Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
Supports the draft bill amending the Law of Obligations Act and stresses the necessity of conducting thorough impact assessments. It acknowledges that the Government of the Republic often fails to carry out such analyses and focuses on ensuring that reports reflect potential impacts on both consumers and the housing and real estate market. This formulation indicates a proactive yet procedurally focused approach, which is politically pragmatic and demands significant effort toward the draft bill.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of impact assessment and policy design. Identifies both positive and negative effects, as well as the impact on various sectors (consumers, housing, and the real estate market), specifically within the context of tax increases. Shows the ability to prioritize the quality of analyses and practical outcomes.
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Rhetorical Style
The speech is very formal and argumentative in its structure, with an emphasis on logical justification and restrained emotions. It utilizes references and questions – for instance, mentioning Jürgen Ligi and the opinion of the Republic's Government – and presents accusations regarding the absence of impact assessments, to highlight the need for a more thorough analysis. The style is clear and structured, foregoing narrative storytelling; the focus is on fact-based discussion and a parliamentary approach to discussing the impact of the proposed change.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government's lack of impact analyses; it raises questions and rhetorical points regarding how many actual analyses have been conducted. The primary focus is on the procedural and policy-political level, not on personal confrontation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Stresses the crucial nature of impact assessment when evaluating economic effects (particularly consumers and the residential/real estate market) and in the context of the impact of tax increases. It does not express a clear position regarding raising taxes.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the first reading of the draft amendment to the Law of Obligations Act; it emphasizes the necessity of conducting an impact assessment on the associated effects and questions the frequency and quality of the government's impact assessments. It mentions that, regarding this draft act, it is fundamentally important to analyze the impact on both consumers and the housing and real estate market.
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