Agenda Profile: Andres Metsoja
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on robust criticism of the government’s performance, which is deemed “extremely poor” and has led the public to the perception that “life in Estonia is bad.” The speaker stresses the urgent need for solutions, perspective, and vision to get the country “back on its feet.” The framework is strongly results-oriented, demanding change that must start at the grassroots level.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker addresses a national crisis related to the impact of rising prices on the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihoods. The expertise is demonstrated more by sharply defining the problem and demanding solutions from the presenter ("What is to be done?"), rather than by providing detailed data or technical policy proposals.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical and urgent, reflecting a perceived stalemate and widespread public dissatisfaction. The speaker employs direct address and an emotional appeal (by citing the public's objective assessment), while simultaneously demanding concrete actions. The style is more visionary and probing, rather than detailed.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the government, which is being sharply criticized for its poor performance and inability to offer solutions. The criticism is performance-based, focusing specifically on the government's failure to ensure the public's well-being.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is expressed as a direct challenge to the presenter (Urmas) to submit solutions, which suggests an opposing position and a demand. There is no reference to a desire for compromise or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the broader situation of the Estonian state and the necessity of getting the country back on its feet. Specific regional or international topics are not addressed.
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on the negative impact of rising prices on the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihoods, a situation which has led the country into a deadlock. A fundamental change and helping the nation get back on its feet are being demanded, yet concrete positions on taxes, spending, or regulation are lacking.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the general well-being of the populace and the pervasive feeling that life in Estonia is difficult—a sentiment directly tied to the current economic situation and the actions of the government. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the need to redefine the concept of the Estonian state, viewing it through the lens of the individual citizen.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on debating an issue of national importance, which was initiated by the parliamentary faction, emphasizing the need for a strategic vision and concrete action plans. The objective is to find solutions to the country's current deadlock, rather than merely processing specific legislative bills.
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