Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clear position regarding the challenges faced by pensioners in making ends meet, strongly emphasizing the decline in their standard of living. This stance is unequivocally supportive of the pensioners and highly demanding of the government, expecting concrete solutions. The speaker avoids direct criticism regarding inflation and taxes, stating that "the situation is obvious enough as it is."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates practical experience dealing with the problems of the elderly, drawing on their previous tenure as mayor. The expertise is based more on personal experience and observations rather than technical analysis or statistics. Specific figures (40–50 euros per month, 2 euros for tea) indicate a practical grasp of the costs involved.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a strongly emotional approach, relying on a personal narrative and concrete examples. The rhetoric is respectful and courteous ("esteemed chair of the session," "dear minister"), but is simultaneously direct and personal. A narrative style dominates—a lengthy story about a group of elderly people is used to illustrate the problem.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker mentions regular interaction with the elderly ("I have been going for many years," "the last time I also happened to run into them there"), which demonstrates continuous community involvement. Reference is made to a previous official position as mayor, indicating long-standing experience in public service.
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Opposition Stance
No direct position of opposition is voiced, but a subtly critical attitude towards the government’s current efforts in supporting pensioners is apparent. The speaker avoids personal attacks, instead constructively seeking solutions by asking, "What could we do together with you?"
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a clear willingness to cooperate, using phrases such as "what we could do together with you" and addressing the minister directly to seek solutions. The style is constructive and oriented toward collaboration, not confrontational.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus cannot be determined based on the data—the speaker talks generally about the problems faced by pensioners, without mentioning specific regions or local characteristics.
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Economic Views
The speaker acknowledges the influence of economic factors (inflation, taxes, and excise duties) but fails to take a clear position on them. The economic views instead center on the social impact—specifically, how economic changes affect the daily lives and social participation of pensioners.
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Social Issues
The speaker focuses on issues concerning the social participation and quality of life of the elderly, stressing the importance of community living. The problem of social isolation is clearly highlighted—the elderly can no longer afford their usual social interactions in cafes.
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Legislative Focus
Specific legislative initiatives or priorities are not mentioned. The speaker is participating in the inquiry, seeking answers from the government, but is not putting forward specific legislative solutions or amendments.
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