Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-11-07
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on supporting lower-income individuals by reducing the prices of foodstuffs. The most crucial issue is the reduction of VAT on groceries, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of ensuring that this measure benefits consumers, not just retailers. The stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, centering on the effectiveness of the measure.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the understanding of tax policy (VAT) and the relevant practices of European Union member states. The speaker demonstrates awareness of the complexity involved in implementing economic measures, stressing the need to prevent a situation where the benefits derived from tax cuts accrue solely to merchants.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a formal and interrogative style, respectfully addressing the session chair and the rapporteur. The tone is analytical and solution-oriented, seeking a specific solution from their colleague to ensure that the VAT reduction reaches consumers. Procedural clarity regarding the voting results is also demanded.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, participating in both substantive debates (the Centre Party bill) and demanding procedural clarity regarding voting results and the attendance of participants.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is indirect, yet clear, as there is a specific demand to know the names of those who voted against the Centre Party’s motion. This points to a focus on identifying political opponents and holding them accountable regarding a specific economic measure.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is dialogic and critically supportive, involving posing questions to the colleague regarding how the implementation of the Center Party's draft bill will be ensured. The speaker is open to seeking solutions but simultaneously requires specific assurances for the measure to operate successfully.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national tax policy and an international comparison with European Union countries that have implemented similar measures. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for lowering taxes (specifically VAT on food) as a way to support consumers, particularly those with lower incomes. However, concern has been raised that the tax reduction may not actually reach consumers, indicating a desire either to regulate the market or to ensure the measure is properly targeted.
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Social Issues
The only social issue highlighted is income inequality and supporting low-income individuals by lowering food prices. Other social issues are absent.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is currently centered on the Centre Party's draft bill regarding the reduction of VAT on groceries. The speaker supports the bill, focusing on the specifics of its implementation and demanding procedural clarity concerning the participants who voted in the session.
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