Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most prominent issues are the misalignment of state priorities, the underfunding of social needs, and state gigantism. The speaker is strongly opposed to the current government policy, especially the support for Rail Baltic and wind farms, and demands that resources be directed toward the people and that a new government be formed. His political framework is clearly results-based, focusing on the government's failure to ensure a decent standard of living and economic justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public finance and social expenditures, backing this up with comparative data (Estonia vs. France/Austria GDP shares) and specific statistics regarding the number of officials and subsistence benefits. Special attention is drawn to the cost and economic impracticality of major projects (Rail Baltic, wind farms), alongside the healthcare funding deficit (€250 million).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and penetrating, employing strong emotional phrases ("shameful 200 euros," "insane burning," "robbing working people") and comparisons. The speech relies heavily on logical arguments and statistical data to underscore the injustice and incompetence of the state's priorities, thereby drawing a stark contrast between wealth and poverty.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the current government, which is accused of state gigantism and unfair tax policies, and the wealthiest 5% of the population who receive tax breaks and benefit from major projects. The criticism is policy- and priority-based, accusing the government of the "reckless burning" (or "insane squandering") of state funds. The intensity of the attacks is high, culminating in a call for a new government.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the prevalence of poverty in Estonia, the costs of public administration, and large-scale nationwide projects (Rail Baltic, wind farms). International comparisons (Germany, France, Austria) are utilized to highlight Estonia's inefficiency, but there is no specific emphasis placed on concrete local regions.
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Economic Views
Economic views stress the necessity of a new tax policy that avoids burdening low- and middle-income individuals, while simultaneously supporting the redistribution of resources. There is firm opposition to the state spending money on economically inefficient mega-projects, and a reduction in the number of officials is demanded to ensure both economic growth and social justice.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the spread of poverty and the state's failure to ensure a dignified standard of living for those in need, which is illustrated by the shamefully low subsistence benefit (200 euros). Emphasis is also placed on the chronic underfunding of healthcare and the insufficient share of social expenditure relative to GDP.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward systemic reforms, demanding the implementation of a new tax policy that does not fleece working people, and the redirection of state resources toward the populace, rather than imaginary large-scale projects. Specific bills were not mentioned, but the priority is the reform of the state budget and the social system.
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