Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
Presents an overview of the draft bill on excise duty increases on behalf of the Finance Committee and explains the proposed amendments. Supports raising the alcohol excise duty on public health grounds and emphasizes the need to harmonize Latvia's excise policy.
Topic Expertise
They demonstrated a profound grasp of tax policy and the effects of alcohol excise, backing it up by citing precise figures drawn from the Institute of Economic Research's data and the Ministry of Finance's projections.
Rhetorical Style
It provides detailed explanations of the committee's work, utilizing technical data. The tone is professional and informative.
Activity Patterns
He presented a comprehensive overview of the Finance Committee's work concerning the excise tax increases, answering numerous questions. He demonstrated a profound knowledge of the details of tax policy.
Opposition Stance
Defended the alcohol excise tax increases using public health policy arguments, while criticizing the opposition's resistance. (He/She) accused EKRE of denying scientific facts and spreading misinformation.
Collaboration Style
Demonstrates a collaborative approach, explaining the consensus decisions of the Finance Committee. Underscores the need for constructive dialogue regarding excise policy issues.
Regional Focus
It mentions the impact of cross-border trade on the Estonian-Latvian border and stresses the necessity of coordinating excise duty policy with neighboring countries. It highlights the effect that changes in excise duties have on border regions.
Economic Views
Supports excise tax hikes for healthcare purposes and emphasizes the regulatory role of alcohol excise duty. It criticizes previous excise tax reductions, deeming them detrimental to public health.
Social Issues
He/She provided an overview of the excise tax increases, emphasizing the public health aspects. He/She supported reducing alcohol consumption through excise policy.
Legislative Focus
Presenting on behalf of the Finance Committee, (he/she) provides a comprehensive overview of the draft bill concerning excise duty increases, explaining the proposed changes to alcohol, tobacco, and fuel excise duties. (He/She) defends the excise increases as necessary measures both for fulfilling the budget and for protecting public health, especially regarding the reduction of alcohol consumption.