Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on criticizing the actions of the government (the Reform Party and Eesti 200), which are seen as targeting vulnerable societal groups. The primary issues are cuts to social benefits and tax policy changes (specifically the motor vehicle tax and the income taxation of pensions). This is a values-driven position, stressing that the government lacks the popular mandate required to attack the Estonian people and dismantle the labor market.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social policy and labor market services, specifically referencing unemployment benefits and the training courses offered by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa). This expertise centers on the impact of social measures on vulnerable groups, such as youth, single mothers, and people with disabilities. Furthermore, the election result (44.5%) and the coalition's rating (20%) are utilized to assess political legitimacy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing strong metaphors such as "attacks" and "demolition." The appeals are directed at justice and common sense, urging colleagues to give the draft bill the "red light." The tone is direct and critical toward both the current and the previous coalition.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to two interventions during a single plenary session in May 2025, suggesting active participation in the debate surrounding a specific socio-political draft bill. It is not possible to determine other activity patterns or frequency of occurrence.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who stand accused of deliberately targeting the vulnerable and dismantling the Estonian labor market. The criticism is intense and policy-based, extending even to the condemnation of earlier social cuts made by the former coalition (the Social Democrats). No willingness to compromise has been expressed; instead, they are demanding the outright rejection of the draft legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is pragmatic, seeking support for the rejection of the bill both from the opposition (the Social Democrats, whose eyes have been opened) and from reasonable members within the coalition. Hope is expressed that there are also people in the Reform Party who fundamentally do not support the bill. Direct cooperation or the formation of coalitions is not described.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national socio-economic and political issues, but the regional dimension is also highlighted. Specifically, the negative impact of the car tax on people living in rural areas is mentioned.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic platform emphasizes social protection and opposition to new taxes (such as the car tax and income tax on pensions) and to cuts that negatively impact the labor market. The stance is clearly in favor of protecting the interests of the workforce and vulnerable groups, in direct opposition to the government's policy, which is "dismantling the Estonian economy."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social agenda centers on protecting social justice and halting attacks against large families, pensioners, single mothers, people with disabilities, and youth. Emphasis is placed on preserving and protecting social benefits (unemployment assistance, training programs). The social framework is moral, underscoring the necessity of protecting the vulnerable.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific bill that involves cuts to unemployment benefits and training programs. The speaker is an active opponent who is urging that the bill be given the red light and rejected.
2 Speeches Analyzed