Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-18
Political Position
The position strongly focuses on protecting citizens from fraud and alleviating economic hardship. It vigorously supports parliamentary intervention in cases of slow government action, particularly regarding the fight against fraud and increasing subsistence benefits. It criticizes the government's delay on crucial issues, such as raising the subsistence level, which may not take effect until 2027.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong grasp of the IT sector and teaching digital skills to seniors. They show practical experience at the local government level, providing specific examples of how the city of Maardu has involved people with disabilities in anti-fraud efforts. Has a solid command of social policy issues, particularly those concerning subsistence benefits and pensions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
They employ an emotional and personal approach, bringing to the forefront the everyday worries of citizens. The rhetoric is direct and highly critical of the government, using phrases like "catching the crooks" and "the state is fleecing the people." They often provide practical examples drawn from their local experience and emphasize the importance of social responsibility.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Actively poses questions to ministers, especially the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Digital Affairs, regarding the fight against fraud. Participation activity is high—they spoke in several addresses on various topics during the same session. They regularly monitor the government’s responses to previously submitted questions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
He sharply criticizes the government's slow pace of action and its bureaucratic approach. He is particularly critical of the Ministry of Social Affairs regarding the issue of the minimum subsistence level and, generally, the delays caused by various government agencies. He expresses dissatisfaction with the commissions' decisions to reject important draft legislation.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
It emphasizes the necessity of public cooperation, calling on citizens to contribute to protecting the elderly from fraud. It supports the parliament's joint position regarding the provision of guidelines to the government. Furthermore, it demonstrates openness to collaborating with various organizations, such as the Harju County Council of Disabled People.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Strongly connected to the city of Maardu, providing concrete examples of successful local initiatives from there. [He/She] emphasizes the role of the local level in addressing nationwide issues, especially protecting the elderly from scams through local IT training courses.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Criticizes the introduction of the car tax as an economy-damaging measure. They express concern over rising taxes and support stimulating the economy through tax reduction. They see the problem in the fact that the state and fraudsters are "fleecing the population" simultaneously, creating a double burden.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It places a strong emphasis on protecting the elderly and vulnerable groups. It supports the inclusion of people with disabilities in socially beneficial work. It stresses the importance of family ties in safeguarding the elderly and the need to share social responsibility.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Actively supports anti-fraud legislation and demands stronger parliamentary intervention in cases of sluggish governance. Criticizes the committees' decisions to reject important bills. Emphasizes the need to provide the government with specific deadlines and guidelines.
4 Speeches Analyzed