Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
2025-01-22
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly oppositional stance toward the governing coalition, strongly criticizing the tax increases and deficiencies in social policy. He highlights the financial struggles of the Estonian people in making ends meet and demands relief, arguing that the subsistence allowance provided is ridiculous. Furthermore, the speaker accuses the Reform Party of pre-election deception, noting that the tax hikes were not discussed before the elections.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social policy and the tax system, specifically mentioning the subsistence benefit and its inadequacy. They also demonstrate familiarity with foreign policy, referencing the political situation in Georgia. Furthermore, they use terminology concerning parliamentary practice, such as a motion of no confidence.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
They employ emotional and confrontational rhetoric, starting speeches with polite addresses but quickly transitioning to accusations. They pose rhetorical questions such as, "Why do you despise the Estonian people?" and use sharp terms like "forgery" and "deception." The tone is accusatory and provocative.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All three speeches were delivered on the same day (January 22, 2025) during the plenary session of the 5th sitting of the 15th Riigikogu. The speaker actively participated in the debates, posing questions to both the Chairman of the Finance Committee and other rapporteurs. This demonstrates consistent involvement in parliamentary discussions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Levels sharp criticism at coalition MPs, specifically targeting the Reform Party and its partners (the Social Democrats, Estonia 200). Accuses them of acting against the interests of the people and engaging in deceit, employing personal attacks ("nice people who make not-nice decisions"). Demands that a motion of no confidence against the coalition be considered.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
A cooperative attitude is absent based on the data. The speaker shows no readiness for compromise and makes no mention of cooperation with other factions. Rather, they call upon other opposition forces to act jointly against the coalition, mentioning the possibility of a motion of no confidence.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Expresses clear opposition to tax hikes and demands an increase in social benefits. It criticizes the government's economic policy, arguing that it is undermining the livelihood of the Estonian people. It supports strengthening social protection and reducing the tax burden, or at the very least, ensuring it is not increased.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It focuses primarily on social protection issues, emphasizing the inadequacy of the subsistence benefit and the difficulties people face. It expresses concern about the situation of the most vulnerable members of society, who "have a very hard time making ends meet."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
There is not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed