Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The most crucial topic is excise policy, where the speaker firmly supports reducing the excise tax on unleaded gasoline from 563 euros to 359 euros. This stance is clearly driven by policy and results, with the goal of making gasoline cheaper at the pump. The speaker stresses that this is a "good bill" that deserves support.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in fiscal policy and excise duties, referencing a specific piece of legislation (the Act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act). Precise numerical data regarding excise rates (563 euros and 359 euros) are used, which lends technical credibility to the presentation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and addressed to colleagues, yet simultaneously direct and persuasive. The rhetoric is balanced, offering concrete data and a clear logical outcome (cheaper gasoline). The speech concludes with a direct and urgent plea for support.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
No direct opponent is named, but the speaker indirectly refers to colleagues who should consider supporting sound legislation, which points to political disagreement. The criticism is aimed at the political indecisiveness regarding the support of economically beneficial proposals.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses "Dear colleagues" directly, requesting support for the draft bill, which demonstrates a desire to achieve parliamentary consensus for the bill's passage. The cooperative style is exploratory and entreating.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national-level excise policy, which affects all consumers and the fuel price more broadly. Specific regional interests or areas are not emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are leaning toward tax cuts, with strong support for reducing the fuel excise duty in order to achieve more favorable prices for consumers. The objective is to provide direct economic relief and bolster consumer purchasing power.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker is the initiator of the draft bill, focusing specifically on lowering the excise duty on unleaded gasoline to bring down fuel prices.
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