Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (111 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on lowering excise duties, specifically reducing the excise tax on unleaded gasoline from 563 euros down to 359 euros. The position is strongly supportive, emphasizing that this is a "very simple" and "good bill" aimed at making gas cheaper at the pump. The framing is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on immediate economic relief.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of excise duty rates, citing specific figures (563 euros and 359 euros) for the excise duty on unleaded gasoline. This expertise focuses on amendments to tax legislation and their direct impact on fuel prices. Precise technical language is employed to substantiate the scope of the proposed amendment.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concise, straightforward, and persuasive, utilizing simple language and positive self-description ("riding the wave of good bills"). The speech contains both a logical argument (specific excise rates) and a direct, urgent appeal for support ("Please support!"). The tone is generally optimistic and businesslike.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to one address during the first reading of a specific legislative bill (Bill 111 SE) in the Riigikogu. This indicates active participation in the legislative process as the introducer of the bills.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is indirect, directed at colleagues who are urged to support "good bills" and reconsider their position. The criticism is political and procedural, implying that the opposing side should support a simple and beneficial measure.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is transparent, as the speaker addresses all colleagues directly and asks them to support the bill. This demonstrates a desire to achieve broad-based support on the issue of lowering the excise duty, while emphasizing the merits of the proposed legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with nationwide excise policy that affects the price of gasoline at the pumps. There is no reference to specific regions, industries, or local communities.
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly support the reduction of taxes (excise duties) to achieve a direct positive effect on consumer prices. The objective is to provide relief to consumers by lowering fuel prices.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (111 SE). The speaker is the presenter and a strong supporter of the bill, focusing on lowering the excise duty on unleaded gasoline.
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