Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's activities through parliamentary inquiries. Key issues include regional policy, the failure to fulfill promises regarding the increase of local government revenue bases, and tax hikes (car tax, VAT). They also oppose cuts to the judicial system, especially in regional centers, and criticize the violation of political culture and procedural rules.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the details of parliamentary procedure (such as the 51-vote requirement) and the government's proposed budget cuts (the 5%, 3%, and 2% reductions). Their knowledge is particularly detailed regarding the infrastructure of the regional judiciary (the modernity and service area of the Jõhvi courthouse). Furthermore, they are aware of the confusion surrounding responsibilities between different administrative sectors (the Agriculture and Food Board versus the Environmental Board).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, utilizing interpellations to hold the government accountable. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing specific figures (percentage cuts, magnitudes of the revenue base) and documents (the coalition agreement). The criticism is sharp, particularly regarding political culture and the improper application of procedural rules, describing the situations as an "eternal chaos and mess."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active submitter of interpellations, regularly presenting them to the Prime Minister and various ministers (the Ministers of Justice, Regional Affairs, and Agriculture) over the course of several sessions. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on overseeing government operations and challenging the agendas and procedures of the sittings.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary targets are the government and its ministers, who face criticism both for their political decisions (tax increases, budget cuts) and for evading responsibility. The criticism is particularly pointed concerning political culture and the improper application of parliamentary procedural rules, which mandate 51 votes for the adoption of all decisions. Furthermore, ministers are accused of shifting responsibility onto the courts.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation takes place internally within the faction, with inquiries being submitted by nine members of the Estonian Conservative People's Party faction. There is no information regarding cooperation or readiness for compromise with other factions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is very strong, emphasizing the importance of the revenue base and financial autonomy for local municipalities. Specifically highlighted are the concerns of Ida-Virumaa (the Jõhvi courthouse, with a service area of 2,522 square kilometers) and Lääne-Virumaa (the red deer problem in the Kunda and Viru-Nigula areas). The speaker contrasts these regional interests with what is happening in Tallinn.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic positions focus on tax policy, opposing the tax hikes implemented by the government (car tax, VAT, excise duties, and state fees). They support increasing the financial autonomy of local governments and balancing their revenue base. Furthermore, they oppose budget cuts within ministerial jurisdictions that impact regional infrastructure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards scrutinizing the government's activities through interpellations concerning the budget, taxation, and regional administration. Priorities include demanding an increase in the revenue base for local municipalities and opposing cuts to the regional justice system (courthouses). Attention is also paid to ensuring the propriety of parliamentary procedural rules and political culture.
4 Speeches Analyzed