Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the tax amendments initiated by the government, particularly highlighting the exemption of the 2% income tax increase for low-income individuals and pensioners. They position themselves as a proponent of social democratic policy, arguing that the draft legislation should be "entirely agreeable" to social democrats. They stress that Estonia will remain a country with a relatively low tax burden compared to the EU average and the Nordic countries.
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Topic Expertise
It demonstrates a strong command of tax policy and economic statistics, utilizing specific figures such as the reduction of the tax burden from 36.8% to 35.6%, a saving of 500 million euros, and a median salary range of 1500–2000 euros. It accurately cites the EU average tax rate (39% of GDP) and the Nordic indicators (43% of GDP). Furthermore, it shows a solid grasp of the changes concerning the income tax basic exemption.
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Rhetorical Style
Adopts a direct and critical tone, accusing opposition speakers of addressing the wrong item on the agenda. The speaker relies heavily on numerical arguments and facts, employing emotionally charged phrases such as "tax hump" and "a stone around the taxpayer’s neck." The speech concludes with a direct appeal to support the draft legislation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Directly criticizing Mr. Reinsalu, Mr. Laats, and Mr. Läänemets, accusing them of addressing the wrong issue. The speaker particularly sharply attacks Isamaa’s tax wedge, calling it a "truly great burden" on taxpayers. The criticism is primarily policy-focused, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
It focuses on national issues, mentioning Estonia’s 590,000 employees in general terms. Regional aspects are not addressed.
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Economic Views
It supports a progressive tax policy, stressing the need to protect low-income individuals. It advocates for reducing the tax burden on middle-income employees (earning 1,500–2,000 euros per month). It favorably compares Estonia’s tax rate to those of other European countries, asserting that Estonia remains a relatively low-tax nation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on amending the Law on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Law, as well as repealing the Security Tax Law. It actively supports the government-initiated draft legislation, highlighting its positive effect on pensioners and low-income individuals.
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