Session Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-16
Political Position
The political stance heavily focuses on improving the transparency of the state budget, prioritizing a cost-based budget over an activity-based one, as this is clearer and more understandable for both the public and the members of parliament (MPs). The position is robust and results-oriented, stressing the necessity of avoiding embarrassing situations concerning the use of public funds. Furthermore, the need is highlighted to ensure a logical and fair procedure regarding rebuttal speeches during Riigikogu sessions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in budgeting methodologies, clearly differentiating between activity-based and cost-based budgeting, and highlighting the latter's advantages in terms of transparency. Furthermore, they exhibit knowledge of the Riigikogu's procedural rules, particularly regarding the right to reply, even when an individual is not mentioned by name.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is both analytical and critical, pointing to previous ineffective spending ("embarrassing situations"). However, the question itself is posed with a hopeful tone, hinting at potential support from the Prime Minister. Logical appeals are employed, stressing the budget's simplicity and clarity for both members of the Riigikogu and the general public.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There is too little data. Two short interventions (questions/comments) were presented at one plenary session.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the previous government’s financial management, which resulted in situations where massive sums (100 million, 900 million) went unspent, even as efforts are underway to cut much smaller amounts. The criticism specifically targets shortcomings in policy and performance.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates openness to cooperation, noting as a positive sign the Prime Minister's potential agreement to prioritize a cost-based budget. This gives hope that things are starting to move in the right direction, indicating a readiness to support positive changes regardless of political affiliation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is too little data. The focus is at the national level on budget methodology and parliamentary procedures.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress fiscal transparency and accountability, favoring a cost-based budget as a superior mechanism for monitoring the actual flow of funds. Concerns are raised regarding inefficient public expenditure, particularly where substantial amounts of money remain unspent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There isn't enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards reforming the methodology used for drafting the state budget, aiming to ensure greater transparency and clarity. A secondary focus involves the logical and fair application of the Riigikogu’s procedural rules, particularly guaranteeing the right to reply.
2 Speeches Analyzed