Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-04-29
Political Position
The political position focuses on two main areas: the critical assessment of financial and green regulations at the European Union level, and social concern over the increasing number of abortions without medical indication. The speaker prefers economic revitalization over additional green rules and demands active state action in raising awareness of the value of new life. The standpoints are value-based, especially concerning social issues.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates knowledge of the structures of financial regulations (the Basel Committee, the Financial Supervision Authority) and the decision-making processes of the European Central Bank, posing detailed questions about voting records and dissenting opinions. In the social sphere, they utilize specific statistical data (the absolute number of abortions between 2020 and 2022) and emphasize the need to compare these figures with the number of live births.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, demanding, and highly interrogative, focusing on the lack of answers and the insistence on extracting details. The presenter uses logical arguments and statistical data to support their views and addresses the correction of misinformation (specifically, the misinterpretation of Martin Helme's position) presented by the opposing side.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, repeatedly posing questions to rapporteurs and those responding to inquiries. Both speeches were delivered during the course of a single session day, which points to active involvement in the debates.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposing side is primarily criticized for failing to answer the questions raised in the inquiry (especially concerning social programs) and for misrepresenting the views of a colleague (Martin Helme). At the European level, the speaker is seeking disagreement and opposition (e.g., Poland, Hungary, Slovakia) to the introduction of green rules, indicating a desire to put the brakes on these regulations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates cooperation within their faction by approvingly referencing the statistical comparison method introduced by a colleague (Jaak Valge) for analyzing abortions. Collaboration with other parties is not directly evident from the speeches, as the focus is on expressing opposition and posing questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is divided between national social issues (Estonian abortion statistics) and international/European Union financial and regulatory policy. In the international context, specific countries such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany are mentioned in connection with central bank voting. There is no local or regional focus.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker emphasized the importance of projections when drafting both the national budget and the European Union budget. He/She expressed the view that stimulating the economy should be the priority, questioning the introduction of additional green regulations and recommending that the brakes be put on them.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker is concerned about the increasing number of abortions performed without medical indication and stresses the need to raise public and youth awareness regarding the importance of new life. They call on the state to initiate educational programs and campaigns aimed at reducing abortion rates, while simultaneously rejecting the claim of mandatory childbirth.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on the critical evaluation of existing policies and forecasts, and demanding government action (education programs) within the framework of inquiries. The speaker is engaged more in influencing and controlling the direction of policy than in initiating new bills.
2 Speeches Analyzed