Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-10-23
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government’s actions in both security matters (the border, the subordination of churches) and social policy. The most pressing issues are national security and the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention, which is considered redundant and unnecessary because it duplicates the Estonian constitution. The argumentation is strongly value-based, focusing on national interests and the preservation of the language.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedures for ratifying international conventions, noting the confusion between the convention and the recommendations when drafting amendments. They use specific data regarding the number of states party to the convention and are familiar with the details of security policy, referencing the confiscation of the Lihula monument and the controls in Sinimäed. Furthermore, they thoroughly analyze the convention's terminology, particularly concerning gender-based violence and harassment.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, often employing rhetorical questions to challenge the logic behind government actions. When addressing social issues, irony and strong emotional judgments are used ("utterly ridiculous," "for heaven's sake"), along with examples that ridicule the topic of social gender. The overall tone is passionate and concerned, particularly regarding security and the national language.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All presentations occurred within a single day of the plenary session, which indicates intense involvement in the agenda items and active questioning of the rapporteur. The speaker is participating in both the debate on security issues and the second reading of the international convention.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the government and the rapporteur, who stand accused of escalating the security situation and submitting vague legislative proposals. The criticism is twofold: political (concerning ineffective solutions) and procedural (stemming from the confusion surrounding the amendments). The speaker represents a political party that explicitly rejects the ratification of the ILO convention, demonstrating an unwillingness to compromise.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is predominantly confrontational with the government, but colleague Varro Vooglaid is referenced, who posed a similar question, which demonstrates intra-factional cohesion. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or a readiness for compromises.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national and international issues, covering Estonian security, the protection of the constitution, and the influence of international conventions. Specific regional references (Lihula, Sinimäed) have been utilized to illustrate the government's failures in managing security and symbolism.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic considerations are indirectly evident in the criticism directed at the International Labour Organization convention, as it obligates employers to address social gender issues and conduct extensive multilingual awareness campaigns. These obligations are viewed as rather burdensome and unreasonable, and are not necessary for Estonia.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
In social policy, the speaker is strongly opposed to the implementation of the convention on gender violence and harassment, particularly regarding the concept of social gender, which is considered absurd and dismissive of biological reality. In the field of security, emphasis is placed on the necessity of controlling churches subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate and Russian citizens. Furthermore, the convention's requirement to conduct outreach and informational work in the languages of foreign workers is sharply criticized, as this is viewed as a threat to the status of the Estonian language.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing Bill 469 SE (the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention). The speaker is a strong opponent of this bill, arguing that it is unnecessary and redundant with existing constitutional provisions. A secondary focus involves security-related legislation addressing the direct subordination of the church and the border regime.
5 Speeches Analyzed