Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, highlighting the dire state of public finances and the use of borrowed funds to cover routine operating expenses. The speaker prioritizes social justice and warns that current policies, particularly the preferential treatment of the wealthy, will lead to increased political instability and the rise of extremism across Europe. Their framework is primarily results-oriented, focusing on the government's poor financial management.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of public finance and budget structure, demanding specific figures regarding the use of borrowed funds to cover fixed costs. He/She uses technical terms such as "tax wedge" and is aware of specific deficiencies in special care services. Furthermore, he/she shows interest in classifying national defense expenditures as investments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, forceful, and confrontational, including direct accusations aimed at the government (e.g., the 114 million euro "gift" to the rich). He balances logical demands for specific numbers with emotional warnings that the current understanding of the state's finances "will explode." The speaker also uses international references (Tax Foundation, European extremists) to support his positions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the first reading of the 2026 State Budget Act draft, posing several detailed and critical questions to the Minister of Finance. He/She requests that the Minister note the questions down to ensure a complete response, citing previous experience with incomplete answers.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government and the Minister of Finance, leveling sharp criticism against their budget policy and tax breaks for the wealthy. The criticism is rooted in both policy and results, accusing the government of mismanaging the nation’s finances and exacerbating social inequality. The intensity of the situation is high, raising warnings about potential political instability.
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Collaboration Style
Although the overall tone is confrontational, the speaker offers a potential compromise regarding shifting the tax thresholds to 4,000 euros. This willingness to cooperate is conditional and tied to social justice goals: specifically, that those who are able to help contribute to improving the state budget, and those who need assistance receive it.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the state budget, national defense spending, and specialized social welfare services. An international focus is also present, referencing the Tax Foundation rating and the ranks of extremists in European countries. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
The economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility, opposing the use of borrowed funds to cover permanent expenditures and demanding that loans be repaid. The speaker supports the redistribution of wealth, criticizing the €114 million tax handout given to the wealthiest. They favor a more progressive approach by shifting the tax hump to improve the state budget and assist those in need.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, there is a sharp emphasis on the deficiencies in special welfare services, which points to concerns about the support provided to vulnerable groups. Social problems are closely tied to economic justice, where taxing the wealthy should make it possible to improve the situation of people needing assistance.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is opposing and amending the draft State Budget Law for 2026 (737 SE). Priorities include fiscal transparency (limiting the use of borrowed funds) and establishing a socially fairer tax system that would help improve the state budget.
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