Session Profile: Toomas Kivimägi
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-19
Political Position
The core political stance is strong opposition to the Santa Claus Tax, which the speaker firmly promises to prevent from ever being implemented. This stance is results-oriented, highlighting the achievement and the ability to stand up to a large group of Riigikogu members who supported the tax. Furthermore, the speaker acknowledges the mention of one significant foreign visit.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the parliament's internal dynamics and the role of the board (or leadership). He/She also emphasizes his/her ability to influence tax policy (specifically, preventing the "Santa Claus tax"). His/Her expertise regarding foreign policy is limited to acknowledging one significant foreign visit. Furthermore, he/she demonstrates awareness of data protection rules.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style of the speech is informative, humorous, and personal, making it appropriate for a Christmas event, and it contains direct and firm promises. The speaker employs self-deprecating humor (specifically, their lack of skill in writing poetry) and emphasizes sparing the audience by choosing a simple and straightforward communication style. They also use humor to comment on the similarity between the Riigikogu board and a family.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, participating in a formal context and making a significant political statement regarding tax avoidance. He/She refers to his/her involvement in evaluating foreign visits and his/her work within the governing bodies of the Riigikogu.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at a large group of Riigikogu members who wanted to impose a Santa Claus tax. The confrontation was intense, but the speaker emphasizes their victory in preventing this political wish from being realized. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the tax issue.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker points to successful cooperation with their supporters, who collectively ("we managed to") prevent the imposition of the tax desired by opponents. Information regarding the search for a broad-based compromise is absent; instead, the emphasis is placed on victory over internal opposition.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The economic stance is distinctly anti-tax, given that the speaker offers a firm commitment that the Santa Claus tax will not be implemented. This highlights a dedication to avoiding new tax burdens and upholding fiscal discipline.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The only social issue addressed is data protection, which the speaker references to avoid disclosing the names of Riigikogu members. This demonstrates an awareness of the requirements for personal data protection in public discourse.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is a negative action—specifically, preventing the imposition of the "Santa Claus tax." The speaker positions himself as an opponent of this tax and highlights the success achieved, thereby acting as the leader of the anti-tax movement.
4 Speeches Analyzed