Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Member's Status Act (339 SE)
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the draft bill concerning the elimination or reduction of expense allowances for members of the Riigikogu. This political position is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of setting a personal example and showing solidarity with the Estonian people during the current difficult situation. In the speaker's estimation, the bill is "very good" and should be moved forward.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the financial implications of the draft bill, citing its scale (approximately 1.4 million euros) and linking this to the salary increase and the subsequent rise in expense allowances. The expertise focuses on the regulation of parliamentary members' compensation and legislative procedures.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct, formal, and persuasive, utilizing both ethical appeals (solidarity, setting an example) and logical arguments (refuting counterarguments). The tone is urgent regarding the necessity of action and becomes critical when discussing the processing of the draft bill in the committee. The speaker poses questions that require specific financial data.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in legislative debates, specifically focusing on the first reading of the particular draft bill (339 SE). This individual demonstrates an interest in procedural fairness and a clear desire to critique the progress of the committee's work.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the legislative committee, which is accused of searching for reasons why they should not support the draft bill. Objections that eliminating expense reimbursements would interfere with the deputy's work, such as bringing children here, are also being refuted. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates an openness to cooperation by specifically inquiring about support in the committee for the draft legislation introduced by the Estonian Conservative People's Party. This signals a willingness to support substantively sound bills, irrespective of the initiating political party.
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Regional Focus
The speaker touches upon regional aspects indirectly, referring to logistical challenges associated with bringing people to Tallinn from both near and far. The overall focus, however, remains at the national level (the Riigikogu and the Estonian people).
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and solidarity, supporting savings (1.4 million euros) through the abolition of expense allowances for members of parliament. This indicates a preference for targeted austerity aimed at the political elite and shared effort.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is national solidarity and the moral obligation of the political leadership to set an example for the people. This value framework serves as the basis for justifying legislative changes, emphasizing that "we are all pulling our weight."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (339 SE), which aims to abolish expense allowances. The speaker is a strong supporter of this bill and demands that it moves forward, while simultaneously criticizing the committee procedure.
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