the Finance Committee, presenting Bill 403 OE to the plenary session and using their allotted presentation time for a broader political debate. They referred to earlier discussions within the committee and promised that the Finance Committee would be introducing further legislation concerning the economy.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is in fierce opposition to the ruling coalition, accusing the Reform Party of incompetence and Eesti 200 of tanking the economy. Eesti 200 is also criticized for indecisiveness and inaction (they couldn't even find the 'on' switch). The Social Democrats are viewed as proponents of a pure PR strategy who have no intention of keeping their promises.
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Collaboration Style
In non-economic and technical matters (such as the appointment of the NIB representative), the consensus of the Finance Committee is emphasized, which demonstrates an ability to cooperate on procedural issues. However, the willingness to cooperate is absent in the political debate, as the speaker sharply attacks the competence and motives of the governing parties.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on the state of the Estonian economy within the context of Europe and the European Union, and highlighting Estonia's position in the economic growth rankings. International financial cooperation through the Nordic Investment Bank is also addressed.
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Economic Views
The speaker highlights the critical condition of the Estonian economy, noting that it ranks last in Europe for economic growth and previously suffered from the highest inflation. He supports measures aimed at rescuing the economy and sharply criticizes those who oppose the bank tax, arguing that the government has already taxed every other sector.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The immediate legislative focus is on Draft Decision 403 OE, concerning the appointment of Estonia's representative to the Control Committee of the Nordic Investment Bank, a draft which the speaker both initiated and supports. The broader focus is on the economy-rescue bills that the Finance Committee has promised to submit, referencing the earlier bank tax bill.
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