Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on resisting the government's economic policy and recent tax hikes. The speaker supports a progressive income tax and sharply criticizes the hypocrisy of the coalition (especially the Reform Party and SDE) regarding taxation issues. The policy framing is heavily directed at the government's poor economic performance and unethical behavior (lying, favoring the wealthy).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and budgetary matters, detailing the progressive income tax, simplified taxation of business income, and the financial cost of tax incentives (exceeding half a billion annually). Specific legislative terminology is employed (draft bill, motion to reject/suspend proceedings, second reading).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and ironic, employing strong emotional appeals (lying, injustice toward pensioners). The speaker utilizes literary references (Orwell’s "1984") and historical comparisons (Michal vs Laar, Jufereva-Skuratovski vs Lauristin) to discredit the policies and individuals of their opponents. The tone is generally critical and uncompromising.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, participating in debates and submitting procedural motions, such as a motion to adjourn. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on the substantive and procedural opposition to specific draft laws.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation primarily targets the Reform Party (RE) and the government coalition as a whole, slamming both the political substance (tax hikes, economic recession) and ethical conduct (hypocrisy, lying). Colleagues Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski and Kristen Michal are singled out for particular criticism. The opposition is intense and uncompromising, demanding that the bill be scrapped entirely.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is acting on behalf of the Centre Faction, presenting a motion to suspend proceedings authorized by the faction, which indicates strong cooperation within the faction. Simultaneously, the speaker noted a positive common ground with colleagues Läänemets and Kiik regarding their support for progressive income tax, hinting at potential issue-based cooperation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national tax policy and the general economic situation in Estonia. Specific regional or local topics are not addressed in the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker advocates for income redistribution via a progressive income tax and strongly opposes tax hikes that impact low-income groups (pensioners, minimum wage earners). The government's current policy is viewed as stifling economic growth and benefiting the wealthy, as the tax increases are used to fund tax breaks for high-income earners.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The treatment of social issues is limited to the topic of economic justice and inequality, emphasizing the protection of lower-income groups (pensioners, minimum wage earners) from the tax burden. Other social issues (e.g., education, security) are not addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is opposing the "Law on Simplified Taxation of Business Income" and obstructing its proceedings (by submitting a motion for termination). The speaker is an active opponent who questions the conformity between the draft bill’s title and its content.
2 Speeches Analyzed