Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
2024-05-08
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the banks' exceptionally large profits, driven by the rise in Euribor, and the contrast this presents against the economic hardships faced by society. The political position strongly favors implementing a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. This stance is heavily value-driven, underscoring the injustice of the situation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in analyzing the financial data and profitability of the banking sector. Specific statistical data is utilized, drawing on information from the Bank of Estonia, including quarterly and annual profit figures (940 million and 444 million euros). Furthermore, the net profit per working individual is calculated (113 euros per month), which highlights a profound skill in data processing.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet critical and data-driven. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and statistics to underscore the injustice of the situation and the excessive profitability of the banking sector. It concludes with direct, challenging questions that demand the presenter take a firm stance on the solidarity tax and the fairness of the overall situation.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the banking sector due to its significant profits at a time when many societal groups are facing economic hardship. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, immediately proposing a countermeasure in the form of a temporary solidarity tax. The waitress is called upon to support this measure, referencing her previous position as the Director General of the Tax Board.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the profitability of credit institutions operating in Estonia and the resulting impact on the Estonian loan market. Estonian housing loans, leasing agreements, and corporate loans are mentioned, which demonstrates a concentration on domestic economic processes.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives lean toward fiscal intervention, supporting the imposition of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. This stance highlights the necessity of tackling inequality, where banks are generating substantial profits while other segments of society are experiencing economic hardship. The redistribution of profits through taxation is supported.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is economic justice and inequality, stemming from the banking sector’s excessive profits at a time when a large segment of society is struggling financially. It is stressed that numerous societal groups are confronting financial hardship, which necessitates state intervention.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently centered on initiating a new tax policy—namely, the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax aimed at the banking sector. The speaker is the primary proponent and supporter of this specific fiscal measure, backing its necessity with robust financial data.
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