Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-04-08
Political Position
The speaker strongly opposes the draft law on gender quotas, dismissing it as a mere displacement activity. The political focus must be outcome-based, stressing the necessity of improving the well-being of the Estonian people and establishing the conditions necessary for economic growth. He/She criticizes the Ministry of Finance, which appears to treat gender quotas as an indicator of economic growth.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the process and deadlines (December 2024) for the transposition of the EU directive. They are proficient in evaluating the economic implications of the draft legislation and connecting them to broader economic cycles. They stress the necessity of utilizing comparative data based on the experiences of other nations.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is critical and skeptical, characterizing the draft bill as a substitute activity. He employs logical appeals, repeatedly demanding comparative data on the economic performance of neighboring countries. The tone toward the Minister is overtly critical, referring to him as being "stuck" or "locked in" and expressing the desire for his resignation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session debate on the draft bill, raising repeated questions to which they feel they have not received an answer. They reference their previous involvement in committee discussions, where, in their view, the topic was addressed more comprehensively.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the Ministry of Finance and the presenter of the draft bill (the minister), who is accused of engaging in displacement activities and avoiding answers. The criticism is intense, expressing the wish that the same minister would not remain in office for the next 13 years. The criticism targets both the substance of the policy and the procedure (the minister’s closed stance).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily on international comparison, requiring information on the status of the transposition of the EU directive in neighboring countries. Specific emphasis is placed on the experiences of Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden, and inquiries are made regarding their results in economic revitalization.
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Economic Views
The speaker is a strong advocate for economic growth and improving public welfare, viewing these as top priorities. He is skeptical of regulations (such as gender quotas) that fail to demonstrate direct economic stimulation, criticizing their presentation as indicators of economic growth.
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Social Issues
The issue of gender representation (gender specificities) in governing bodies is addressed, but this topic is primarily discussed in the context of economic inefficiency and substitute activity. The speaker opposes the implementation of quotas. He asks whether the share of women has increased over the past 13 years.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on opposing the transposition of the EU directive concerning gender quotas in the management bodies of listed companies. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft bill under discussion, deeming it irrelevant.
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