Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (Bill 126 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The Speaker adopted a clear stance against the draft bill amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, conveying the Finance Committee's recommendation that the bill be rejected. The position was categorical and uncompromising.
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Topic Expertise
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Rhetorical Style
The speech was extremely concise and formal, employing standard parliamentary address forms ("Mr./Madam Speaker! Esteemed colleagues!"). The style was straightforward and effective, focusing solely on the core message, without any supplementary remarks.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The Speaker highlighted the collective decision of the Finance Committee, pointing to the teamwork and institutional cooperation demonstrated at the committee level. He presented the unified stance of the committee, rather than his personal opinion.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Skepticism toward the excise tax changes can be indirectly inferred, given that they supported the rejection of the draft bill, but their specific economic views remain unclear.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus was on excise policy, adopting a clear stance against proposed regulatory changes concerning the excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity. Regarding this specific legislative amendment, they acted more as an impediment than as an initiator.
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