Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov

XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

2025-10-22

Political Position
The political position is clearly aimed at supporting the rights and clarity of local government (KOV) and promoting social policy. It supports bills that grant families extra time, using this as a platform to demand the government reinstate benefits for large families. The approach is a blend of political and value-based frameworks, emphasizing the welfare of children and parental self-sufficiency.

4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expertise is demonstrated in matters of local government administration, particularly concerning regulations governing supervision, personal data processing, and the status of the heads of subordinate institutions. Furthermore, knowledge of social policy is highlighted, with a focus on issues affecting children and youth, as well as family well-being. The politician also inquired about the assessment of the bill's societal and value-based impact.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and formal, addressing the rapporteur with respect and employing appreciative phrases ("for a very voluminous, yet very important draft bill"). It utilizes an analytical approach, posing specific questions regarding the clarity of regulations and accompanying guidance materials. In socio-political matters, a moderate emotional appeal is introduced, emphasizing the welfare of children "in our turbulent world."

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Activity Patterns
The politician was highly active during the plenary session, posing three substantive questions in a row regarding various draft bills, and subsequently taking the chair to preside over the session and open the floor for debate. This demonstrates a high level of engagement in the legislative process, both as a substantive questioner and a procedural leader.

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Opposition Stance
Direct confrontation is not expressed, but the government is criticized indirectly, using a socio-political bill as a platform to demand the restoration of benefits for families with many children. The politician suggests that issues concerning children and youth should be given greater priority at the government level.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is appreciative and supportive, thanking the rapporteur for their important work and expressing satisfaction with the logical progression of the law. It seeks clarity and guidance materials for implementing the law, rather than attempting to block the draft bills.

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Regional Focus
Strongly focuses on the administrative issues of local government (LG), particularly concerning the supervision of violations of council regulations and the processing of personal data within the scope of local administration. Supports the right of the heads of subordinate institutions to represent their constituents.

4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data

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Social Issues
Social policy places the well-being of children and families first, supporting legislative proposals that grant families extra time. It stresses the necessity of restoring benefits for multi-child families and deems the societal and value-based impact of laws crucial.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards advancing the Local Government Act (KOV) and supporting bills in the social sector. The primary role is to be a detailed inquirer, ensuring clarity in the implementation of the law (the availability of guidance materials) and assessing the broader societal and valuable impact of the bills.

4 Speeches Analyzed