Agenda Profile: Jaanus Karilaid
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the recent tax increase, which has been described as "cacophonous." The primary focus is protecting the competitiveness of rural entrepreneurs against a backdrop of unequal agricultural subsidies and tax chaos. This position is heavily policy- and results-driven, criticizing the government's economic performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of agriculture and rural economics, focusing on the links between competitiveness, tax policy, and agricultural subsidies. They employ technical language and emphasize the need to assess the situation of rural entrepreneurs based on specific studies and data addressing both subsidies and the prevailing tax chaos.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, employing strongly negative language, such as "cacophonous tax hike" and "tax chaos." The speaker frames their position as a question, demanding specific studies and data, which suggests a logical and fact-based approach. The tone is formal, addressing the session chair and the rapporteur.
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Activity Patterns
We only have data regarding one appearance during a Riigikogu session, specifically where participation occurred in the second reading of Bill 546 SE.
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Opposition Stance
The standoff is aimed at the government's economic policy, particularly the tax hike and the inequality of subsidies, which are harming rural businesses. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, employing strong negative assessments of the economic environment.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly aimed at rural areas and their economic situation, specifically highlighting the competitiveness issues faced by "rural entrepreneurs."
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Economic Views
The economic views are strongly pro-business and opposed to tax hikes, sharply criticizing the "tax chaos." The speaker demands the restoration of fiscal stability and the improvement of the agricultural support system to ensure the competitiveness of rural entrepreneurs.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act implementing the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (Bill 546 SE). The speaker is using this bill as a platform to broaden the discussion and raise wider issues concerning the competitiveness of the rural economy and tax policy.
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