Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

2024-11-20

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The speaker clearly opposes the draft constitutional amendment bill, arguing that it excludes 130,000 people from the local decision-making process. He views this as a threat to the stability of the state and accuses the bill of being motivated by fear of the Center Party potentially gaining power in Tallinn. The stance is strongly oppositional and relies on arguments of social exclusion.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of local government and electoral rights issues, referencing specific figures (130,000 inhabitants) and regions. They understand the political context of constitutional amendments and their impact on local communities. The expertise focuses primarily on the field of local self-government and citizenship.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is emotional and confrontational, employing direct questions and accusations. The speaker uses dramatic phrases such as "second-class people" and warns of potential consequences. The style is rather populist, appealing to a sense of justice and using concrete examples from the lives of ordinary people (hospitals, emergency services).

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Activity Patterns
Given the limited data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about activity patterns.

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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticizes the bill's supporters, accusing them of sending contradictory messages ("a confusing mess") and engaging in political calculation. The main target is the governing coalition, which is accused of discrimination and political manipulation. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural.

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Collaboration Style
The speeches do not reveal any willingness to cooperate or attempts to find compromise. Quite the opposite—the speaker adopts a confrontational stance and shows no openness toward dialogue or finding common solutions.

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Regional Focus
A strong emphasis is placed on specific regions: Tallinn, Ida-Virumaa, Maardu, Loksa. The speaker stresses the need to protect the rights and interests of the residents in these areas. The focus is clearly on the local level and the concerns of regional communities.

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Economic Views
It is not possible to draw conclusions about economic views based on the limited data.

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Social Issues
The speaker stresses social inclusion and equality, arguing that the draft legislation creates a category of "second-class citizens." They highlight the contribution of workers (hospitals, rescue services) to society and their right to participate in decision-making processes. The stance is strongly in favor of inclusivity.

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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on opposing Bill 527 SE, which proposes amendments to the Constitution, especially regarding its impact on local self-government and suffrage. The speaker is clearly against the draft legislation and attempts to prove its harmfulness to democratic principles and social stability.

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