Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical of the government's proposed changes to immigration policy, particularly regarding the planned removal of the salary requirement. The primary focus is on the policy's efficacy and whether it aligns with the objective of boosting economic added value. The speaker questions whether introducing low-wage workers will actually lead to increased productivity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in labor immigration regulations, using specific terminology such as "1.5 times the average wage," "productivity," and "economic value added." The expertise focuses on technical criteria designed to ensure the recruitment of skilled workers.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, commencing with a polite address to the minister. A logical appeal is employed, questioning the contradiction between the government's actions and goals, and posing direct and skeptical questions ("a strange question").
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data to establish patterns, but the speaker actively participates in inquiries concerning the government's immigration policy, citing the minister's previous answers.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the government and the minister, criticizing a specific political plan to abandon the high-wage criterion. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the contradictions between the stated goals (raising productivity) and the proposed measures.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker does acknowledge the common goal (increasing the economy's added value), but immediately uses this as a basis to highlight a political rift. There is no data available regarding the willingness to cooperate.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing comprehensive issues concerning the economy and workforce immigration that impact the Gross Value Added (GVA) of the entire country's economy.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to increase the economy's added value and shift towards smarter work. The speaker strongly supports maintaining the high salary requirement (1.5 times the average wage) for immigrants, viewing it as a productivity-enhancing regulation.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, immigration is addressed, but the approach is strictly economic and regulatory. The goal is to ensure the entry of skilled workers who help raise productivity, rather than low-wage workers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the government’s plans to change immigration criteria. The speaker is taking on the role of an objector, specifically concentrating on preserving the higher salary requirement to prevent the influx of low-wage jobs.
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