Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Holidays and Anniversaries Act (669 SE)
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The politician strongly supports the draft legislation (669 SE), which grants families an extra day off, emphasizing the well-being of children and the ability of parents to manage daily life. This position is value-driven and directly links the bill to the issue of restoring benefits for large families at the government level. The politician rhetorically wonders who could possibly oppose such a family-focused measure.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The politician demonstrates expertise in social policy and family values, stressing children's welfare and parental coping mechanisms in the context of a turbulent world. The second speaker focuses on the societal and ethical impact of the draft bill, asking the presenter for an assessment in their capacity as a historian and a member of parliament.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, using forms of address such as "esteemed presiding officer" and thanking the rapporteur for the substantial draft bill. The speaker employs an emotional and value-based appeal, rhetorically asking who could possibly oppose granting an additional day to children and parents.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data indicates attendance at the Riigikogu session on October 22, 2025, where questions were posed during the first reading of the draft amendment to the Law on Public Holidays and National Days. The pattern of activity involves directing questions to the presenter (or rapporteur) in order to emphasize social and value-based aspects.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Direct confrontation is avoided, but indirect criticism is aimed at the government's actions, specifically regarding the withdrawal of benefits for large families. The politician is using their support for the bill as a platform to pressure the government into prioritizing issues concerning children and youth.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is polite and appreciative towards the rapporteur. The politician seeks, through the draft bill, to encourage the government to take action in the field of social policy, citing a desire for broader cooperation when addressing children's issues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are linked to social policy, highlighting the struggle parents face in maintaining their livelihood. The politician advocates for state intervention and expenditure focused on reinstating benefits for large families.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social focus is on family values, children's welfare, and increasing the amount of time spent with parents. The politician emphasizes the need to elevate issues concerning children and youth to the government level and restore benefits for large families.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The politician's immediate legislative focus is on supporting the draft Act (669 SE) amending the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act. He is using the debate on the bill as a platform to demand that the government restore benefits for large families.
3 Speeches Analyzed