Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker openly confronts Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, focusing on two core issues: questions of gender inequality within the Riigikogu and the unfairness of local government funding. This position is both critical and demanding, as the speaker expects concrete answers and solutions directly from the minister.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of local government financing, using specific figures and examples concerning caregiver benefits and social security tax. They provide exact amounts (benefits ranging from 20 to 120 euros, social tax exceeding 200 euros, and 7,000–8,000 versus 70,000 euros annually) and demonstrate a systematic understanding of municipal obligations.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is direct and confrontational, employing specific questions and numerical examples. The speaker begins with irony ("heroic deeds") and then transitions to fact-based arguments. The style is demanding, expecting clear answers, especially concerning sensitive issues like gender questions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All three speeches were delivered on the same day (October 23, 2024) during the debate on the motion of no confidence. The speaker is an active questioner who uses their speaking time to raise specific issues and demand accountability.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Strong opposition against Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, criticizing both his conduct regarding gender issues and the policies under his ministry's purview. The criticism is both personal (his behavior toward female colleagues) and policy-focused (the financing of local governments).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Focuses on the problems facing local governments and their financing issues, highlighting the example of a specific municipality regarding the imbalance between caregiver allowances and social tax contributions. It also emphasizes the burden placed on local governments when fulfilling state-mandated tasks.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Supports a fairer tax arrangement between local governments and the state, particularly concerning the financing of care services. It believes that the state itself should cover the social security contributions for services it mandates local governments (LGAs) to provide. It emphasizes the fair distribution of resources.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It strongly raises issues of gender equality, demanding the protection of female colleagues from humiliation within the political environment. It also focuses on the support system for caregivers and people with disabilities, emphasizing the protection of their rights.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Focuses on the legislative and funding issues of caregiver services, criticizing the current system where the state delegates responsibilities to local governments but does not assume corresponding financial responsibility. It demands finding legislative solutions to ensure gender equality.
3 Speeches Analyzed