Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on restricting the right of Russian and Belarusian citizens to vote in local government elections, a measure treated directly as an Estonian security issue. The speaker strongly supports revoking the right to vote, emphasizing that this is the best solution for the country, and that their party (EKRE) has previously brought this issue to the forefront. This position is value-based and tied to national security, demanding swift action.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the local government's broader functions beyond municipal services, highlighting education, culture, land issues, and planning. He/She refers to an earlier political discussion on the topic of voting rights and quotes the editor-in-chief of Põhjarannik in support of his/her position.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is occasionally confrontational, accusing the Reform Party of "taking credit for others' achievements" and dragging the process out by narrowing the scope of the draft bill. The overall tone is insistent, demanding the swift passage of the law while highlighting both its political history and the national benefit. The speaker employs political rhetoric to call the government's priorities into question (coalition agreement versus the national interest).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Reform Party, which is accused of co-opting EKRE's ideas and dragging out the process of revoking voting rights by limiting it only to Russian and Belarusian citizens. The priorities of the government and the representative of the Ministry of Justice are also being questioned, asking whether they are guided by the coalition agreement or the interests of the Estonian state.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is calling for broad-based cooperation, asking both coalition partners and the opposition to contribute to the adoption of the law. Cooperation is seen as a means to fulfill an item in the coalition agreement and to do "a good thing" for the country.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is indirectly represented through the quoting of the editor-in-chief of Põhjarannik, emphasizing the role of local governments in education, culture, and rural matters. The main emphasis, however, is on national security and legislation.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues currently highlighted is the restriction of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. This restriction is strongly tied to national security considerations, given that local governments shape educational and cultural life.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE), which aims to revoke the right to vote. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and calls for its swift adoption to fulfill a clause in the coalition agreement.
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