Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position involves strong opposition to the motor vehicle tax, particularly focusing on its aspects of social injustice. The tax is framed as unconstitutional because it negatively affects disabled people, whom the state is specifically obligated to support. Furthermore, the government's promises regarding discussions about revoking the tax are being called into question, which highlights a framework focused on policy effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of legislation and constitutionality, citing the Chancellor of Justice's appeal regarding the inconsistencies of the car tax. Furthermore, they are familiar with the previous statements made by the coalition partners (Kristina Kallas, Kristen Michal) and the media discussions concerning the abolition of the tax.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, posing direct and persistent questions to the minister. Formal and procedural language is employed, relying on logical arguments, such as constitutional conflict and the failure to deliver on political promises.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu plenary session, participating in the question round concerning the first reading of the motor vehicle tax bill. Their pattern of activity includes following up on topics raised by colleagues and challenging the government's action plan.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the ruling coalition, which faces criticism for its unfair tax policies and failure to deliver on its promises. The criticism targets both the substance of the policy (the car tax) and the procedure (specifically, whether any discussions regarding the repeal of the tax actually occurred).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the Centre Party's relevant draft bill, which demonstrates cooperation within their own party in offering alternative solutions regarding the specific needs of people with disabilities. There is no evidence of seeking a government-wide or cross-party compromise.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
Economic views are expressed through opposition to the imposition of a new tax burden (the car tax). Reference is made to the earlier stance that the state has sufficient financial resources for the complete abolition of the tax, suggesting a preference for tax relief rather than budget discipline.
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Social Issues
The speaker places strong emphasis on social justice and the need to take people with disabilities under special care, which is a constitutional obligation. The social focus is directed toward ensuring that the car tax does not undermine vulnerable groups' access to transportation and quality of life.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed toward opposing the draft amendment to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 694 SE) and challenging its constitutionality. The priority is the introduction of exceptions for people with disabilities, citing the Center Party's bill currently under review as supporting evidence.
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