Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (264 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The speaker took a clear stance against the draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act, supporting the committee's decision to reject the proposal. This position is firm and categoric, given that neither the committee nor the government supports the aforementioned bill.
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Topic Expertise
Due to the insufficiency of the data, it is not possible to assess the speaker's expertise on Value Added Tax (VAT) matters. The speaker referred only to the commission's decision and procedural aspects; no substantive arguments were presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a very laconic and formal style, focusing exclusively on procedural facts. The rhetoric is neutral and emotionless, without any attempts at persuasion or detailed explanations.
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Activity Patterns
Due to the limited data available, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
A direct opposition stance is not voiced. The speaker merely announces the joint position of the commission and the government regarding the rejection of the bill, but offers no personal critical arguments.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates cooperation with the Commission, fulfilling the role of a representative and conveying a unified position. They also mention the lack of government support, which points to inter-institutional alignment.
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Regional Focus
Due to insufficient data, it is not possible to assess the regional focus.
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Economic Views
Although this concerns an amendment to the Value Added Tax Act, the speaker does not express his economic views or substantively justify the rejection of the bill.
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Social Issues
Due to the lack of sufficient data, it is not possible to evaluate the positions on social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the procedural aspects, fulfilling the role of the Commission's representative in the rejection of the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act. Legislative activity is reactive rather than initiating.
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