Session Profile: Jüri Jaanson
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-16
Political Position
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The speaker, identifying as a colleague from the Centre Party, strongly backs the view that more affluent residents should willingly pay the value-added tax (VAT), including VAT on food. This political stance is value-driven, stressing social solidarity achieved through taxation and the funding of the nation's security priorities. The primary focus is guaranteeing the state's sustainability and providing support for those suffering hardship.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
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The expertise manifests in linking tax policy (VAT) with its social and security implications. The speaker is able to analyze the social aspect of the topic (supporting people suffering from poverty) and also refers to cultural differences (restaurant culture in Mediterranean countries). Data or technical economic terminology is not used; the focus is instead on tax morale.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
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The style is polite and respectful, addressing the chair of the session and the rapporteur deferentially. The speaker employs logical argumentation to justify the necessity of the value-added tax (VAT) for maintaining the state and resolving social issues. The tone is persuasive and constructive, presenting their position in the form of a question.
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Activity Patterns
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The data show attendance at the plenary session, where a question was posed to the presenter.
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Opposition Stance
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There is no direct political confrontation; the criticism is aimed at the discrepancy between the topic of the presentation and the chapter being discussed. The criticism is substantive and neutral, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
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The speaker emphasizes cooperation and shared values with their fellow party members ("good colleagues from the Centre Party"), citing their collective readiness to pay VAT in support of the state. This points to strong internal party solidarity and a unified vision of fiscal responsibility.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
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The focus is on national issues, such as national security concerns and supporting those in need nationwide. International comparisons are also mentioned (specifically, the restaurant culture of Mediterranean countries), but there is no concrete local or regional emphasis.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Economic views support the use of taxes (Value Added Tax) for the upkeep of the state and for social redistribution. It is emphasized that more successful residents should willingly contribute to national security and the support of those in need, viewing taxation as an expression of solidarity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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The primary social issue is supporting people in need, which is addressed as a direct objective of tax policy. Furthermore, cultural aspects are mentioned, specifically referencing differences in restaurant culture.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
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The legislative focus centers on the impact of Value Added Tax (likely VAT on food) and its role in the execution of the state budget. The speaker is a proponent of tax policies designed to finance security and social welfare.
2 Speeches Analyzed