Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (Bill 123 SE)

2024-01-24

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The speaker took a clear stance against amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, supporting the Finance Committee's decision to reject the draft bill. The position was firm and uncompromising.

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Topic Expertise
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Rhetorical Style
The address was extremely brief and formal, strictly adhering to parliamentary protocol. Polite forms of address were employed ("Honorable Chair! Dear colleagues!") and the tone remained neutral, devoid of any emotional or persuasive elements.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlighted the Finance Committee's collective decision, citing teamwork and a unified stance at the committee level.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Opposition to the changes in excise duties could be inferred indirectly, but specific economic justifications or viewpoints were left unsaid.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focused on the rejection of the draft amendment to the Excise Duty Act, operating in the legislative process more as an opponent than as an initiator.

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