Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (502 SE) – Second Reading
2024-11-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker takes a fiercely opposing stance on draft bill 502 SE, calling it a bad law. The main focus is on increasing state fees in the healthcare and social sectors, which is framed as a direct raid on the pockets of citizens, especially pensioners. The position is both policy-driven (cost analysis) and value-based (protection of vulnerable groups).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the official justifications for raising state fees (covering administrative costs) and directly links this to the ultimate transfer of consumer and business costs onto citizens. The focus is on the financial impact of regulatory charges on medicine costs and the social sphere.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical and urgent, employing emotionally charged language ("bad law," "reaching into our citizens' pockets again"). The style relies on rhetorical questions directed at the government and a clear, direct appeal to protect vulnerable groups, such as pensioners.
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Activity Patterns
No data is available, except for participation in the second reading of the bill in the Riigikogu. The speaker is addressing the body as part of the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Government, which is being criticized for its policy (the raising of state fees) and its negative social impact. The criticism is policy-based and intense, manifesting in a proposal to halt the reading of the draft bill, which rules out compromise.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is taking place internally within the faction, since the proposal to terminate the draft bill is being put forward by the Centre Party faction. Information regarding inter-party cooperation or a readiness to compromise is lacking.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing the impact of state levies on all citizens and pensioners. Specific regions or local interests are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly opposes the increase in state fees, stressing that these costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and diminish the purchasing power of citizens' incomes. This perspective prioritizes the financial protection of consumers and pensioners and rejects the objective of covering administrative expenses if it comes at the expense of the public.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the financial vulnerability of pensioners and citizens due to rising government charges in the healthcare and social sectors. The focus is on social and economic security, and access to services.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing Draft Bill 502 SE, which concerns raising state fees in the healthcare and social sectors. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this bill and will initiate a procedural motion to halt the bill's second reading.
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