Session Profile: Anti Allas

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

2024-05-16

Political Position
The political position is focused on the critical assessment of Estonia's economic and tax policy. The primary concern is the decline in competitiveness, the causes of which are being sought in the existing state policy. The speaker's approach is results-oriented, demanding an analysis of the policy's negative impact.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic interdependencies, emphasizing the crucial role of tax policy as a holistic determinant influencing national competitiveness and the economy. He/She uses specific terminology such as "competitiveness" and "tax policy" and calls for a systemic analysis.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, employing direct questions addressed to the presenter ("Esteemed Presenter!"). The tone is businesslike and focuses on the logical evaluation of policy and the shortcomings of the analysis, strictly avoiding emotional appeals.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to the submission of two questions during a plenary session on a single date, which indicates active participation in parliamentary debates concerning reports.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's current economic and tax policy, which is suspected of undermining competitiveness. The opposition is policy-driven, as clarification is being demanded regarding whether the relevant analysis has been conducted, but specific opponents are not being named.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no data available regarding cooperation or willingness to compromise. The remarks were presented to the rapporteur in the form of questions, which is a standard parliamentary method of communication.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, examining Estonia’s economic and tax policy and its impact on national competitiveness. Regional or local topics are absent.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the crucial role of tax policy in boosting competitiveness. The speaker is concerned about the negative impact of current policies and is seeking ways to modify tax policy to foster economic growth.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on a critical analysis of the existing economic and tax policy. The priority is to identify and amend those specific elements of the policy that are negatively impacting competitiveness.

2 Speeches Analyzed