Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (170 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 proposed bill. The position was categorical and uncompromising.
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Topic Expertise
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Rhetorical Style
The address was extremely brief and formal, employing standard parliamentary language ("Honorable Speaker! Dear colleagues!"). The style was direct and unemotional, focusing solely on the factual announcement without any further explanation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the work of the Finance Committee and submitted the committee's decision to Parliament. The communication style was minimal—only the necessary information, without any additional comments.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represented the collective position of the Finance Committee, which demonstrates a willingness to cooperate at the committee level. He/She conveyed the committee's decision without expressing a personal opinion, which points to an institutional approach.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The speaker supported the rejection of changes to excise taxes, which may indicate a more conservative approach regarding shifts in tax policy. Specific economic views were not disclosed in the address.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focused on discussing the proposed amendments to the Excise Duty Act, advocating for the rejection of the draft bill during the first reading. He was operating primarily in an opposition capacity concerning this specific piece of legislation, rather than as its originator.
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