Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (187 SE)
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on lowering the personal income tax rate for individuals to 18.4%. This position is strongly supported, justified by the need to alleviate the difficult economic situation people are facing due to high inflation. The policy framing is results-based, emphasizing the direct financial benefit to the public.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of tax policy, its relationship with inflation, and the economic situation of the people. The presentation is brief and focuses on the political objective, rather than detailed technical or statistical analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and highly concise, making it suitable for presenting a draft bill to the Riigikogu. The speaker employs a respectful form of address ("Esteemed Deputy Speaker! Dear colleagues!") and appeals to logic, directly linking the tax reduction to the economic pressure caused by inflation.
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Activity Patterns
The data shows one appearance in the Riigikogu as the presenter during the first reading of the draft law.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses colleagues respectfully and directly requests their support for the approval of the draft bill, citing the desire to achieve legislative cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing personal income tax, which impacts all citizens nationwide.
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Economic Views
Economic views are leaning toward reducing taxes, particularly income tax, in order to mitigate the effects of inflation. The objective is to leave people with more money in their hands, thereby supporting their personal financial well-being.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on initiating and supporting the draft bill amending the Income Tax Act. The objective is specific: to reduce the personal income tax rate to 18.4%.
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