Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The most crucial topics are the opposition to the car tax and the negative impact of tax changes on families, people with disabilities, and rural residents. The stance is strong and critical of the coalition, characterized by the desire to annul the car tax and utilize legal remedies against it. This position is focused more on the principles of values and legality, and the plans encompass steps that accelerate both parliamentary and judicial processes.

Highlights the importance of constitutional arguments (especially Section 28) and the protection of people with disabilities and families with many children; refers to legal analysis and appealing to the administrative court as the primary tools against the car tax. It demonstrates awareness regarding the tax policy and the lack of differentiation or exceptions, as well as a critical review of the coalition's procedural matters. It employs terminology such as constitutionality, appeals, the Supreme Court, and the Chancellor of Justice.

It employs a forceful, critical, and emotional tone; primarily within the framework of conflict and legal issues. It uses visually evocative phrases such as “tax policy experiment” and “families are being stripped bare.” The presentation combines emotional examples with fact-based claims, emphasizing accountability and justice. The text is hard-hitting, but is grounded in concrete facts and legal arguments.

It demonstrates continuous activity as an opposition force: participating in parliamentary sessions, establishing a strong role through the parliament and legal counsel, filing legal complaints, and seeking to reach the Supreme Court. It emphasizes persistent action, including the planning of both contemporary and future steps (e.g., compensation for Tallinn residents and the wider society). It officially indicates that this activity will continue even after the Riigikogu elections and 2027, should further action be necessary.

At the heart of the criticism is the ruling government coalition (Reform Party, EKRE) and their tax policy. They are calling the proposed car tax an "experiment" that disproportionately burdens low-income citizens and poses a significant threat to businesses and the national economy. The comments emphasize that the opposition is prepared to take action on both political and legal levels, and they are unwilling to accept the coalition’s tax adjustments without a specific concession from the ruling bloc. Intense attacks are being leveled against the controversial tax amendments and their inherent unacceptability.

It mentions cooperation with interest groups (families with many children, the Chamber of Disabled Persons) and is prepared to work with all stakeholders to develop legitimate special exemptions. It demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with the opposition and the interests of society at large, and emphasizes that changes must be based on inclusion and legality. It also refers to opportunities for collaboration with interest groups when drafting new amendments.

The regional emphasis is on rural areas, the situation of families living in the countryside, and accessibility for people with disabilities. It highlights that the car tax damages their mobility and economic situation. Tallinn is also mentioned as a place where they plan to compensate for the impact of the car tax, demonstrating central, yet two-sided regional attention. The focus is both at the national and local levels, but greater attention is given to rural areas.

Economic perspectives focus on the unacceptability of the car tax and the overall burden placed on the wider tax system. This includes criticism of the increases in variable taxation, VAT, and fuel excise duties, coupled with the fear that families will be "fleeced." The idea of compensation has been put forward, and critics are targeting the government’s tax planning as both unfair and onerous. Attention has also been drawn to the impact on the investment chain and the criticism surrounding the interplay of measures within the "road maintenance plan."

The focus is on social issues: the rights of people with disabilities and the protection of families with special needs and large families; emphasis is placed on unequal treatment and the increased risk of poverty caused by the car tax. It is highlighted that taxes must not exacerbate inequality, and the Chancellor of Justice and court proceedings are necessary to ensure special exemptions. The quality of life in the regions and for families, as well as social justice, are also emphasized.

The overriding priority is the annulment of the car tax and the review of its constitutionality: this includes legal analyses, appeals to the administrative court, scrutiny of Riigikogu (Parliamentary) procedures, and the potential to appeal to the Supreme Court. Readiness is also mentioned to submit amendments and compromise solutions with the involvement of stakeholders, and potentially as a compensation measure in Tallinn. The main objective is a broad-based victory against the car tax, utilizing both parliamentary action and the activities of the Chancellor of Justice (Ombudsman), along with anticipated successes expected in 2027.