Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The main stance is against the car tax and triple taxation; the speaker criticizes the government's tax policy as being overly burdensome for ordinary citizens. He emphasizes that taxing people three ways is unfair compared to the issue of taxing banks' excess profits, and seeks to highlight the questions of legal certainty and fundamental equality. He prioritizes finding an alternative financing model that does not increase the burden on ordinary people.
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Topic Expertise
The text emphasizes the structure of taxation and its impact on the consumer (VAT, fuel excise, car tax), alongside issues of legal certainty. It references constitutional and rights questions, utilizing the political context to evaluate the equity of these burdens. Its central focus is consumer protection and the legal considerations presented concerning taxation.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical and challenging, utilizing rhetorical questions and arguments framed by a moral perspective. It combines emotional expression with concrete examples (comparing three different tax styles) and structures the commentary around the necessity of guaranteeing legal certainty for all.
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Activity Patterns
It takes the form of a parliamentary query; designated as Interpellation No. 595 concerning the temporary taxation of banks' excess profits, which took place on March 4, 2024. Within the framework of one specific public address, it represents active parliamentary engagement and directs questions to the government.
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Opposition Stance
Strong opposition to the government’s car tax plan; the focus of the criticism is triple taxation and the general burden of tax policy on ordinary people. Furthermore, the temporary taxation of banks’ excess profits is proposed as an alternative, and the protection of legal certainty and fairness is emphasized. The stance taken is highly critical, but focuses on political confrontation and alternatives.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The emphasis in the economy is placed on reducing the burden on consumers and ensuring fair taxation; triple taxation is seen as burdensome for ordinary people, and temporary taxation of banks' excess profits is preferred as a source of financial resources. It points out that VAT, fuel excise duty, and the car tax increase costs; it stresses the need to balance the budget and avoid excessive strain on ordinary people.
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Social Issues
It focuses on social justice and consumer protection, emphasizing the reduction of burdens on disadvantaged individuals and ensuring legal certainty in taxation. The moral framework centers on fairness and equality based on the ability to pay.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the interpellation concerning the temporary taxation of banks' excess profits (No. 595), along with the subsequent discussion of the differences and alternative taxation strategies that this inquiry brought to light. The statement points to the necessity of debating the legal aspects within the parliamentary context and proposing alternative policy areas. It does not introduce a specific draft legislative bill but stresses the need for continued discussion and development.
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