Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker takes a clear stance in favor of retaining the motor vehicle tax law, supporting the government's position and recommending that the bill be rejected during the first reading. The position is firm and uncompromising, although the justifications remain superficial.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates limited knowledge regarding motor vehicle taxation, repeatedly admitting that they cannot answer questions or have not thoroughly researched the subject. The only specific figure mentioned is the planned 100 million euro motor vehicle tax, but even here, they admit uncertainty regarding the registration fee.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is formal and cautious, frequently acknowledging a lack of knowledge or expressing uncertainty. It employs a diplomatic approach, avoiding direct assertions on topics where certainty is lacking. It relies on procedure rather than substantive argumentation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the committee's work and references the committee session held on June 10th. He notes that the initiators of the draft legislation were absent from the committee meeting, which consequently impacted the depth of the ensuing discussion. This operational pattern indicates consistent committee engagement.
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Opposition Stance
While no direct confrontation is evident, the speaker indirectly criticizes the bill's initiators for failing to show up at the committee meeting to explain their positions. The criticism is procedural rather than substantive.
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Collaboration Style
It highlights the joint position of the committee and the support provided by the government, which demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with institutional partners. It does not, however, indicate any openness to compromise with the initiators of the draft bill, who failed to participate in the committee's work.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Supports the introduction of a motor vehicle tax, demonstrating openness to new taxes aimed at increasing state revenues. The mention of a planned revenue sum of 100 million euros indicates support for the fiscal policy.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
It focuses on the preservation of motor vehicle tax legislation, recommending the rejection of the corresponding repeal bill. The approach is preservationist rather than reformist, supporting the existing legislative framework.
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