Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (Bill 239 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker supports rejecting the draft Value-Added Tax Act, justifying this by pointing to EKRE’s internal contradictions regarding tax rates. The position is clear and categorical: the legislative process should wait until the opposition party clarifies its stance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the taxation field, specifically referencing the Value Added Tax Act and tax rates. As a member of the Finance Committee, they exhibit procedural competence, but technical details or statistics are not presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of voice is brief, direct, and slightly ironically critical. The speaker employs a professional, yet not excessively formal style, concluding with the personal remark, "That is all from my side," which underscores the finality of their position.
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Activity Patterns
Given the limited amount of data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker directly criticizes EKRE, accusing the party of internal contradictions regarding the issue of tax rates. The criticism is political and procedural, not personal, focusing instead on the party's lack of consistency.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is presenting the Finance Committee's unified position regarding the rejection of the draft bill, which demonstrates a willingness to cooperate at the committee level. At the same time, he expresses the expectation that EKRE should first resolve its internal disagreements.
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Regional Focus
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the regional focus.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the rejection of the draft Value Added Tax Act, but does not express a personal position regarding tax rates or broader economic policy. He emphasizes the necessity of a consistent and clear tax policy.
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Social Issues
Due to the lack of data, it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the amendment of the VAT Act, supporting the rejection of the bill on procedural grounds. They emphasize the importance of a proper legislative process where all parties must clearly articulate their positions.
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