Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning the Execution of Kingdom of Sweden Prison Sentences in the Republic of Estonia (682 SE)
2025-11-04
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to Bill 682 SE, which concerns the execution of Swedish prison sentences in Estonia. The speaker believes that this damages Estonia's reputation and involves a security risk. The stance is primarily value-based (Estonia's image) and policy-based (security).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the severity of crimes and the mechanisms for the expulsion of prisoners, focusing on the question of when an inmate is deemed a threat to Estonia. The expertise is aimed at analyzing the consequences for criminal law and national security.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and uses figurative metaphors (candy wrapper, bitter candy) to contrast with the positive presentation of the draft bill. The tone is sharp, but initially polite, acknowledging the opposing side's presentation skills ("very skillfully presented").
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the presenter of the bill and its supporters, whose alleged "success story" is considered misleading. The criticism is political and substantive, calling into question the effectiveness of the proposed security mechanisms (the deportation of prisoners).
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the international level (the agreement between Estonia and Sweden) and its impact on the Estonian state's image and security.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Public safety is addressed in the context of perpetrators of serious crimes, emphasizing the need to protect the state from dangerous prisoners.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the ratification of a specific international agreement (682 SE). The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, concentrating on the security and reputational risks it presents.
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