Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (170 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is aimed at reducing the tax burden on residents and preserving the competitiveness of businesses. The speaker strongly supports cutting the excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, electricity, and natural gas. This stance is clearly results-driven, highlighting the benefits for purchasing power and employment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in excise policy and its macroeconomic impact (purchasing power, competitiveness). Specific terms like "excise" and "tax burden" are used, but detailed data or statistics are lacking.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, concise, and explanatory, focusing on introducing the objectives of the draft legislation. The appeal is primarily logical, emphasizing economic advantages. A second, brief statement expresses an unexpected emotional reaction ("What a pity").
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is restricted to two brief speeches on a single day during the first reading of the specific bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is nationwide, addressing the tax burden on residents and businesses broadly. There are no references to specific regions or local industries.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly focused on lowering taxes (excise duties) to maintain corporate competitiveness and curb the rise in unemployment. Direct support is given to maintaining purchasing power by reducing the tax burden on residents.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act in order to reduce excise duty rates. The speaker is a staunch proponent and presenter of the draft legislation, stressing its positive impact on the economy and the financial well-being of the population.
2 Speeches Analyzed