Session Profile: Anti Allas
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-18
Political Position
The speaker supports the general objectives of the draft law, such as eliminating end-of-life vehicles and streamlining the registers, but strongly opposes extending the vehicle tax to temporarily deregistered vehicles, vintage vehicles, and vehicles of historical value. This stance is policy-driven, focusing on ensuring the state is not overly harsh on communities and that people with diverse interests feel accommodated.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the technical details of vehicle registration and deregistration (a deleted registration record) and the implementation of the motor vehicle tax. He/She draws a comparison with temporary deregistration and taxation exceptions that are in force elsewhere in the world, referencing international practice.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is respectful, addressing the Minister directly, but it contains strong emotional appeals ("it makes the heart ache," "it causes great concern") regarding the taxation of classic vehicles. Rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the government's severity ("Why does Estonia feel the need to be slightly stricter?"), and the necessity of uniting the community and the state is emphasized.
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Activity Patterns
The speech was delivered during the plenary session and was addressed directly to the minister in the course of the bill's proceedings. There is no information available concerning other appearances or activities.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's policy regarding the excessively strict implementation of the motor vehicle tax for vehicles with cancelled registration entries. The criticism is policy-based and centers on the fact that the draft bill is causing discontent within the community of owners of vintage vehicles and vehicles of historical value.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is open to compromise and cooperation, urging the minister to find amendments during the processing of the bill. The objective is to reach a solution that would unite the country and communities with diverse interests.
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Regional Focus
There is no specific regional focus; it addresses national tax policy and includes international comparisons with the practices of other countries.
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Economic Views
The widespread application of the car tax is being opposed, particularly regarding vehicles of historical value, which suggests that exceptions must be considered during taxation. This stance emphasizes that overly strict taxation could harm certain interest groups and cherished hobbies.
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Social Issues
The social focus is centered on community sentiments and the idea that the state should ensure that "people with different interests feel good in this country." Particular emphasis is placed on the concerns of owners of vintage vehicles and vehicles of historical value regarding the new tax.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning end-of-life vehicles and the proposed car tax. The speaker objects to the stricter provisions of the bill and is seeking opportunities to introduce amendments during the legislative process to exempt historic vehicles from the tax.
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