Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
The speaker is heavily focused on supporting local authorities and ensuring regional balance. They express clear concern over the growing administrative burden placed on municipalities and call for state support to cover these costs. The speaker criticizes the "take from one, give to another" approach within the context of regional policy, emphasizing that this ultimately impoverishes everyone in the long term.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge in the field of local government financing and regional policy. He uses specific examples, such as the 300 million euro aid package directed at Ida-Virumaa, land tax regulations, and the mechanisms for distributing personal income tax between the state and local municipalities. He also references historical tax systems, such as the sales tax implemented in the 1990s.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker adopts a polite and constructive tone, always beginning with expressions of gratitude ("Aitäh, hea istungi juhataja!"). They pose questions systematically and logically, employing both emotional ("mul on siiralt hea meel") and rational arguments. The style is more exploratory than accusatory, focusing on the search for solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, posing several consecutive questions within the framework of the same topic. They demonstrate consistency in tracking the issues, referring to previous discussions and the information they received regarding the presentation of the draft bill to local municipalities.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is not expressing direct opposition, but rather offering constructive criticism regarding the current approach to regional policy. He/She challenges the concept of the "golden ring" and emphasizes that Harju County also faces many challenges that should not be ignored.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a collaborative approach, recognizing positive steps (like the support channeled to Ida-Virumaa) and looking for constructive solutions. They avoid placing blame, instead asking clarifying questions and suggesting alternative measures to enhance regional development.
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Regional Focus
The speaker represents Harju County and stresses the importance of regional balance. He/She provides concrete examples of the needs of various regions—pointing out that alongside the necessity of supporting Ida-Viru County, Harju County faces its own challenges, such as the need for new kindergartens and schools due to its growing population. He/She also demonstrates an understanding of the varying economic situations faced by different local municipalities.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports increasing the financial autonomy of local governments and providing state support to cover the growing costs faced by local authorities. He advocates for granting municipalities autonomy over the land tax and inquires about the possibilities of restoring the sharing of personal income tax and establishing local taxes (such as a sales tax), referencing the experience of the 1990s.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on legislation concerning the administrative burden and financing of local governments. He examines the bill's approval process and the mechanism for receiving feedback from local governments, and also inquires about the possibilities of state support to cover the increasing costs faced by local municipalities. He shows interest in changes to the tax system that could improve the financial situation of local governments.
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