Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The speaker focuses primarily on economic issues, especially inflation and excise policy, adopting a critical stance toward the government's decisions. There is strong support for increasing the autonomy of local governments, criticizing the current situation where the state takes away responsibilities but delegates the decision-making burden to local municipalities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Shows a strong grasp of tax policy, particularly excise duties and their effect on prices and inflation. Demonstrates knowledge of municipal funding mechanisms and the support systems for extracurricular education. Uses specific examples drawn from the decisions of the Economic Commission.
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Rhetorical Style
Uses polite forms of address ("respected chairman," "dear presenter"), but poses sharp questions. The rhetoric is inquisitive and analytical, employing logical arguments and concrete examples to support their positions. The style is factual rather than emotional.
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Activity Patterns
Based on limited data, active participation in the plenary session is evident, with several questions being posed throughout the day. The focus consistently remains on the same topics—economic and local government issues.
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Opposition Stance
Criticizes the decisions of the Economic Affairs Committee and the government's policy regarding local municipalities. The opposition is focused more on policy than on personal attacks, concentrating on systemic issues in the relationship between the state and local governments.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
It emphasizes the role and challenges of local governments, which points to the significance of issues at the local level. It specifically mentions the matter of support for extracurricular education, which directly concerns local municipalities.
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Economic Views
Supports lowering excise duty rates to curb inflation and is skeptical of claims that merchants would keep prices high even if excise rates were reduced. It criticizes the state's approach of transferring responsibilities to local governments without providing the corresponding resources.
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Social Issues
He/She mentions the issue of support for extracurricular education as an example of the transfer of state responsibilities to local governments, but does not take a clear position on social issues more broadly.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Focuses on draft legislation concerning excise duties and the powers of local governments. Shows interest in the practical effects of legislative changes, especially on economic indicators such as inflation.
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