Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

2025-10-08

Political Position
The political focus is centered on tax policy, particularly the motor vehicle tax, which he/she calls "the most hated tax" by the public. He/She emphasizes the impact of these measures (both relief and taxation) on specific groups of people and public opinion. His/Her stance is strongly critical of unpopular taxes and the absence of alternatives.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
His expertise is evident in the field of tax policy, where he points out the motor vehicle tax's position among the "top five" most hated taxes. Furthermore, he demonstrates awareness of the legislative process by inquiring about the discussion of alternatives within the committee.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style of discourse is direct and questioning, utilizing formal address ("Dear Presenter," "Respected Manager"). It combines a political challenge (the lack of alternatives) with an emotional appeal, emphasizing the tax's extreme unpopularity among the public.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
We only have data for one plenary session, where two questions were asked concerning consecutive topics.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the actions of the government or the commission, especially regarding the rejection of the measure and the lack of discussion of alternatives. He sharply criticizes the motor vehicle tax, citing its extremely negative public reception.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
His economic views focus on alleviating the tax burden and opposing unpopular taxes (such as the motor vehicle tax). He emphasizes the need to consider alternatives to taxes that generate significant public opposition.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social focus is restricted to examining the impact of the measures on the specific group of people receiving relief.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward assessing the impact of the measures (relief) and critically analyzing tax laws (motor vehicle tax). He/She is requesting information on whether alternatives to the rejected measure were discussed in the commission.

2 Speeches Analyzed