Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the VAT Rate on Cancer Medicines" (277 OE)
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position strongly supports reducing the VAT rate on cancer medicines, deeming it a "very important issue." This stance is aimed at a concrete social and tax policy measure, and is distinctly value-driven, criticizing the failure to support the initiative.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Riigikogu voting procedures and the interpretation of results, particularly regarding the significance of absences from the chamber. No specific economic or medical data is utilized; the focus remains on procedural analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, focusing on the interpretation of voting results and absences. A direct question is utilized, which contains a veiled moral accusation directed at those who abstained from the vote. The tone is formal, yet sharp in substance.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, taking the floor immediately after a significant vote result to analyze it both procedurally and morally. This indicates a pattern of immediate response to important legislative events.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at those members of the Riigikogu who were absent from a crucial vote, interpreting their inaction as a substantive vote against the motion. The opposition is rather procedural and moral, not directly policy- or personality-based.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views support targeted tax cuts (lowering the VAT rate) on socially sensitive products, such as cancer drugs. This demonstrates a willingness to use tax policy to mitigate social problems.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the accessibility and affordability of cancer drugs, which is being addressed through the lowering of the VAT rate. This topic is strongly emphasized as being of critical importance to society.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is currently focused on the draft bill (277 OE) aimed at reducing the VAT rate on cancer medications. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this initiative and is actively responding to its defeat in the Riigikogu.
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