Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-18
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly oppositional stance, criticizing the government’s fiscal policy and calling for the implementation of a bank tax. They strongly emphasize the necessity of social justice and support raising wages for public sector employees. These positions are value-based, centered on questions of societal fairness.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of state budget issues, citing specific figures (800–900 million, 100 million, 2.6 billion). Shows an understanding of the banking sector's profitability and the functioning of the tax system. Uses fact-based arguments when describing the fragile state of public finances.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
It uses interrogative rhetoric and direct communication, addressing the recipient as "dear presenter." The tone is critical and challenging, employing emotional arguments ("very fragile," "huge profit"). The style is direct and confrontational, but remains within the bounds of politeness.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Both speeches took place on the same day (February 18, 2025) during the plenary session, indicating active participation in the sitting. The speeches are short and to the point, focusing on a single topic—the bank tax and public finances.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
It directly criticizes the coalition, accusing it of opposing the bank tax and implementing an unfair tax system. The attacks are policy-focused, not personal, concentrating on specific policy choices. Opportunities for compromise are not mentioned; the position is categorical.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Due to the limited data available, there is insufficient information regarding the collaboration style.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
It focuses on national issues, without mentioning specific regions or local problems. The focus is on nationwide tax and budget matters.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Strongly advocates for a more progressive tax policy, demanding the implementation of a bank tax. It criticizes the current system as unjust, arguing that citizens are burdened with higher taxes while banks retain massive profits. It supports public sector investments and social redistribution.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It emphasizes the necessity of raising the salaries of teachers and rescue workers, alongside the general improvement of the social situation. It stands up for social justice, criticizing the current state of affairs where ordinary citizens bear a greater tax burden than the banking sector.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on budgetary and tax legislation, particularly the issue of the bank tax. It operates primarily in the role of a critic and proposer of alternatives, rather than as the initiator of specific legislative bills. It stresses the necessity of reforming the current tax policy.
2 Speeches Analyzed