Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong support for a salary increase for employees of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the Rescue Board, stressing that current pay conditions are undignified due to inflation (a 40% price hike) and a two-year salary freeze. This position is primarily aimed at criticizing the government’s actions and demonstrating appreciation for civil servants. It is particularly emphasized that the pay raise must be directed at frontline personnel, not the "big bosses."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public sector wage policy and macroeconomics, citing specific wage expectations (the PPA target of 1.2 times the Estonian average wage) and precise inflation figures (prices have increased by 40%). Details of the budget negotiations are also known, such as the percentage increase for cultural workers' salaries (7.5%), which is used as a benchmark. The speaker uses this data to justify the necessity of a pay raise.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the need for adequate wages against a backdrop of hyper-inflation. Numerous logical arguments and specific data points are utilized (e.g., a 40% price increase, 3 years since the last raise), and direct questions are posed to the minister. The tone is formal and demanding, while simultaneously expressing hope for a positive outcome.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively following up on previous inquiries (referencing the interpellation submitted in May) and utilizes the parliamentary platform to obtain the latest information regarding the ongoing budget negotiations. This pattern demonstrates consistent pressure on the government and the monitoring of the fulfillment of public commitments.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the inaction of the coalition and the government, which has resulted in a two-year wage freeze. The criticism is policy-driven, centering on vague promises of salary increases (up to 10%) and the fear that the actual raise will be lower (citing the 7.5% example for cultural workers). The speaker asserts that any positive developments occurred thanks to the diligent efforts of the opposition.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach focuses on supporting a broad range of stakeholders (police officers, rescuers, teachers, cultural workers), emphasizing that all these groups deserve a greater salary increase. There are no indications of direct cooperation or seeking compromises with the governing coalition; instead, a better outcome is demanded.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, concentrating on the Estonian average wage and the situation of civil servants (police officers, border guards, and rescuers) throughout the country. There is no regional focus, although Estonia's position at the forefront of European inflation is mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic views advocate for increased public expenditure on wage increases, particularly for frontline workers, to compensate for hyperinflation (a 40% price rise). The necessity of dignified salary conditions, aligned with Estonia’s economic situation, is stressed, prioritizing workforce well-being.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward ensuring the social welfare and dignified remuneration of public safety personnel (police officers, border guards, and rescue workers). Emphasis is placed on their daily role in protecting people and the necessity of guaranteeing continuous increases in their pay.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the budget process and securing concrete salary hikes for the staff of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the Rescue Board. The objective is to ensure that the pay increase is near the permitted maximum (up to 10%) and that it is primarily targeted at those working on the frontline.
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