Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
2025-05-12
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly oppositional stance towards the coalition of the Reform Party and Eesti 200, strongly criticizing the neglect of the social sector within the coalition agreement. They demand concrete steps for the automatic indexation of subsistence benefits and the restoration of the benefit for single pensioners. The speaker emphasizes the state's obligation to care for its most vulnerable residents and consistently advocates for the strengthening of social protection.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the social sphere, especially concerning the subsistence allowance system and the long-term care reform. Operates with specific figures (60 million euros allocated for the care reform) and references statistics regarding the number of subsistence allowance recipients. Shows practical experience in local government work and is aware of the system’s bottlenecks, such as the inability of social workers to access bank statements.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The approach is emotional and personal, emphasizing specific examples (such as a solitary pensioner forced to choose between medication and food). The rhetoric is passionate and morally charged, employing questions and direct appeals aimed at the minister. It combines fact-based arguments with powerful emotional appeals, concluding with a call for moral responsibility.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All speeches took place on the same day (May 12, 2025) during the Riigikogu plenary session, demonstrating active involvement in the discussion of social issues. [The individual] consistently poses questions to the Minister and demands clarifications, demonstrating a systematic approach to parliamentary work.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
He/She sharply criticizes the coalition of the Reform Party and Eesti 200, accusing them of neglecting the social sector and of removing the lone pensioner's benefit (a measure implemented by the previous coalition). The opposition is principled and policy-centered, focusing on criticizing the government's priorities and decisions. It demands concrete answers and action plans.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
It restricts itself to polite addresses directed at the Minister ("Respected Minister") and colleagues ("Dear colleagues"), but shows no signs of seeking compromise or willingness to cooperate. The focus is primarily on demands and criticism rather than identifying opportunities for collaboration.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Mentions experience working in local government and refers to the situation of local authorities in the context of the care reform. It is emphasized that there is still no information at the local level regarding the allocation of the 60 million euros. The focus is more on nationwide social problems than specific regional issues.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The text supports a greater role for the state in financing social protection, demanding the automatic indexation of livelihood support benefits and the reinstatement of supplementary benefits. It criticizes inadequate public funding in the social sphere and stresses that the state must assume responsibility for offsetting the rising cost of living. It demonstrates clear support for redistributive measures.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is intensely on issues of poverty and social inequality, particularly the improvement of the situation for seniors. It calls for the reinstatement of the benefit for single pensioners and the reform of the subsistence allowance system. Furthermore, it emphasizes the state's moral obligation to look after its most vulnerable citizens and criticizes the reduction of social benefits.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It demands specific legislative changes: the automatic indexing of the subsistence benefit to the cost of living index, the digitalization of benefit applications, and the reinstatement of the benefit for single pensioners living alone. It focuses on reforming the social protection system and requires a clear action plan from the government regarding social affairs.
5 Speeches Analyzed