Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
2024-11-18
Political Position
The speaker adopts a distinctly critical stance regarding the government’s engagement practices, emphasizing that mere formal consultation yields no real results. They strongly advocate for the interests of pensioners and demand that the majority opinion be genuinely taken into account, rather than just being superficially acknowledged.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the democratic decision-making process and the field of civil society engagement. Uses concrete examples, such as the funding of pensioners' associations and the education agreement, to illustrate issues concerning the effectiveness of engagement.
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Rhetorical Style
It uses a direct and critical tone, presenting rhetorical questions to the Prime Minister. The style is confrontational rather than conciliatory, utilizing specific examples to support its claims and emphasizing the inconsistencies between the government's promises and actions.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
It directly criticizes the government’s policy, particularly the formality of engagement and the lack of results. The opposition is policy-centric, focusing on procedural shortcomings and the government’s failure to fulfill its promises in the areas of pensions and education.
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Collaboration Style
Refers to the question posed by colleague Lauri Laats, which demonstrates cooperation within the faction. At the same time, it does not express a willingness to compromise with the government, but rather demands fundamental changes in inclusion practices.
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Regional Focus
Based on the data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the regional focus.
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Economic Views
It supports the funding of pensioners' associations, indicating a preference for social spending. It criticizes government decisions that conflict with the stance of interest groups on economic issues.
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Social Issues
Focusing on pensioners’ rights and education policy, it emphasizes the need to take the majority opinion into account regarding social issues. It expresses concern for protecting the interests of vulnerable groups, especially the elderly.
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Legislative Focus
Focuses on improving the processes of engagement and consultation in lawmaking. It criticizes the education agreement as a document lacking substance and demands that the legislative process genuinely take into account the viewpoints of interest groups.
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