Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop the Procedure for Paying an Additional Annual Lump-Sum Pension Supplement to Pensioners" (678 OE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is geared toward supporting those in need, but emphasizes the necessity of precise targeting of aid. The speaker criticizes the bill’s flawed targeting, which would allow support to be extended even to special pensioners of the Riigikogu (Parliament), and deems this a waste of taxpayer money. The framework of this position is primarily results-based and focuses on the efficient use of resources.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is connected to the details of social policy and pension systems, focusing especially on the targeting of benefits and the topic of special pensions. The speaker can identify specific loopholes in the implementation of the bill, using recipients of special Riigikogu pensions as an example.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and inquisitive, beginning with polite addresses directed at the presenter. Rhetorical questions ("Wouldn't that be the case there...?") are employed to draw attention to the draft bill's deficiencies and potential financial inefficiency.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates participation in a Riigikogu session during the first reading of a draft bill, where critical questions are posed to the rapporteur. Due to the lack of data, a repetitive communication rhythm cannot be identified.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the bill's flawed targeting mechanism, which allows benefits to be paid even to those who are not in need (e.g., special pensioners of the Riigikogu/Parliament). The opposition is policy-driven and focuses on financial inefficiency, not on the individuals involved.
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Collaboration Style
Lack of data
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Regional Focus
The focus is on social policy at the national level and the efficient use of taxpayer funds. Specific regional issues are not addressed.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and the precise targeting of aid. The speaker is against indiscriminate spending that benefits even wealthier groups, viewing it as a waste of taxpayer money.
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Social Issues
The social issue being addressed is the support of pensioners and the alleviation of poverty, specifically by providing aid to those who are facing extreme hardship. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of directing social assistance precisely to those who need it most.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft regulation (678 OE) detailing the procedure for paying the pension supplement. The speaker is a critical supporter who aims to refine the bill's targeting to ensure the supplement is not paid to individuals already receiving special pensions.
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