Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the draft amendment of the Income Tax Act (443 SE), questioning its legitimacy. The criticism is aimed at the economic crisis caused by the ruling coalition and the subsequent misguided policy, specifically the redistribution of income. The stance is primarily outcome-based, focusing on the negative impact of the policy on local governments.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in legislative procedures and a thorough understanding of local government revenues and viewpoints. They specifically rely on the content of the letter sent by the Association of Cities and Municipalities (LVL) to challenge the rapporteur's assertions and highlight inconsistencies. This expertise focuses on the accurate interpretation of documents and the positions held by various interest groups.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, expressing confusion due to the contradiction between the presenter's claims and the actual documents. A logical appeal is employed, emphasizing factual inaccuracy and referring to the "offensive" content of the LVL letter. The tone is formal and focuses on procedural accuracy.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, specifically noting their participation in a committee session where the position of the Association of Cities and Municipalities was addressed. This demonstrates a commitment to thoroughly examining the specifics of the draft legislation and giving due consideration to the perspectives of stakeholders.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the bill's rapporteur, whose claims regarding LVL support are considered inaccurate or misleading. Furthermore, the governing coalition is indirectly criticized and accused of causing the economic crisis and implementing an improper redistribution policy. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly aimed at the interests and financial situation of local governments, utilizing the positions of the Association of Cities and Municipalities to support their argument. The need to address the increase in municipal revenues is emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to income redistribution, especially in the context of an economic crisis, which is deemed an incorrect policy. Preference is given to policies that focus on increasing local government revenues, rather than central revenue distribution.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft act amending the Income Tax Act (443 SE) and verifying the procedural correctness of its handling. Attention is also being paid to accurately reflecting the positions of stakeholders (LVL) and assessing the true impact of the draft act on local governments.
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