Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly protective of entrepreneurship and economic continuity, opposing regulations that restrict investments and undermine regulatory stability. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's draft legislation, particularly the amendments to the Subsoil Act, which halt proceedings and disregard socio-economic impacts. The position is value-based, emphasizing the protection of the legitimate expectation of entrepreneurs and highlighting constitutional conflicts. The Estonian Conservative People's Party does not support this amendment.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in financial and business legislation, posing technical questions regarding the replacement of the balance sheet date with the report date, and the distinctions between income and sales revenue used in the definition of companies. They also possess deep knowledge of subsoil legislation, oil shale mining, and the related socio-economic impacts in Ida-Virumaa. They utilize specific terminology (e.g., EIA, reporting period income, legitimate expectation) to support their arguments.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is analytical, critical, and occasionally sharp, particularly concerning the lack of consistency in legislation. The speaker poses direct and detailed questions to the presenters, demanding justifications and explanations. In the lengthy speech, he employs both logical argumentation (constitutional contradictions, lack of a compensation mechanism) and emotional appeal (jobs, the sensitive region of Ida-Virumaa).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the plenary session, posing questions multiple times and delivering a lengthy, substantive speech during the second reading of the bill. Their contributions focus on the specifics of the proposed legislation and its economic and social consequences. They also make procedural interjections ("Pardon me!" or "Excuse me!", "On my own behalf").
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the government’s policy concerning the tightening of regulations and the suspension of proceedings under the Subsoil Law. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, accusing the drafters of the bill of ignoring socio-economic impacts and violating the legitimate expectations of businesses. The speaker represents the position of the political party (EKRE) that the amendment cannot be supported, demonstrating an uncompromising stance on this issue.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The speaker has a strong regional focus, highlighting the sensitivity and critical importance of the Ida-Viru County area. They directly connect the changes to the Subsoil Act with jobs related to oil shale mining and processing in that region, warning that social issues will arise if local business is harmed.
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Economic Views
The speaker is strongly pro-business, emphasizing the need for economic certainty and the protection of investments. He criticizes regulations that create a more difficult environment for entrepreneurs, halt necessary procedures, and shift costs (such as environmental impact assessments) onto the businesses themselves. He is concerned about the preservation of industry and jobs, particularly within the oil shale sector.
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Social Issues
The discussion of social problems is linked to economic consequences, emphasizing that harming business activity in Ida-Virumaa generates social changes and issues that affect local employment. Direct standpoints on classical social issues (e.g., education, immigration) were not presented.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative topics are the refinement of the Commercial Code and accounting regulations, and the supplementation of the Subsoil Act. The speaker is a strong opponent of the amendment to the Subsoil Act (which halts the processing of mining permits), seeing it as a threat to entrepreneurship and the constitutional order.
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