Session Profile: Annely Akkermann
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The speaker clearly represents the government coalition's position, consistently supporting the Finance Committee's proposals to reject the draft bills concerning changes to excise duty rates. His position is strong and uncompromising: all 13 draft bills amending alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity excise duties, as well as the 11 draft bills changing the personal vehicle compensation rate, must be rejected because the government does not support them.
22 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of finance and tax policy, especially regarding the regulation of excise duties and compensations. They mention specific figures (32–50 cents per kilometer, 345–435 euros per month) and refer to the involvement of specialists, indicating a systemic approach to tax policy issues.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a formal, concise style, concentrating on facts and procedural details. Their remarks are brief and specific, devoid of emotional or rhetorical devices. The style is professional and neutral, emphasizing the official nature of the commission's decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the plenary session on January 24, 2024, delivering over 20 consecutive short presentations concerning various draft bills. This demonstrates intensive work as the leading representative of the Finance Committee and a systematic approach to a large volume of related draft legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker offers no direct criticism of individuals or parties but mentions specific voting results where Martin Helme, Aivar Kokk, Siim Pohlak, and Kersti Sarapuu voted against the commission's proposals. The opposition is procedural rather than ideological.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the commission's collective work and consensus decisions on procedural matters. He/She mentions the involvement of specialists (Lemmi Oro from the Ministry of Finance) and describes the distribution of votes, demonstrating openness to a transparent decision-making process.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the current tax policy, opposing both the reduction of excise duty rates and the increase in passenger car allowances. This indicates a preference for fiscal discipline and a cautious approach to lowering the tax burden.
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Social Issues
There isn't enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on tax and fiscal legislation, particularly the regulation of excise taxes and employee benefits. He primarily acts as a rejecter of bills, rather than an initiator, fulfilling the role of the Finance Committee's lead representative in exercising legislative oversight.
22 Speeches Analyzed