Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (230 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The speaker takes a clear stance supporting the rejection of the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act, relying on the decision of the Finance Committee. This position is moderate and procedural, focusing on the outcomes of the committee’s work and the government’s unfavorable opinion.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong understanding of parliamentary working procedures and committee procedural processes. Shows knowledge regarding the accurate reporting of voting results and the procedure for adopting decisions, while also referencing an international comparison involving the Lithuanian tax proposal.
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Rhetorical Style
It utilizes an official, neutral, and factual style. The presentation is structured and procedure-centric, focusing on the objective coverage of the commission's work, without emotional or personal assessments.
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Activity Patterns
It is limited to one address concerning the specific bill, which points to a reactive rather than an active communication pattern. It mentions the committee meeting on September 25th and the inclusion of the bill on the agenda on October 10th.
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Opposition Stance
Does not express direct confrontation, but rather conveys the commission's collective decision regarding the rejection of the draft bill. Notes the government's non-supportive stance neutrally, without personal criticism.
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Collaboration Style
Emphasizes consensus-based decision-making within the committee and their role as a representative of the leading committee. Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate in the committee’s work, even though the final voting result was split.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
An indirect stance on the income tax issue, supporting the rejection of the draft bill. It refers to the similarity of the Lithuanian tax proposal but does not express a clear personal economic policy position.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
Focuses on the deliberation of the draft bill amending the Income Tax Act, fulfilling the role of the lead committee representative. The priority is adherence to correct procedural procedures and the submission of the committee's decisions to the plenary session.
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