Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-19
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong criticism directed at the government concerning national security and labor policy. The speaker stresses the necessity of defending the eastern border and encouraging people to return to rural areas to enhance security. Furthermore, they are vehemently opposed to importing cheap foreign labor, viewing it as a threat to the future of the Estonian population and social services. The political framework is deeply value-driven and highly critical of the government's activities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding exceptions to the Aliens Act and salary criteria, referencing the specific provisions for paying 1.5 times the salary and the topic of seasonal workers. He highlights technical details concerning border guard capabilities (surveillance vs. protection) and economic restructuring (the four-day work week). Furthermore, he utilizes data from Statistics Estonia and the Unemployment Insurance Fund, noting 54,000 unemployed persons as of the end of April.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, frank, and forceful, particularly regarding the government's inaction in addressing root causes. Both logical arguments (citing laws and statistics) and an emotional warning about the replacement of the Estonian people and the overburdening of social services are utilized. The speaker directly addresses the presiding officer of the session, the Prime Minister, and the wider observing public.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, submitting interpellations and questions to both the Prime Minister and the Minister, focusing on security and workforce issues. This pattern of activity demonstrates participation in government accountability procedures (interpellation).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is between the government and the minister, who is sharply criticized for insufficient answers and for failing to accept proposals during negotiations. The criticism targets specific policies (tax hikes, the importation of cheap labor) and the government's failure to address the root causes. According to the speaker, the government needs to be "brought back down to earth," which suggests a complete unwillingness to compromise.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is demonstrated by supporting and referencing the positions of other colleagues (such as Martin Helme) regarding tax policy and support for businesses. There are no indications of a willingness to compromise with the government; instead, the government's responsibility is highlighted.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed towards the eastern border (from Luhamaa to Narva) and rural areas, emphasizing their role in ensuring national security. The capability of the border guard is specifically analyzed using the Narva River as an example.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic stance is strongly pro-business, calling for a reduction in taxes (labor taxes, VAT, excises, and income tax) to enhance the operational capacity of companies. The introduction of cheap labor is viewed as detrimental to the economy, failing to boost productivity, and distorting the local labor market.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Addressing social issues, emphasis is placed on the need to boost birth rates and improve the educational attainment of young people to secure the future workforce. Imported cheap labor is viewed as a threat leading to the replacement of the Estonian population, and as a source of pressure on education, culture, and healthcare.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward criticizing the exceptions to the Aliens Act and the government's inaction regarding national security and the attraction of residents to rural areas. The speaker acts primarily as a critic and one who submits inquiries, demanding concrete actions from the government.
3 Speeches Analyzed