Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is critical of the methodology and transparency surrounding the 2026 state budget draft. The speaker suspects that the exclusion of non-cash expenditures, particularly depreciation, is a deliberate step intended to keep the budget deficit percentage (4.5%) artificially lower in order to appease the European Union. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the correctness of parliamentary work procedures and the accessibility of relevant materials.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding state budget accounting principles, focusing specifically on the recognition of depreciation (wear and tear) and its impact on the deficit percentage. Technical terminology is used (non-cash expenses, depreciation, deficit percentage), and a detailed methodological question is posed concerning the logic of budget preparation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on logical analysis and technical details. The tone is skeptical regarding the budget methodology and demands clarification, referencing a previous unsuccessful attempt to obtain answers from the minister. The second speech is brief and procedural, expressing concern about the organization of parliamentary work.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the first reading of the state budget bill, posing both substantive and procedural questions. It is noted that the same question had also been presented to the minister, which indicates continuous monitoring of the topic and the seeking of answers from various parties.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the government (the minister) and the individuals responsible for drafting the budget, focusing on the lack of transparency and potential manipulation of the budget methodology. The technical aspect is also criticized because the materials for the agenda item have gone missing, which hinders the work of the parliament.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is addressing the committee rapporteur, seeking answers to questions that the minister failed to provide. This highlights a desire for clarification regarding the parliamentary work process. There is no evidence of seeking cooperation or compromise with other factions; rather, the interaction is characterized as a scrutinizing dialogue.
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Regional Focus
The data is insufficient. The focus is on the state budget and the international level (compliance with European Union requirements).
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on fiscal transparency and the truthful reporting of state budget expenditures, particularly concerning the calculation of depreciation. The speaker advocates for reflecting the true financial position, even if it meant a larger deficit (e.g., 6% or 7%), rather than maintaining the appearance of compliance with a lower percentage.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the detailed scrutiny of the first reading of the Draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737 SE). The speaker acts as a critical examiner of the bill's methodology and emphasizes the proper adherence to parliamentary work procedures and the accessibility of materials.
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