Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker adopts a distinctly oppositional stance toward the Prime Minister, highlighting the issue of the government's low approval rating (22%) and questioning the PM's ability to remain in office. The speaker focuses on questions regarding the government's legitimacy and demands specific answers concerning the funding of the defense industry.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of defense industry financing matters, referencing the allocation of 100 million euros and previous instances where funds have either "disappeared or been left in the budget." They also show a strong grasp of the dynamics between the political parties (Center Party, Isamaa, EKRE).
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs an ironic and provocatively friendly tone, referring to the Prime Minister as the Center Party's "secret supporter." The style is direct and confrontational, combining sarcasm with fact-based questions and concluding with a specific demand for explanations.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker criticizes the prime minister and the government on several fronts: due to low approval ratings, over the unclear financing of the defense industry, and concerning the issue of overall governing capability. The criticism is both politically motivated (support ratings) and policy-focused (budgetary issues).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker shows no readiness for cooperation, focusing instead on accusing the prime minister and the government. The attitude is confrontational rather than compromise-seeking, although the polite form appropriate for parliament is maintained.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The speaker expresses concern over the use of state financial resources, citing previous incidents where budget funds have "gone missing." They demand transparency and accountability regarding the allocation of 100 million euros for the defense industry.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the government's fulfillment of its accountability obligations and demands specific answers regarding the use of budgetary appropriations. The focus is on parliamentary oversight of the executive branch, particularly in the area of defense industry financing.
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