Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on proposing alternatives to the sugary drink tax bill. The speaker emphasizes that promoting a healthy lifestyle should be achieved through encouraging sports and supporting recreational athletics in schools, rather than through taxation. This position is clearly policy-driven and centers on the effectiveness of government action in achieving public health objectives.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding public health promotion measures, specifically by contrasting taxation with the support of sports and recreational activities. This expertise is also evident in a concrete proposal to increase cooperation between the ministries (the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Education and Research), which indicates a clear understanding of the institutional structure of government agencies.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister directly with a question or a proposal. The tone is constructive and focuses on a logical argument, asserting that the proposed alternative would bring greater benefit to society by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Emotional appeals are not utilized; the emphasis is placed solely on political rationality.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at a specific political choice made by the government: the draft bill for the sweetened beverage tax. The criticism is policy-based, highlighting that the government's action (taxation) is neither sufficiently reasonable nor beneficial in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Instead of a compromise, a completely alternative course of action is being proposed.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referenced intra-faction cooperation, noting that the faction itself had put forward proposals to support recreational sports. Furthermore, he/she advocated for inter-ministerial cooperation (specifically between the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Research) to achieve public health policy objectives.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the promotion of public health, the operations of state ministries, and the nationwide support for recreational sports in schools.
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Economic Views
The speaker opposes the introduction of a new consumption tax (a sweet drink tax) and favors increasing state subsidies to achieve social objectives. The economic perspective emphasizes channeling expenditures toward recreational sports in schools, preferring this approach over imposing taxes.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is public health and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle within society. A proposed solution involves promoting participation in sports through the education system and increasing support for recreational sports in schools.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill (418 SE) regarding the sweet drink tax. The priority is highlighting and promoting alternative policies, such as increasing support for recreational sports in schools and inter-ministerial cooperation.
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