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Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Date: 2025-02-26 14:58
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 10
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 12m
AI Summaries: 10/10 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The fifth question concerned the topic of car tax. Member of the Riigikogu, Rene Kokk, raised a concern that the implementation of car tax creates significant confusion and unequal treatment – for example, the annual tax and registration fee may differ greatly for the same car model. Kokk presented specific examples and the public justification of the inquiry to explain why the tax system does not appear uniform and fair. In addition, the question was raised as to how many disputes regarding car tax are currently in proceedings, and how to ensure the transparency and understandability of taxation for citizens.
In the second part, discussion centered on compensation and covering special needs: people with disabilities and families with low incomes may need better impacts and clarification, as they can be significantly affected by car tax. The Prime Minister responded that a written overview and clarifications can be provided, and emphasized the approach agreed upon within the coalition – after implementation, an assessment will be made as to whether the differences and special cases function fairly, and mechanisms will be amended if necessary. The context of electric car usage and support for older electric cars was also discussed, and it was emphasized that the goal is a clearer and simpler tax system and that cases concerning treatment will be improved if they prove to be problematic.
Decisions Made 1
No decisions were made during this discussion. The questions and requests raised will be forwarded accordingly, and it was agreed that written clarifications and elaborations will be provided in subsequent briefings, and the discussion will continue to address necessary improvements.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker in this discussion was Rene Kokk (pid eoQySqbpowY). He is a member of the Riigikogu and represents the technical and sectoral area of a specific issue; his position within the faction: other.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Rene Kokk, a member of the Riigikogu, will submit his fifth question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal today; the topic is the car tax.
AI Summary
Rene Kokk criticizes the new car tax for its illogical and unequal application, and cites an example of identical cars being taxed very differently, asking for an explanation of the reasons and to find out how many car tax disputes are currently in proceedings.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that he was initially critical of the motor vehicle tax, but nevertheless sees a positive impact from removing old vehicles from the registry and believes the coalition's decision should be implemented and evaluated later, but for him a clear and simple tax system would be suitable and generally a lower level of taxation; regarding the exact tax and the calculator, he promised to provide information either in writing or at the next information session.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
We will continue to address this question, and Rene Kokk will pose a clarifying question.
AI Summary
Rene Kokk raises the point that for cars with the same mass, engine power, and emission standard, taxes can be radically different, and he demands a clear explanation of this, discussing the unfairness of car taxes and asking whether subsidies for electric cars up to five years old and subsidies for used electric cars are justified, because electric-car buyers are usually wealthier and taxes should be fairer.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal confirmed that rules must be applied evenly and differences treated fairly. He said that electric cars are not only the future of the wealthy, and that with a mileage of 15,000–20,000 kilometers their purchase may be sensible, and the market for used electric cars should expand, while allowing the market to function and citing examples of solar panels and large battery parks, indicating that in the future new technologies will become commonplace.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker Lauri Hussar asked Anti Poolamets to present an additional question.
Anti Poolamets
Profiling Eesti Konservatiivse Rahvaerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Anti Poolamets states that through car taxes and other taxes and subsidies directed at large corporations, the burden is borne by the most vulnerable—disabled people, the poor, and large families in rural areas—and he calls on the state to rethink energy policy and to guarantee constitutional care.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that such cases must be reviewed, and in the case of the car tax a compensatory solution was found, but if it does not work or is not sufficient or understandable, a better solution must be found and the unfair treatment remedied.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The speech expresses great gratitude and announces that today's handling of the fifth question ends.