By Months: Vladimir Arhipov
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
17 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills (such as the car tax and the reception of foreign prisoners) and highlighting socio-political priorities. They are demanding that the state subsidy for school meals be raised to cover actual costs, ensuring that no child should feel that their place of residence determines the quality of their food. It operates as a strong opponent and an advocate for social change.
09.2025
85 Speeches
Actively engaged in legislation concerning crisis law, local government funding, and labor market policy. Supports necessary bills (public warning system, shelters) but requires specific clarifications regarding financing and practical implementation. Puts forward alternative proposals, such as increasing state funding for school meals and raising the tax-free minimum.
06.2025
31 Speeches
The focus is primarily on criticizing government bills and proposing their rejection. It actively participates in debates concerning taxation, labor law, and security legislation. It proposes amendments to laws during the second reading, but often favors outright rejection. It supports legislation aimed at combating fraud and scammers, as well as measures for population protection.
05.2025
40 Speeches
It focuses on social legislation, especially regulations concerning unemployment insurance and subsistence benefits. It supports the Cyber Security Act but opposes the Law on Churches and Congregations and the amendments to the Electricity Market Act. It demands an analysis of the care reform and criticizes the termination of unemployment benefits. Its legislative approach is pragmatic—it supports reasonable initiatives but sharply opposes those which, in its assessment, harm vulnerable social groups.
04.2025
14 Speeches
Focuses on issues concerning education legislation, particularly the qualification requirements for teachers and language proficiency requirements. Supports amendments to the Emergency Situation Act for the sake of clarity. Calls for amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act concerning the taxation of foodstuffs. Criticizes the legislative process concerning the compensation act for reservists.
03.2025
20 Speeches
It focuses on national defense legislation, particularly the draft bill concerning the indexation of compensation for reservists. It supports the introduction of amendments between the first and second readings. Furthermore, it opposes the law restricting suffrage (voting rights). It emphasizes the Riigikogu's role in making decisions, not merely offering recommendations. It demands quicker legislative solutions for long-standing problems.
02.2025
21 Speeches
Focuses on energy security legislation, supporting the draft bill for the protection of maritime infrastructure. It actively speaks out against constitutional amendments, particularly concerning the restriction of voting rights. It actively addresses issues related to military personnel pensions and demands solutions. Furthermore, it supports the continuation and expansion of funding for sports facilities. It calls for more transparent decision-making processes concerning major investments.
01.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker primarily focuses on questioning government policy and seeking alternatives, rather than initiating specific legislative amendments. Key areas of focus include healthcare reform, improving regional policy, and reforming the social benefits system. They also show interest in Rail Baltic and infrastructure development, inquiring about the justification and funding of these projects.
12.2024
18 Speeches
He/She focuses on opposition to budget and tax legislation, stating that "I definitely cannot vote in favor of this law." Supports increasing transparency regarding government representation expenses and monitoring the attendance of Riigikogu (Parliament) members. Presents proposals for alternative tax sources and supports holding public referendums on important issues, such as the future of the Estonia Theatre.
11.2024
22 Speeches
He/She is focusing on the legislation concerning the reduction of VAT in the catering sector, which, according to him/her, is being debated for the fourth time. He/She is actively involved in education legislation, particularly issues related to the transition to Estonian-language education. He/She participates in discussions regarding the extension of foreign missions and in the work of the Rail Baltic Commission. He/She opposes legislation restricting voting rights, calling it unconstitutional.
10.2024
10 Speeches
It focuses on legislation regarding social policy and regional development. It supports bills that improve the situation of pensioners. It proposes amendments to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure to ensure greater efficiency. It demands specific legislative changes to the funding system for caregiver benefits.
09.2024
24 Speeches
Focuses on improving education legislation, providing practical solutions for assessing teachers' language proficiency. Actively addresses national defense legislation, stressing the importance of civil defense and the regulation of critical services. Thoroughly scrutinizes budget transparency issues, expressing concern over the legality of activity-based budgeting. Demonstrates interest in the legislative foundation of foreign policy decisions, especially regarding the relocation of embassies.
07.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker focused on issues concerning local government funding and tax systems. He called for the restoration of the previous tax system and criticized the current regulations. His legislative focus was clearly on protecting the rights and financial autonomy of local authorities, as well as reducing bureaucracy.