Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly critical stance regarding the social welfare reform, arguing that the reform has failed and only the owners of nursing homes benefited from it. He/She strongly stresses that local municipalities took on a heavier burden, and the poor were left as the losers. The speaker demands immediate action to curb the rising costs in nursing homes.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong understanding of the role and workload of local governments in social welfare, referencing the experiences of municipal council representatives. Also shows practical knowledge regarding the reform's impact from the perspective of various stakeholders—local governments, care home owners, and those needing assistance. Offers a concrete solution for carrying out the analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
It employs emotional and blunt rhetoric, starting with the phrase "it gets one's hackles up." It combines personal emotions with fact-based arguments, using repetition ("analysis, analysis, analysis") for emphasis. The style is confrontational and demanding, concluding with a direct question posed to the minister.
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Activity Patterns
Based on limited data—only one call during the specified period. The speaker references recent discussions on similar topics, which demonstrates continued activity regarding social welfare issues.
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Opposition Stance
They are leveling strong criticism against the government and the minister, accusing them of dragging their feet on analyses and ultimately failing the reform. They criticize the preferential treatment given to nursing home owners at the expense of other stakeholders. The opposition is taking a principled stand and demanding immediate change.
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Collaboration Style
Limited data on the style of cooperation. It points to the inclusion of local municipalities as a practical solution, which could suggest a willingness to collaborate with representatives at the local level.
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Regional Focus
The text highlights the role and burden placed upon local governments, drawing upon the experiences of municipal council representatives. It suggests engaging local authorities across various Estonian regions to conduct an analysis, thereby providing a regional perspective.
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Economic Views
The text expresses concern regarding the rising costs in care homes and the resulting increased financial burden placed upon local municipalities. It criticizes the economic outcomes of the reform, arguing that it has been neither cost-effective nor equitable in terms of resource distribution.
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Social Issues
The focus is on social welfare reform, highlighting the plight and needs of "the poor." It demonstrates strong social sensitivity and concern for the well-being of society's most vulnerable groups.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on evaluating and improving the social welfare reform. It calls for concrete measures to curb price increases in care homes and requires a rapid analysis to be conducted to address the problems of the existing system.
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