Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Internal Security
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political focus is on internal security and managing the threat posed by potential mass immigration. The speaker is demanding a concrete plan from the government for handling up to half a million immigrants, thereby highlighting serious concerns regarding the stability of the state. He strongly supports a salary increase for the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board, considering them the most crucial guarantors of the nation’s internal security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the role of internal security institutions (the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board, PPA) and the process of State Budget Strategy (RES) negotiations. He uses specific, albeit disputable, data regarding the potential scale of immigration (up to half a million) and references the relationship between the rear and the frontline fighter, as presented by Mart Helme.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and slightly confrontational, especially when challenging the minister's previous statements regarding Zelenskyy's wishes. The tone is urgent and demanding, emphasizing the need to act immediately rather than waiting for official announcements. Emotional phrases ("our eyes, our ears") are used to underscore the value placed on frontline workers.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government, which is being criticized for failing to present a plan for managing mass immigration. The criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, demanding that the government take concrete steps and make budgetary commitments to guarantee internal security. Furthermore, the speaker directly challenges the minister’s factual assertions regarding the wishes of the Ukrainian president.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national internal security and international issues concerning Ukraine and the potential for mass migration into Estonia. Emphasis is placed on the funding of institutions that serve the entire country (PPA, the Rescue Board).
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives center on prioritizing state expenditures within the realm of internal security. The speaker demands a substantial pay rise for the staff of the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board, emphasizing that adequate funding must be allocated to them during the state budget strategy negotiations.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is mass immigration, which is being treated as a threat to internal security and national stability, demanding proactive measures from the government. Strong emphasis has been placed on the social welfare of police and rescue workers and on valuing their labor through salary increases.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on the negotiations for the State Budget Strategy (RES), where the top priority is securing pay raises for the employees of the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The speaker is acting as an advocate for the funding of these internal security agencies and is demanding a clear budgetary commitment from the government.
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