Session Profile: Anti Allas
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-22
Political Position
The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s tax policy, forcefully opposing the abolition of the tax hump, which provides a €114 million tax gift to high earners. He/She emphasizes social justice and the connection between livelihood and security, demanding a significant increase in the salaries of frontline workers (police officers, rescue workers, teachers). Furthermore, a crucial priority is achieving regional language status for the South Estonian languages (Võro, Seto, Mulgi, Tarto).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates solid expertise in the field of fiscal policy, using specific figures (117 million vs 114 million euros) and referencing income deciles to illustrate the unfair impact of tax cuts. He/She is also authoritative on topics concerning Võro language and culture, knowing the exact timing of the language week and institutional appeals (language law, census).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is frequently critical and emotionally charged, particularly when addressing economic injustice (a topic that "makes the soul sick"), often employing stark contrasts (e.g., front-line workers versus those earning over 4,000 euros). However, the speaker is also capable of adopting a personal and warm tone, speaking in their native language (Võro) and referencing the concerns of ordinary residents in their constituency.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in Riigikogu sessions, posing pointed questions to both the Prime Minister and ministers regarding operational and social issues. He/She uses the podium both to announce cultural events (Võro Language Week) and to fiercely criticize government decisions.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticizes the Government of the Republic and the Prime Minister, accusing them of creating the impression of a superhuman effort regarding wage increases, while in reality, a tax gift is being handed to the wealthier segment of the population. The criticism is directed at political priorities and unfair distribution, not at individuals.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker points to the Social Democrats' preference for a fair progressive income tax, but proposes, as a compromise, shifting the tax bulge threshold up to 4,000 euros to prevent a tax giveaway to high earners. They indicate a willingness to contribute to Estonian life, provided the government makes fairer decisions.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is a very strong regional focus on Southern Estonia and Old Võromaa, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Võro language and culture, as well as the events of the city of Võru (the Uma Mekk fair). He/She also points to the heated backlash that has emerged in his/her home region (electoral district) concerning the government's decisions.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker is a strong advocate for social justice and income redistribution, favoring a progressive income tax and opposing tax cuts that exacerbate inequality. He/She stresses that the country is living on borrowed money and that wages are being paid using that debt, which is why funds should be directed toward the salaries of frontline workers.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The most important social issue is securing the status of the South Estonian languages (Võro, Seto, Mulgi, Tarto) as regional languages and allowing them to be designated as a mother tongue in the census. In addition, it raises questions regarding public safety and law enforcement (police officers' salaries, the use of license plate recognition cameras).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main legislative goal is to secure regional language status for the South Estonian language under the future Language Act. Additionally, attention is focused on amending tax laws to ensure a fairer distribution of revenue and provide a greater pay rise for public sector employees.
5 Speeches Analyzed