Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on tightening the conditions for granting residence permits, requiring mandatory proof that the individual is not subject to mobilization. This stance is strongly driven by policy and security considerations, emphasizing the need to increase state control over immigration procedures. The speaker criticizes the current system due to its voluntary nature.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the administrative procedures and required documentation for extending residence permits, referencing specific procedural details. The expertise focuses on the legal and administrative aspects, with reference to previous questions raised during the inquiry (specifically the fifth and sixth questions).
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, posing a sharp follow-up question to previous answers. A logical and procedural approach is employed, highlighting the political shortcoming through repetitive questions regarding obligation ("Why don't we make this document mandatory?").
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu interpellation (No. 619), which demonstrates legislative oversight and the challenging of the government's answers. This pattern of activity is focused on a specific parliamentary debate and formal inquiries.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The objection is directed at the current policy of the responsible authority (the respondent to the inquiry), which permits the verification of mobilization liability status on a voluntary basis. The criticism is procedural and policy-driven, focusing on the laxity of the requirements, which jeopardizes state control.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on residence permits and security requirements applicable at the national level. The topic being addressed concerns the international context (men of mobilization age originating from Ukraine) and its impact on Estonia's domestic policy.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social focus is on immigration policy and national security, emphasizing the need to verify the mobilization obligation status of foreigners residing in Estonia. Stricter security requirements and mandatory documentation are preferred as prerequisites for obtaining residence permits.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on oversight exercised through interpellation and demanding amendments to the regulation. The priority is to change the residency permit regulation to make the verification of mobilization liability status a mandatory document.
1 Speeches Analyzed