Session Profile: Arvo Aller
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-08
Political Position
The political position is highly critical of the government's actions, particularly concerning fiscal transparency (specifically, depreciation accounting) and amendments to the Planning Act. The speaker vigorously opposes proposals that restrict the public's ability to participate in planning processes, accusing the opposition (the Social Democrats/Sots) of suppressing public opinion. The focus is policy- and accountability-based, demanding clarification regarding budget figures and the practical implications of the legal amendments.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in state budgeting and accounting, discussing depreciation accounting and budget deficit percentages (4.5% vs 6–7%). He also possesses a detailed understanding of the Planning Act, especially concerning the consideration of climate change, energy efficiency, and the organization of public display. He uses technical language and demands specific numerical explanations.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly inquisitive and critical, posing sharp, skeptical questions to ministers and rapporteurs. The tone is accusatory, particularly concerning planning issues, where he/she directly references the interests of lobbyists and the opposing side (the Social Democrats) wanting to restrict public debate. Both logical arguments (budgetary accounting) and emotional appeals (democratic participation) are employed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was highly active during the plenary session, asking several substantive questions concerning the budget and planning on a single day (08.10.2025). In addition to these substantive matters, they also focused attention on procedural issues, demanding clarification regarding the missing materials for an agenda item.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are the minister and, indirectly, the Social Democrats ("Sotsid"), who are accused of stifling public opinion and serving the interests of lobbyists through amendments to the Planning Act. The criticism is intense and addresses both the transparency of fiscal policy and the violation of democratic procedures.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (the state budget, the Planning Act), but it carries a strong regional impact, particularly concerning county planning documents and the construction of wind farms. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local residents having access to these planning documents and the selection of the location for the public exhibition.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal transparency and accountability. The speaker criticizes the government's budgetary accounting, particularly the failure to include depreciation, suspecting this is motivated by a desire to present a smaller budget deficit to the European Union. He prefers strict and honest numerical reporting.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient Data
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the detailed scrutiny of amendments to the State Budget Act and the Planning Act. Specifically, opposition is raised against amendments concerning the mapping of climate risks and the organization of public review, fearing that these changes will facilitate the activities of lobbyists and diminish public participation.
4 Speeches Analyzed