Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

2024-09-24

Political Position
Political action is centered on the detailed and critical analysis of amendments to tax legislation (input VAT, business account tax). The speaker demands explanations from the government concerning the actual substance and justifications of the changes, questioning the accuracy of the information presented. The attitude is one of moderately strong skepticism and opposition to ambiguous policy formulation.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates a high level of expertise in the field of taxation, particularly concerning the rules for input VAT deduction and the specifics of taxing the business account. They use technical terminology (e.g., the principle of input VAT deduction, the social tax rate) and are capable of identifying inconsistencies between the draft legislation text and the presentation.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and slightly confrontational, particularly when the speaker feels they are not receiving a response. They utilize logical appeals and specifically reference the text of the draft bill to substantiate their positions. The speaker is highly persistent, emphasizing the necessity of receiving answers to their questions.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the plenary session debate on the draft bill, posing a series of consecutive and detailed questions regarding taxation. This pattern of activity suggests a focus on scrutinizing the legislation during the Q&A session.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The stance is clearly oppositional, criticizing the presenter (Jürgen) for a lack of clarity and contradictory answers. The criticism is aimed both at the procedure (reading the report directly from paper) and the substance of the policy (the actual reason for and impact of the changes). The speaker suspects that an attempt is being made to give them a false impression regarding the content of the bill.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on the transparency and fairness of the tax system, especially concerning the rules for input VAT deduction and the taxation of the entrepreneurial account. The speaker demands clarity regarding the actual tax rates and the overall tax burden, using specific examples (e.g., a person earning 30,000 euros).

3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the proposed tax bills, specifically scrutinizing the changes related to input VAT deduction rules and the taxation of the business account. The speaker’s role involves a thorough review of the content and justifications of these drafts to guarantee the clarity and legal legitimacy of the proposed amendments.

3 Speeches Analyzed