Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller

The speaker's political stance is sharply opposed to the government's policy, which encourages the importation of cheap labor through exceptions to the Aliens Act. The primary focus is on prioritizing long-term solutions (such as birth rate, education, and professional skill levels) over short-sighted measures that threaten the Estonian people and economy. The political framework is structured around both outcomes (the difficulties faced by businesses due to taxation) and values (the replacement of the Estonian people). In the speaker's view, the inquiry regarding labor productivity has been pertinent for the last decade.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in labor and migration policy, referencing their prior experience dealing with seasonal workers while serving as a minister. Specific data is utilized, such as the 54,000 unemployed individuals registered with Töötukassa (the Unemployment Insurance Fund) as of the end of April, along with technical terms like the "1.5 times salary requirement" and "agency labor." The speaker is capable of analyzing exceptions to the Aliens Act and connecting them to the issue of productivity.

The speaker’s tone is critical, worried, and urgent, emphasizing that the situation is "very sad" and the government needs to be "brought back down to earth." Both logical appeals (the impact of taxes on corporate behavior) and emotional appeals (Estonian people falling into a more difficult situation and the replacement of the population) are employed. The style is formal and analytical, focusing on policy errors and root causes.

The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu session during the debate concerning the response to the interpellation, presenting their viewpoints and summarizing the discussion. Their previous experience serving as a minister is noted, suggesting long-standing political engagement and the practical application of their expertise. Information regarding the speaker's day-to-day activities or the frequency of their public appearances is unavailable.

The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the minister, who are accused of failing to accept ideas during negotiations and restricting their responses to a specific target group. The government is sharply criticized for failing to address the root causes and for favoring the importation of cheap labor, which the speaker views as the replacement of the Estonian populace. No willingness to compromise with the government is being shown; rather, a change in government policy is being demanded.

The speaker referenced the previous speaker (Martin Helme) in a supportive manner, confirming his position that the government is unwilling to make significant concessions to businesses regarding tax cuts. Their willingness to cooperate is limited to colleagues in the opposition who share similar views. Instead of cooperating with the government, they demand that the government change its policies and "come back down to earth."

The speaker’s focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the state of the Estonian workforce, competitiveness, and the future of the population. Agriculture is mentioned in the context of seasonal workers, but there is no specific emphasis on particular regions, industries, or communities outside the general Estonian economic sphere.

The speaker strongly supports entrepreneurship and calls for the reduction of labor taxes, VAT, excise duties, and income tax to improve business viability. The introduction of cheap labor is viewed as an economically harmful, short-term solution that fails to boost productivity. The preference is for long-term, value-added work and fiscal responsibility (cost savings within companies).

The speaker emphasizes the importance of increasing the birth rate and improving the educational attainment of young people to ensure the replenishment of the labor market. Strong opposition is voiced against the importation of cheap labor, arguing that it places strain on education, culture, and healthcare, and ultimately leaves the Estonian people in a more difficult position. A nationalistic framework is employed, warning against the replacement of the Estonian nation.

The speaker's legislative focus is centered on criticizing the exceptions to the Aliens Act, demanding their limitation to prevent the mass importation of cheap labor. A second priority is amending tax laws to reduce labor taxes, VAT, excise duties, and income tax. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current government's policies and legislation.