Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (713 OE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political platform is strongly focused on improving social protection, criticizing the current 200-euro subsistence level as shameful for the Estonian state. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of supporting people who create value, such as pensioners, single parents, and the unemployed. The primary objective is to strengthen social safety nets and raise the level of state benefits.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in social policy and subsistence measures, knowing the exact current threshold (€200) and the related cost of living issues (rent, food, medicine). He/She is also familiar with previous government initiatives, referring to the commission formed by the previous Minister of Social Affairs in February or March. Furthermore, he/she calls for an analysis of the budgetary impacts.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and pressing, utilizing strong emotional appeals ("shameful") to highlight social injustice. The speaker poses pointed questions that demand from the opposing side both a budgetary analysis and accountability for previous procedures (the commission). The tone is formal, but confrontational in substance.
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Activity Patterns
The action pattern demonstrates consistent and repeated engagement with the issue of the subsistence minimum. The speaker references having posed the same question to the previous Minister of Social Affairs already in February or March, which indicates a long-term commitment to keeping the topic on the agenda.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the ruling party or the party presenting the report, criticizing the substance of the policy (the low subsistence level) and procedural stalling. The criticism is intense, labeling the current limit as shameful and demanding explanations regarding the work and results of the previous commission.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national social policy and ensuring the livelihood of the entire Estonian population. There is no regional or local emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic views support state intervention and a significant increase in social benefits to improve the livelihood of vulnerable groups. The speaker calls for an analysis of the budgetary cost should the proposal to raise the subsistence level be implemented, demonstrating an awareness of the fiscal impact.
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Social Issues
The main social theme revolves around poverty alleviation and social justice, specifically focusing on ensuring the well-being of pensioners, single parents, and people who have become unemployed. Emphasis is placed on the state's responsibility to cover the costs of essential goods, medicines, and housing.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the bill (713 OE) aimed at raising the subsistence level, of which the speaker is a strong supporter. He/She is using questions to pressure the government into action and is demanding clarity on when, and indeed if, the subsistence rate will rise according to previous promises.
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