Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
The political stance is one of strong opposition, focusing on the government's incompetence and procedural errors (e.g., rushing legislation and ignoring proposals). Key issues include the underfunding of local municipalities, ensuring food security through primary producers, and fiscal responsibility (opposition to tax increases and the vague initiatives of the Just Transition Fund). The speaker defends the positions of their parliamentary group (EKRE) and accuses the government of populism.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep technical expertise in the fields of agriculture, rural policy, and food security, referencing specific development plans (PõKa 2030) and detailed mechanisms (the e-farm register, the consultant system). They are well-versed in budgetary allocations (JTF, state agency budgets) and the deadlines for implementing legislation, citing concrete figures and dates. The speaker also mentions previous ministerial experience related to the creation of PõKa 2030.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and combative, employing strong language (e.g., "a complete mess," "incompetence," "insanity"). The appeals are primarily logical and fact-based, referencing specific figures and legal statutes, but these are interwoven with sharp political criticism aimed at opponents. Figurative language is utilized (e.g., "they are piling stones into entrepreneurs' backpacks and then whipping them as well") alongside rhetorical questions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is highly active during the plenary session, addressing several different draft bills (specifically the Emergency Situation Act, the ILO Convention, and the Penal Code) and engaging in detailed questions and answers. This pattern suggests a focus on legislative minutiae and swift political responsiveness.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are the ruling coalition, specifically the Social Democrats and Eesti 200. The criticism is both procedural (rushing the process, ignoring proposals) and political (tax hikes, misallocation of resources). The Social Democrats are accused of populism and overburdening businesses, while Eesti 200 faces accusations regarding foreign policy inconsistencies and a failure to understand partners (Hungary).
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is mentioned in the context of previous joint proposals with the Centre Party regarding changes to VAT. The current style is rather confrontational, focusing on defending the faction's positions and rejecting draft legislation. There is no reference to an active readiness for compromise or cross-party support concerning the ongoing bills.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, local municipalities, and Ida-Viru County. There is criticism regarding the ineffective implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) in Ida-Viru County, particularly the exclusion of farmers and the large sums directed towards soft measures. It is also emphasized that transporting organic food to Ida-Viru County creates an environmental footprint.
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Economic Views
Strongly supports reducing the tax burden for primary producers (lowering VAT on fruits and vegetables) and the financing of local governments. It criticizes the government’s expenditure on administrative activities and soft measures (JTF), deeming them wasteful. It argues that the state assigns responsibilities to local municipalities (KOVs) without providing the necessary funding, thereby increasing their burden.
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Social Issues
It expresses strong opposition to the introduction of gender neutrality and the concepts of social gender in schools, fearing the corruption of children, and linking this stance to the recommendations of ILO Convention 190. Food security is also addressed within the context of social security and crisis preparedness, emphasizing the role of rural areas during a crisis.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on opposing government bills and demanding amendments, particularly concerning the Emergency Situation Act, highlighting deficiencies in the involvement of local authorities and primary producers. Support is given to amending the Penal Code to simplify the processing of misdemeanors at border crossing points, thereby freeing up resources for the Security Police Board. Furthermore, the subject is critical regarding the necessity of ratifying ILO Convention 190.
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