By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform is firmly opposed to the government's tax policy (specifically, the sugar tax), offering, as an alternative, tax breaks that support healthy living. They stress the necessity of supporting local producers and protecting consumers from punitive taxation. Other key issues include the consumer price of nuclear energy and concerns regarding the potential adoption of the Scandinavian child protection model. The overall political framework is a blend of value-based approaches (focusing on family concerns) and policy-based approaches (such as alternative tax proposals).
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The speaker positions himself as a fierce critic of the government’s fiscal policy and economic management. The core issues addressed are the anticipated effect of state investments on economic growth and the disproportionate link between rising defense expenditures and the budget deficit. This stance is clearly results-oriented, accusing the government of both incompetence and dishonesty in its justification of unpopular decisions.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the breaking of coalition agreement promises and social injustice. The most crucial issues are opposing the taxation of pensions and demanding the introduction of a special tax on bank profits. The policy framing is strongly value-driven and results-oriented, leveling the accusation that the government is robbing the poor.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes the government's fiscal strategy, criticizing the taxation of pensions and the breaking of a promise made in the coalition agreement. This position is heavily focused on protecting the poor and the elderly, accusing the government of implementing unjust policies. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and values-driven, emphasizing the fulfillment of promises and social justice.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political stance is clearly oppositional and results-driven, focusing on the inefficiency of the government's actions. Two critical issues are being highlighted: the excessive size and low efficiency of the public sector, and the crisis in the education sector, which is exacerbated by new language requirements. The speaker challenges the prime minister's assertions regarding a "lean public sector."
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to e-elections, emphasizing that they undermine the foundations of democracy and citizens' trust. The speaker demands that e-voting be abandoned until technical solutions can guarantee absolute reliability. This position is value-based, centering on the transparency and trustworthiness essential for free and fair elections. There is particular opposition to the government’s intention to further expand the scope of e-elections by allowing voting via mobile phone.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political focus is currently on unequal taxation, with the government being accused of taxing the poor rather than the rich. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the current tax policy, questioning the motives of the Reform Party (suggesting they fear their sponsors). The approach is heavily value-based, emphasizing social justice and the inherent dishonesty of the government's actions.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker heavily focuses on questions of government action and accountability, particularly concerning the utilization of the 400 million euro loan and economic support. Strong criticism is leveled at security risks stemming from politicians conducting business in Russia, as well as the Ministry of the Interior's interference in the canonical relations of the church. The overall stance is critical and outcome-based, highlighting the government's illogical and potentially dangerous conduct.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position heavily emphasizes the education sector, highlighting concerns regarding teacher qualifications and employment. The questions raised suggest skepticism toward the government's policy concerning the removal of the requirement for pedagogical training and its consequences. The focus is clearly results-driven, demanding data on the actual impact of these political decisions.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is clearly directed against punitive taxation (such as the soda tax) and supports measures that incentivize healthy choices, specifically proposing the reduction of the tax on fruits and vegetables, which is the faction's proposal. A skeptical stance towards vague political statements is also characteristic, demanding a concrete explanation of the benefit derived by the Estonian people. The political framework is primarily policy-driven, focusing on providing alternative solutions.