Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most important topics are the constitutionality of the car tax and ensuring exemptions for people with disabilities and large families. This position is clearly oppositional to the car tax, emphasizing the lack of necessary exemptions and arguing that this contravenes the constitution; the focus is on protecting the rule of law and constitutional guarantees. This stance is taken in the name of the principles of a value-based state and the rule of law, rather than being based on arguments of financial benefit or efficiency.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of constitutional law, mentioning Article 28 of the Constitution and the principles taken under the special care of the state, along with references to specific distinctions within the tax system. It is based on the argument of legality and the protection of rights, and refers to potential court rulings as a mechanism for mitigating constitutional risks.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal, reasonable, and centered on the argument. The use of questions (e.g., “What dangers do you see…?”) helped highlight risks and provided the courage to defend existing positions. It combines factual references to the Chancellor of Justice’s proposals with a critical genre.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The car tax is unacceptable, particularly because of the lack of specific exemptions. The position is critical of the direction taken by the government and the Riigikogu, and emphasizes that court decisions may be necessary to protect the constitution. The message stresses seeking a resolution through legal defense and court rulings, rather than proposing extensive compromises.
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Collaboration Style
Supports the activities of the Center Faction and the Center Party, leveraging the party's backing through appeals and cases presented before the administrative court. It shows a commitment to cooperation and collective action through legal means, highlighting the party's joint initiatives and appeals to the Riigikogu (Parliament).
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
It focuses on the legitimacy of taxation and the need for differentiation, rather than broader economic policy; it emphasizes that the car tax lacks necessary distinctions, which creates adverse effects for families and people with disabilities. It does not extend to broader tax policy or the state budget as a whole.
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Social Issues
It advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and large families, emphasizing the lack of distinction between them and the harm that the tax could inflict. It uses social justice as the primary argument and points to the need to balance taxation with social interests.
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Legislative Focus
It stresses the importance of guaranteeing the constitutionality of legislation and the necessity of including specific exceptions; it points to potential solutions involving the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the role of the judiciary. This stance suggests that rather than focusing on new initiatives or proposals, the core emphasis lies on ensuring constitutional compliance and the need to implement amendments or focus attention on judicial proceedings to prevent conflicts with the Constitution.
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