By Months: Vladimir Arhipov
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
17 Speeches
The political stance is one of strong opposition, focusing on sharp criticism of the government’s tax policy (car tax, income tax) and linking this policy to the low level of public trust (30%). The primary demands include the complete abolition of the car tax and a significant increase in state support for school meals to reduce inequality. The approach is both results-oriented (trust, costs) and values-based (security, social justice). As the Center Party faction, the proposal to bring foreign criminals into Estonian prisons is firmly rejected.
09.2025
85 Speeches
The speaker consistently adopts an oppositional stance toward government policy, strongly criticizing tax hikes and their unfair distribution across society. They particularly sharply criticize the situation where "the poor pay more, while the rich receive more," and they demand a reduction in the tax burden and a lowering of the VAT on food. A firm position is also taken against prioritizing foreign labor over local unemployed citizens, as well as against importing Swedish prisoners into Estonia due to security risks.
06.2025
31 Speeches
The speaker clearly represents the positions of the Centre Party, consistently opposing the government's policies. They strongly criticize the tax increases, particularly the hike in VAT and income tax to 24%, arguing that these measures undermine people's ability to cope financially. The speaker supports social security and workers' rights, taking a stand against flexible working hours legislation. Furthermore, they defend religious freedom, especially concerning the Orthodox Church, and criticize the government's immigration policy.
05.2025
40 Speeches
The speaker clearly represents opposition viewpoints, consistently criticizing the government's socio-economic policies. He strongly advocates for the rights of pensioners and disadvantaged individuals, demanding that the subsistence benefit be indexed and that the allowance for single-living pensioners be restored. He takes a firm position on the necessity of regional policy and expresses concern over how tax increases will affect ordinary citizens. On matters of religious freedom, he defends the rights of the Orthodox community, criticizing the Law on Churches and Congregations as a restriction on religious liberty.
04.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker represents the Centre Party faction and consistently adopts an oppositional stance toward the government. He strongly supports lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, criticizes the government’s economic policy, and demands reform of the legal system. He emphasizes social justice and the welfare of the people, especially improving the livelihood of low-income families.
03.2025
20 Speeches
The speaker consistently adopts a critical stance toward the government, accusing it of indecisiveness and shirking responsibility. He strongly advocates for increased national defense funding, particularly the indexing of reservists' pay. He opposes the revocation of voting rights for non-citizens, labeling it a political maneuver. He stresses the necessity of quicker decision-making in state governance.
02.2025
21 Speeches
The speaker clearly represents an opposition viewpoint, criticizing the government's decision-making processes and demanding greater inclusion. He/She strongly supports implementing a bank tax and lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to mitigate social problems. The speaker consistently maintains that the government fails to adequately involve the opposition in crucial decision-making, particularly concerning the €2.6 billion green energy investment. Furthermore, the speaker expresses strong opposition to restricting voting rights and amending the constitution, viewing these actions as divisive for society.
01.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker consistently takes an oppositional stance toward the government's policy, strongly criticizing tax increases and their impact on low-income earners. The low rate of the subsistence benefit (200 euros) is especially sharply criticized, particularly given that the salaries of state officials are being indexed simultaneously. Regarding the issue of oil shale usage, the speaker advocates for the search for technological solutions, inquiring about alternative methods used in other countries.
12.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker consistently adopts an anti-government stance, strongly criticizing tax increases and labeling them a "tax spree." They are particularly sharp in their opposition to excise duty hikes, the VAT increase, and new taxes, arguing that these measures harm the poorest citizens and alienate the populace from the government. Furthermore, they support holding public referendums on crucial issues, such as the fate of the Estonia Theatre.
11.2024
22 Speeches
The speaker consistently takes an oppositional stance on government policy, strongly criticizing tax increases, benefit cuts, and the expansion of bureaucracy. They are particularly sharp in their opposition to restricting voting rights for non-citizens, labeling this the weakening of democracy and a security threat. Furthermore, they actively support lowering the VAT for the catering sector and demand a more targeted social policy aimed at supporting vulnerable groups.
10.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker heavily focuses on the welfare and social issues concerning pensioners, demanding concrete solutions from the government to improve their quality of life. They support investments in regional development, particularly road construction and the Rail Baltic project. Representing the Centre Party faction, the speaker adopts a critical stance toward the government's policies, especially regarding the reduction of social benefits.
09.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker consistently takes a pragmatic approach, strongly backing investments in national defense and the fulfillment of NATO commitments, but criticizing the government’s austerity measures affecting education and pensioners. They express moderate concern regarding bureaucratic procedures, particularly in the context of education reform, and support granting greater decision-making power to local municipalities. The speaker stresses the need for a balanced regional policy that does not disadvantage wealthier regions while simultaneously supporting poorer ones.
07.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker adopted a clearly adversarial position regarding the government's tax practices, strongly criticizing the redistribution of the land tax and the introduction of a car tax. He voiced consistent opposition to the expansion of bureaucracy and supported the autonomy of local municipalities. The speaker even likened the state's actions to collectivization, which underscores his strong ideological opposition to centralized control.