Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Open mic
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker clearly adopts a left-wing social democratic position, strongly emphasizing social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. He expresses vehement opposition to the government's tax policy, which he believes increases inequality, and demands strict intervention regarding the legal system's shortcomings in protecting vulnerable people. His stance is value-based, focusing on the principles of human dignity and social responsibility.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong understanding of tax policy and budgetary impacts, utilizing specific figures (780 million euros, the 700 euro tax-exempt minimum, 0.6% and 3% changes in income). He/She also exhibits knowledge of how the legal system operates and the decision-making processes within the prosecutor's office. His/Her argumentation is grounded in facts and data, especially when analyzing economic effects.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs emotional and combative rhetoric, combining personal appeals ("I, as a man") with fact-based argumentation. He utilizes rhetorical questions and the creation of contrasts ("the poor pay more, the rich get more") to underscore his points. The style is direct and confrontational, yet maintains parliamentary decorum.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker utilizes the open mic opportunity to bring up pressing social issues. Their speeches are reactive—they respond quickly to incidents that have become public (like the nursing home case) and to government policy decisions (such as the 2026 budget). Based on the available data, they speak regularly, but always with a specific objective in mind.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticizes the government, the Prosecutor's Office, and the Minister of Justice. His criticism is both politically motivated (budgetary policy) and systemic (deficiencies in the legal system). He accuses the government of silence and cynicism, and the Prosecutor's Office of protecting the guilty at the expense of the victims. There are no signs of compromise; rather, he demands categorical change.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker does address "esteemed colleagues" and expresses hope for a unified stance, but fails to mention specific forms of collaboration or name any partners. He appeals instead to a general sense of justice and moral responsibility rather than to concrete political cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The speaker focuses on nationwide problems and policy. Specific regions, local projects, or regional interests are not mentioned. Their focus is on systemic issues at the national level and national values.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly supports progressive taxation and income redistribution. He criticizes the VAT hike and the reduction of income tax, calling them unfair policies that harm lower-income individuals. His economic views are clearly social democratic: the state must protect the vulnerable and guarantee a fair distribution mechanism.
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Social Issues
The speaker heavily emphasizes the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly and people with disabilities. They address the topic of gender-based violence and questions of human dignity. Their approach is rights-based, stressing the necessity of protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Social justice and equality constitute their fundamental values.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on highlighting systemic issues and demanding independent oversight and political attention. They don't mention specific legislative changes or draft bills, but rather call for a comprehensive reform of the system. Their focus is on the oversight function and holding the government accountable.
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