Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the record-low birth rate in Estonia, which is being treated as a critical demographic problem. The political stance is demanding and critical regarding the government's actions, stressing the need for concrete measures that would motivate young families to have children. The focus is on results-oriented policy and finding solutions, highlighting Hungary as a potential role model.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of demographic data, citing specific statistics regarding last year's total number of births (under 10,000) and the decline recorded in February. They use numerical data (e.g., 1,200–1,500 fewer children annually) to underscore the gravity of the situation, relying on facts presented by other colleagues.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, data-driven, and concerned, emphasizing that "the numbers [don't lie]." The speaker focuses on logical argumentation based on statistics and the demand for practical solutions, referencing the example of a foreign country (Hungary).
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic, demanding concrete actions to improve the birth rate. The opposition is based on policy and performance, expressing concern over the government's inability to solve the demographic crisis.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker supportively references the data presented by colleagues Siim Pohlak and Mart Helme, which demonstrates a shared concern and highlights data-driven cooperation with certain politicians when addressing the issue of the birth rate.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (Estonia's birth rate and the activities of the Government of the Republic) as well as the international level, introducing the example of Hungary as a potential model for policy development.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the declining birth rate, and the government is being urged to implement measures that would increase the desire of Estonian youth and young families to have children.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on government oversight and holding it accountable through interpellation. The priority is demographic policy and initiating new measures to increase the birth rate.
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