Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-11-04
Political Position
The speaker adopts a strong, results-driven position concerning public health crises, emphasizing the high incidence of overdose deaths and the gravity of this issue as a national concern. They also scrutinize the government's rationale for administrative cost savings, demanding clarification regarding the tangible economic benefit derived from closing the Lüganuse Unemployment Insurance Fund office. These positions are geared toward a critical assessment of state policy and actions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of public health statistics, citing Estonia's global ranking in overdose deaths and highlighting statistics related to young people. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of administrative decisions, such as the closure of the Töötukassa (Unemployment Insurance Fund) office, and the ability to pose specific questions regarding the details of staffing and rental expenses.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct, matter-of-fact, and at times insistent, especially concerning the loss of human lives, which is treated as a serious concern. The speaker employs a formal, interrogative approach, posing questions to the minister to gain clarity regarding the policy's conclusions and future plans. They balance emotional concern (the loss of life) with fact-based arguments (statistical figures, the rationale for cost savings).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, initiating discussions and addressing specific questions to ministers. The reference to a previous discussion on the same topic demonstrates repeated and consistent engagement with selected critical issues. He/She prefers the format of posing questions to demand accountability from the executive branch.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is critical of the government's actions and the implementation of its policies, noting that the situation regarding overdose deaths has not improved in the interim. He/She calls into question the effectiveness of the Minister of Health's actions and disputes the economic justifications presented by the government (savings in Lüganuse). The criticism is policy- and procedure-based.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker operates strictly within the parliament's rules of procedure, posing questions to ministers and referencing discussions previously held in the Riigikogu. There is no information regarding inter-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The speaker draws attention to a specific regional concern, focusing on the closure of the Töötukassa (Unemployment Insurance Fund) office in Lüganuse. This demonstrates an interest in preserving local administrative services and demands that the state level consider the local government's offers, specifically the provision of free rental premises.
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Economic Views
The speaker is skeptical of the government's claims regarding administrative cost savings when the number of staff is not decreasing and the local municipality is offering free rental space. This points to an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and the requirement that the economic justifications for closing state institutions be transparent and logical.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the serious public health crisis linked to drug overdose deaths, which particularly affects young people. The stance is one of deep concern and emphasizes the priority of preventing the loss of human lives, demanding clear plans from the government to rectify the situation.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and analyzing policy by submitting formal questions to the minister. The objective is to gain clarity regarding the state's plans and conclusions for reducing the number of overdose deaths, and to verify the justification for the government's administrative decisions.
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