Session Profile: Arvo Aller

15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting

2025-10-21

Political Position
The political focus is on implementing the rules governing the use of state budgetary funds and money received from privatization. The speaker moderately supports the position that a way should be found to pay the merger grant stipulated by law to the newly merged local governments. The question is aimed at clarifying the possibilities for policy implementation and financing.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding local government financing and administrative reform subsidies. The primary focus is on the earmarked use of funds generated by privatization and the feasibility of disbursing the merger grant designated for the merging municipalities (Jõhvi and Toila). Technical terms such as "merger grant" and "funds received from privatization" are utilized.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. The speaker employs a logical appeal, posing a specific question regarding the implementation of the law and the execution of the budget. The tone is businesslike and focuses on clarifying political and financial possibilities.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a readiness for collaboration by posing a question to the rapporteur in order to find a solution to the funding problem of the merged local governments. The style is courteous and procedural, seeking a resolution within the framework of the existing legislation.

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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing local government issues in Ida-Virumaa, citing the merger of Jõhvi and Toila municipalities as an example. The emphasis is placed on the necessity of supporting local governments following the administrative reform processes.

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Economic Views
Economic views concern the state's financial discipline and the support of local municipalities funded by specific state revenues. The speaker supports directing state resources (money received from privatization) toward supporting administrative reform, provided this is legally possible.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on implementing the existing law regarding the payment of merger subsidies and the restrictions governing the use of funds derived from privatization. The priority is to establish a legal mechanism for supporting local governments following the amalgamation of municipalities.

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