Session Profile: Arvo Aller
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
2025-03-18
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on both the necessity and the substance of proposed legislation. Specifically, there is opposition to the softening of the Aliens Act, which allegedly solves none of the existing problems, and criticism is leveled at the introduction of the undefined concept of "third person" in the Political Parties Financing Supervision Act. The framework of this position is primarily policy- and procedure-driven, calling into question the expediency of new regulations.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the current legislation concerning foreigners, citing existing exceptions, the absence of quotas for highly paid employees, and the nine-month restriction applicable to unskilled laborers. Furthermore, they are attentive to the details of the draft legislation, focusing on the lack of definition or substance in legal concepts (e.g., "third party") and the number of exceptions already present in the law (13–14).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, direct, and critical, incorporating both substantive and procedural attacks. Rhetorical questions are employed, and answers are demanded, while simultaneously criticizing the minister's lengthy preamble on democracy and the role of the session chair ("the role of the pioneer leader"). The tone is skeptical and demanding.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, submitting multiple interventions and questions regarding various draft legislation during a single session day. They participate in debates concerning both the substance of the legislation and the procedural aspects of the session.
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Opposition Stance
Strong opposition is directed at the government and the Eesti 200 party, who are being sharply criticized over the "Slava Ukraini" funding scandal and lack of transparency. The criticism is both politically substantive (concerning draft laws) and personal-political, demanding that the party look in the mirror and clarify the issue of funding.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation (the Aliens Act, the financing of political parties) and domestic political issues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic views concern labor regulation, where the speaker opposes any further easing of the Aliens Act. He argues that current rules already permit bringing a sufficient number of highly paid skilled workers into Estonia without quotas, thereby indicating the adequate flexibility of existing regulations.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The key social issue is immigration policy, with the speaker voicing caution and opposition regarding amendments to the Aliens Act. They stress that there are already numerous exceptions in place (for both skilled and unskilled laborers), thereby questioning the need for any further easing of restrictions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing two draft bills: amendments to the Aliens Act and a bill concerning the mandate of the Committee for the Supervision of Party Financing. The speaker is acting as an opponent of these bills, focusing on the lack of substance in legal concepts (e.g., "third party") and the sufficiency of existing laws.
3 Speeches Analyzed