Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician strongly supports the amendments to the Excise and Tax Law (510 SE), justifying them by citing the necessity of covering expenditure requirements and making the Estonian state better. This stance is policy- and results-based, emphasizing that tax increases are not an end in themselves, but rather a means to achieve broader national objectives. The speaker categorically rejects accusations regarding the increase in land tax and the creation of jobs for insiders.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process (the third reading) and the fundamentals of fiscal policy, pointing to expenditure requirements as the primary impetus for tax increases. Mention is made of previous work experience as Minister of the Environment and collaboration within the Finance Committee, which provides the foundation for discussing cross-sectoral policy making.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and initially conciliatory, expressing respect for all factions and calling for constructive cooperation. At the same time, the speaker is resolute and defensive, strongly refuting the false claims presented by the Isamaa representative regarding the activities of the social democrats. The emphasis is placed on logical and substantive argumentation and the correction of these false statements.
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Activity Patterns
The address was delivered in the Riigikogu chamber during the third reading of a significant draft law (Bill 510 SE). The text mentions previous active cooperation within the Finance Committee and service as the Minister of the Environment, which points to long-standing involvement in both the legislative and executive branches of power.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the Isamaa faction, which is being accused of disseminating false claims aimed at the Social Democrats regarding the increase in land tax and job creation. The criticism is intense and focused on refuting these accusations to prevent the false statements from gaining traction.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker appreciates the cooperation with all Riigikogu factions and calls for a substantive and constructive dialogue. Reference was made to the positive cooperation experience previously shared with the representative of the Isamaa faction on the Finance Committee, emphasizing the desire to overcome existing differences.
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Regional Focus
The text emphasizes representation across the whole of Estonia ("as representatives of the whole of Estonia"). They promise that the new jobs being created will provide support to Estonian entrepreneurs in every region of the country, highlighting a nationwide, rather than a narrowly local, focus.
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Economic Views
Support is expressed for the increase of excise duties and taxes (510 SE) to cover state expenditure needs and improve the country. It is important to support entrepreneurs, and it is emphasized that the creation of new jobs must occur through meaningful and fair tenders, rather than by favoring insiders.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act and other acts (510 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of this substantive and multifaceted fiscal bill.
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