Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (249 SE)
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is currently on tax policy reform, with strong support for reducing the corporate income tax rate. This stance is motivated by the necessity of supporting businesses during a difficult economic climate, which has been exacerbated by inflation and previous tax hikes. The earlier focus on reducing personal income tax has now been dropped, shifting attention entirely to supporting entrepreneurship. This clearly represents a policy- and results-driven approach aimed at stimulating the economy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of tax legislation, differentiating between the income tax rates for natural persons and legal entities, and referencing a specific draft bill. They also refer to macroeconomic factors, such as inflation and the general economic situation, thereby justifying the necessity of the draft bill. No specific statistical data or technical terminology is used, other than the naming of the tax types themselves.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, addressing esteemed colleagues. The speech is brief and focuses on explanation, justifying the necessity of the draft legislation by citing the difficult economic situation. The tone is explanatory and appealing, concluding with a direct request for support.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates an occurrence at the first reading of the bill in January 2024, concerning the draft legislation submitted in May 2023. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other occurrences is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker is indirectly criticizing previous policies that have led to tax hikes and high inflation. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the deterioration of the economy, rather than on specific individuals.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is expressed through a request for colleagues to support the draft bill, which suggests a desire to achieve legislative consensus. Specific cooperation partners, coalitions, or a willingness to compromise are not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national-level economic policy and amendments to the tax law that concern all legal entities. There are no specific regional or local interests.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly pro-business, stressing the necessity of lowering the corporate income tax rate. The objective is to mitigate the negative effects of inflation and tax hikes and foster economic growth, thereby demonstrating a clear preference for business interests.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on amending the Income Tax Act (Draft 249 SE), which aims to reduce the corporate income tax rate. The speaker is the initiator and lead proponent of this draft, emphasizing its significance in supporting entrepreneurs.
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