Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik

The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s social and tax policies, which are viewed as exacerbating inequality. Particular emphasis is placed on the decline in the purchasing power of the subsistence benefit and the removal of health insurance and unemployment benefits from vulnerable groups (single mothers, people with special needs). This position is value-based, centered on solidarity and the protection of the weakest, and demands that the legislative process for the bill be terminated. The policy is framed by highlighting the failure and hypocrisy of the government’s actions (including those of the social democrats).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social welfare and subsistence benefits, highlighting specific data regarding the decline in the benefit's purchasing power (by one third) and the period during which it has not been raised (three years). The speaker is aware of the bill's impact on the bureaucracy and workload of local governments and directly references feedback from the Chamber of Disabled People and the Union of Cities and Rural Municipalities.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and expresses moral indignation, specifically targeting the Social Democratic Party, whom they label as hypocrites. Repeated emotional appeals are employed, stressing that the government is "going after the weakest." The style is direct and utilizes rhetorical questions ("Is a politician truly allowed to lie?") to discredit the actions of the opponents.

The speaker is active in the plenary session, repeatedly posing questions to the rapporteur and utilizing additional time to clarify the positions of their parliamentary group. This pattern of activity is aimed at obstructing the proceedings of a specific draft bill, evidenced by repeatedly moving for suspension of the debate. They also refer to new information obtained during the consultation round.

The primary opponent is the Social Democratic Party, which stands accused of "the most shocking hypocrisy" and stripping the weakest of their rights while serving in government. The criticism is intense, targeting both specific political decisions (such as the elimination of health insurance and the introduction of the car tax) and the betrayal of the party's core values. The tax policy of the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200) is also being challenged. Compromise is out of the question, as the complete termination of the draft bill is being demanded.

The speaker represents the Centre Party parliamentary group and is cooperating within the group on submitting the motion to suspend proceedings. He/She is seeking support from other Riigikogu members, directly appealing to the Social Democrats to "find the courage this time" to support the proposal, referencing previous unsuccessful collaboration. This cooperation is aimed at opposition activity.

The regional focus is aimed at residents of rural areas and large families, who are hit hardest by the government's tax policy (the car tax). It also highlights the growing bureaucratic burden on local authorities (the association of cities and municipalities) related to the assessment of subsistence allowance applications.

Economic views are aimed at reducing inequality and preserving the purchasing power of social benefits, emphasizing that the livelihood allowance has already lost a third of its buying power. There is opposition to taxes (such as the car tax and income tax on pensions) that disproportionately affect low-income earners and residents of rural areas. Warnings have been issued that the proposed bill will damage the labor market in the long term by decreasing people's motivation and skill levels.

The social focus is directed toward protecting the most vulnerable groups in society, including single parents, people with special needs, youth, and pensioners. The primary concern is the potential loss of social rights (such as health insurance and unemployment benefits) and the deepening inequality, which is exacerbated by the low level of subsistence allowance (200 euros).

The legislative focus is currently on opposing the ongoing social affairs bill, the objective of which is to halt its processing through a motion to discontinue. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, arguing that it harms various target groups and increases bureaucracy for local governments, all while simultaneously promising to reduce red tape.