Agenda Profile: Jüri Jaanson
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
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The political stance is strongly oriented toward supporting the retention of the VAT on food, justifying this by citing the necessity of addressing national security concerns and supporting those in need. This position is value-based, emphasizing the responsibility of more successful citizens in the maintenance of the state. The speaker positions himself as a politician who supports tax payments and prioritizes national security.
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Topic Expertise
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The knowledge base centers on the links between fiscal policy and social issues, particularly focusing on the role of VAT (Value Added Tax) in securing state revenue and national security. The expertise lies in highlighting the social function of taxation, even though specific data or statistics are not employed. Furthermore, cultural differences (for example, restaurant culture in Mediterranean countries) are referenced when evaluating the relevance of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
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The speaker's style is polite and formal, beginning with an expression of gratitude, but the substance is questioning and challenges the relevance of certain aspects of the presentation. A logical appeal is employed, emphasizing the social and security functions of taxation and the willingness of the more successful segment of the population to pay taxes.
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Activity Patterns
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There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
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The objection targets the presenter's arguments and focus, highlighting that they are irrelevant to the discussion topic, citing, for instance, the comparison to the restaurant culture of Mediterranean countries. The criticism is substantive and based on the framing of the policy, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
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The style of cooperation is collegial, addressing his Centre Party colleagues, but he simultaneously challenges them on the issue of tax policy. The speaker attempts to find common ground (supporting those in need) while defending his own fiscal policy stance.
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Regional Focus
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The focus is on national issues (security, social well-being) and international comparisons (Mediterranean countries). There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Economic views strongly support taxation (Value Added Tax), emphasizing its role in maintaining the state and facilitating social redistribution. More successful individuals should willingly contribute via taxes to the funding of national security and social benefits. A fiscal policy that directly links tax revenues to addressing security concerns is also supported.
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Social Issues
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In discussions of social issues, concern is highlighted regarding the ability of disadvantaged people to cope—a crucial subject. Social support is linked to the tax contributions of successful citizens, which ensures the state's capacity to support those in need, thereby creating a direct connection between taxes and social justice.
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Legislative Focus
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The legislative focus is centered on protecting the existing tax policy—specifically, the VAT on food—underscoring its critical role in funding national security and social support programs. The overarching priority remains the maintenance of fiscal stability necessary to achieve state objectives.
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