Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
2024-11-13
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the government’s handling of the economy (specifically, the policies of the Reform Party) and the social sector (citing budget cuts to mental health services). They also stress the necessity of improving the Riigikogu’s working procedures to ensure that all proposed amendments make it to the floor for a vote. The overall stance is primarily results-oriented and highly critical, directly attributing the current economic downturn to the government’s policies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in social and healthcare policy, addressing the accessibility of mental health services, budget cuts, and specialist recruitment models. They are also well-versed in the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the practice of handling proposed amendments. In their economic critique, they draw comparisons with other countries (Haiti, the European Union) and reference specific budget lines.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, highlighting contradictions and paradoxes, such as the conflict between increasing the patient visit fee and freezing doctors' salaries. Concrete examples are employed (Vormsi Island, the duration of the economic downturn), and challenges are posed through rhetorical questions. The tone is formal, yet it also incorporates ironic comments (e.g., "the feeling toward Isamaa is warmer").
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The Speaker is active during plenary sessions, participating on consecutive days with questions and points of order. This pattern of activity includes questioning government representatives regarding the implementation frameworks of specific policies and budget decisions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the Reform Party's policies, which are considered the direct cause of the economic recession. Criticism is also leveled against the presiding officer for inconsistent procedural practices, and against the government for mental health budget cuts and freezing doctors' salaries. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker commends the presiding officer for improving the practice of intervening in speeches, thereby showing a willingness to notice and praise positive developments. There is no information available regarding direct cooperation or the seeking of compromises with other political parties, although there is an indirect reference to the special treatment afforded to Isamaa.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national issues (economy, healthcare), but the complexity of implementing policy is illustrated through specific local examples. Vormsi Island is mentioned separately regarding the specialist hiring model, and reference is made to the position of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are highly critical, arguing that Estonia's economic recession is caused by the policies of the Reform Party, not the war. Doubts are being raised about fiscal discipline and the logic of income distribution, asking why doctors' salaries are not increasing despite the rise in the visit fee.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social focus is on the accessibility and funding of mental health services. While the concept of self-help is supported, the government's decision to reduce funding lines related to mental health in next year's budget, which will worsen the availability of specialists, is sharply criticized.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the working procedures of the Riigikogu, requiring that all proposed amendments reach the floor so that members of parliament can independently assess their constitutionality. The speaker is an advocate for these procedural changes and a critic of the draft legislation.
4 Speeches Analyzed