Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
First reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (220 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The most important topic is the negative economic impact of the government's planned tax hikes on the state budget and consumers. The speaker is strongly opposed, demanding specific calculations from the government regarding the resulting cost burden of these tax increases. The focus is primarily on performance-driven criticism, which calls into question the government's ability to accurately estimate costs.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in the financial implications of tax policy, specifically demanding concrete calculations detailing the rising costs associated with tax increases. The focus centers on the relationship between the expenses of fiscal policy and logistics (specifically, small island connectivity). The speaker presumes the government ought to possess detailed data concerning this cost growth.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, posing a direct question to the government to demand accountability and figures. The tone is formal and focuses on a logical appeal, requiring an evidence-based explanation regarding the actual cost of the tax increases.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is "your government," whose policies (tax increases) are being criticized. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the government's inability to assess the actual cost of implementing these taxes to the state budget and consumers.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The speaker specifically focuses on regional issues, highlighting the impact of tax increases on transport links to small islands, including the Kihnu community.
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Economic Views
The speaker opposes the tax increases initiated by the government, emphasizing their potential cost implications for both the state budget and consumers. The economic perspective demands fiscal responsibility and transparency when assessing the costs of tax policy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on challenging the draft Act amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 220 SE) and evaluating its potential impacts. The speaker is acting as an opponent, demanding clarification regarding the costs associated with implementing the proposed tax increases.
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