Agenda Profile: Diana Ingerainen
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The primary topic is the draft legislation (Bill 627 SE) aimed at invalidating the increases in excise duties on energy carriers. The majority position of the lead committee, which is being represented, was to reject the bill, which signals opposition to the cancellation of the excise duty hikes. The presentation of this position is clearly procedural and policy-based, centering on the outcome of the committee's vote.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the area of Riigikogu procedural processes and committee work, as demonstrated by the presentation of accurate voting results and decisions. He/She acts as a representative of the Finance Committee but does not personally present economic or technical data concerning excise duties. He/She refers to colleague Aivar Kokk, who provided an overview of the draft bill, demonstrating the sharing of knowledge within the committee.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, neutral, and strictly informative, addressing the Chairman of the Riigikogu and colleagues. The speech is brief and focuses on conveying facts, presenting the committee's decisions and voting results without emotional or logical arguments. He/She uses clear and direct language, emphasizing consensus and non-consensus decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The primary mode of operation is representing the leading committee (the Finance Committee) and presenting its decisions to the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly. He/She refers to previous work done in the committee on May 20th, demonstrating participation in the debate on the draft legislation. His/Her role is procedural, having been designated as the committee's representative.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism, but it conveys the majority position of the committee, which is to reject the bill, thereby opposing the bill’s initiators. The opposition is procedural and policy-based, relying on the committee’s voting result (5 in favor of rejection, 2 against).
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is pragmatic and appreciative, referring to the consensus decisions made within the committee. He positively mentions his colleague Aivar Kokk and emphasizes that two out of the three decisions (placing the item on the agenda and appointing a representative) were adopted unanimously.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Support for maintaining the existing excise duties on energy carriers is indirectly expressed, given that the proposal to reject the draft bill was submitted. This points to a fiscal consideration or opposition to the specific tax relief sought by Draft Bill 627 SE.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on processing the draft act (Bill 627 SE) concerning the annulment of excise duty increases on energy carriers. He is the representative of the leading committee, whose task is to convey the committee's proposal to reject the bill. He will focus on the stages of the legislative process and the accurate reporting of the voting results.
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