Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-20
Political Position
The political position is fiercely opposed to the economic policy of the current government (the Reform Party and Eesti 200), highlighting Estonia's three consecutive years ranking dead last in EU economic indicators. The speaker vehemently rejects tax increases during the crisis and the government’s decision to make the temporary security tax permanent, leveling accusations of incompetence and outright lying to the public. The overall framework is results-oriented, focusing heavily on the destruction of the economy and the government's complete failure to deliver.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics of macroeconomics and fiscal policy, referencing Estonia’s position in the EU economic growth rankings and analyzing the impact of tax increases on consumption. Technical terms such as the "recessionary spiral" are used, and specific solutions are proposed (a bank profit tax, progressive income tax, and reduction of the public sector).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, critical, and deeply ironic, directly accusing the government of outright lying and incompetence. It employs powerful imagery (such as "riders of the apocalypse") and heavy sarcasm (for instance, when commenting on the finance minister's resignation). While the arguments presented are logical (specifically, the link between tax hikes and economic recession), they are delivered with intense emotional fervor, underscoring the detrimental nature of the government's policies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity has been focused on opposing and criticizing government bills during the plenary session of the Riigikogu. All speeches were delivered on a single day, which indicates active participation in the debate on the specific draft legislation and the submission of a proposal for its rejection.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the Eesti 200 government, who are accused of destroying the economy and lying to the public regarding tax hikes. The criticism is fierce and personalized, specifically targeting Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, who is accused of incompetence and justifying falsehoods. Compromise is ruled out, as the Centre Faction proposes rejecting the draft bill.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is intra-factional, as the Centre Faction proposes rejecting the bill. Former coalition partners (the Social Democrats) are being criticized for their involvement in drafting the taxation plan. No openness to compromise with the government is being shown.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national economic policy and Estonia's position within the European Union, drawing comparisons between Estonia, other EU member states, and Finland. There are no references to specific local or regional issues; the emphasis is placed solely on the macroeconomic level.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are strongly growth-oriented, opposing tax hikes during a crisis because they destroy consumption and trigger a recessionary spiral. Income redistribution is supported through a progressive income tax and a tax on bank profits. Furthermore, the necessity of reducing public sector expenditure is stressed—a commitment that the government has failed to deliver on.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the rejection of the government bill (the draft law on simplified taxation of business income), which makes the temporary security tax permanent. The speaker is an active opponent, proposing on behalf of the Centre Faction that the bill be rejected.
4 Speeches Analyzed