Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-11-06
Political Position
The political focus centers on the strong opposition to the car tax, with questions being raised about the justification for its continuation, particularly concerning the public's wealth and ability to cope financially. Furthermore, the speaker demands a critical reassessment of Estonia's foreign policy stances, especially in light of the UN Secretary-General's actions regarding the aggressor state. This reassessment of positions is deemed necessary because circumstances have changed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures of the Riigikogu, explaining the restrictions on a board member's participation in committee work and justifying the decision to bring the debate to the plenary session. Furthermore, they are familiar with the historical composition of the government (EKRE 2020 vs 2021) and are capable of connecting economic policy (the car tax) with regional inequality and economic livelihood.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, direct, and demanding, focusing on the repeated asking of questions and the requirement of specific justifications in both economic and foreign policy matters. Rhetorical questions are employed to cast doubt on the rationality and consistency of the coalition's standpoints.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The Speaker is active during the plenary session, participating in the debate and submitting repeated follow-up questions. He/She notes that, as a member of the Riigikogu Presidium, his/her activities are focused on the plenary chamber, since participation in committee meetings is limited.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the coalition over the car tax issue, demanding economic justifications that would increase people's wealth and reduce regional inequality. Furthermore, the minister's record is being set straight regarding the years spent in the EKRE government, as they defend their political background against inaccuracies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is split between domestic economic issues (regional inequality) and international politics. In foreign policy, emphasis is placed on the need to review the stance concerning the UN Secretary-General's participation in a meeting in the aggressor state (Kazan) and his subsequent absence from the meeting convened by Ukraine in Switzerland.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are critical of the car tax, arguing that it neither increases the wealth of the Estonian people nor improves their livelihood. Emphasis is placed on the need to reduce regional inequality, which calls into question the positive impact of the current tax policy.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the car tax bill and criticizing the way it is being handled (specifically, the lack of debate in the committee). Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of bringing the reconsideration of foreign policy stances before the Riigikogu to ensure Parliament's direct involvement in significant political changes.
4 Speeches Analyzed