AI Profiling: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Agenda items: 287
4720/4720 profiling (100.0%)
Total Speeches: 708
Analysis Period: 2024-01-08 - 2025-09-24
Political Position
The speaker positions themself as a strong opponent of the government’s tax festival and failed economic policy (e.g., increases in car tax, VAT, and income tax). They emphasize social justice, protecting especially vulnerable groups (families with many children, pensioners, people with disabilities), and accuse the government of lacking strategy and being chaotic ("tax circus"). The political framework is strongly values-based and emphasizes the principles of the rule of law, particularly in relation to unconstitutionality.
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of legislative and constitutional issues, repeatedly referencing the positions of the Chancellor of Justice and the Supreme Court. The professional focus is also on the financing of local governments, education policy (teacher salaries, rural schools), and the details of tax policy. They use economic forecasts (IMF, Institute for Economic Research) and statistics (unemployment rate, PISA results) to support their arguments.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is predominantly combative, sharp, and critical, particularly directed at the prime minister and the finance minister, frequently employing irony and emotive expressions ("hypocrisy," "decisions hostile to the people"). He repeatedly uses rhetorical questions and contrasts (e.g., taxing banks versus taxing ordinary people). He emphasizes presenting facts, legal analyses, and quotations to substantiate his positions.
Activity Patterns
The speaker is very active in the Riigikogu, repeatedly submitting questions and draft laws, and participating in heated debates during information sessions. They are actively involved in committee work, serving as the deputy chair of the Legal Affairs Committee and leading the special committee on anti-corruption. They mention organizing demonstrations (e.g., "No to the road tax!") and meeting with interest groups.
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats, who are accused of lying, incompetence, and making decisions hostile to the people. Criticism is directed at both policies (tax increases, cuts) and procedures (limiting obstruction, bundling amendments). They accuse the Social Democrats of hypocrisy, as they supported unpopular taxes while in government.
Collaboration Style
Although the speaker is in opposition, they are seeking cooperation with other opposition parties (EKRE, Isamaa) in submitting joint bills and questions. They emphasize the need for cross-party consensus on issues of education and science. They criticize the government for restricting the opposition's rights and avoiding compromise, especially concerning tax laws.
Regional Focus
The speaker strongly emphasizes the problems of rural areas (rural municipalities) and local governments (local authorities), particularly concerning car taxes, the elimination of public transportation, and the rise of land taxes. The focus is on the relationships between Tallinn city and the state (Tallinn Hospital, teacher salaries) and the development and tourism of Ida-Virumaa.
Economic Views
The speaker is strongly against tax increases, arguing that they deepen economic recession and poverty. They support the taxation of banks (bank tax) and digital giants (digital tax) and criticizes the government’s decision to abandon the promise to abolish the tax wedge. They call for strategic investments to revitalize the economy and to reduce bureaucracy.
Social Issues
The speaker firmly stands up for support for large families, people with disabilities, and pensioners, opposing the impact of tax increases on those groups. They emphasize the danger of underfunding education and science and support salary increases for teachers. They express concern about the accessibility of mental health care and the country's movement toward a surveillance society (police cameras, a super database).
Legislative Focus
Key legislative priorities are the abolishment or amendment of tax laws (vehicle tax, sugar tax) and increasing the transparency of the state budget (performance-based budgeting). It submits bills to support social guarantees (e.g., support for school sports) and infrastructure (Tallinn Hospital). It is critical of the rapid and insufficiently analyzed adoption of European Union directives (whistleblower, administrative penalties).