Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
Request regarding the salaries of cultural workers (no 781)
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently centered on the low wages of cultural workers employed by local municipalities, salaries which are widely considered to be significantly below the national minimum wage. The political mood is one of concern, demanding concrete action from the government and the provision of financial assistance to these local authorities. This constitutes performance-based criticism addressing issues of social justice and wage policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker focuses on the issue of cultural workers' wages at the local government level, demonstrating awareness of the low wage levels within the sector. He/She demands specific data from the minister regarding the average salary and its distribution across Estonia, citing a desire to rely on factual information.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister courteously. The tone is concerned and questioning, focusing on the logical formulation of the problem and demanding specific solutions and an action plan from the government.
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Activity Patterns
The data pertains to only one instance of appearance—a query directed at the minister—highlighting activity in the oversight of government operations and the raising of specific issues.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the government’s inaction or insufficient action regarding the salaries of cultural workers and the support provided to local governments. The confrontation is policy- and results-based, demanding concrete solutions from the minister to improve the situation.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative approach is demonstrated by the demand that the central government should offer assistance to local municipalities to resolve the wage issue. There is no direct information regarding cooperation with other political forces or colleagues.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is aimed at the level of local governments and the distribution of salaries for cultural workers across the whole of Estonia. Emphasis is placed on municipal-level concerns that require national intervention and support.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize the necessity of improving workforce well-being, specifically addressing the wages of cultural workers, which are currently below the national minimum wage. Support is given for state intervention and financial assistance to local governments to ensure an increase in wage levels and social justice.
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Social Issues
The social focus centers on the issue of fair compensation for cultural workers, which has wider implications for the valuation of the cultural sector and overall social well-being.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at initiating policy and amending the government's action plan through interpellation. The objective is to compel the government to solve the problem of low salaries for cultural workers by providing financial support to local municipalities.
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