Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The speech centers on criticizing the government’s fiscal policy and the perceived importance of maintaining tax breaks for the wealthy; the speaker is highly committed to reducing injustice and protecting lower-income individuals. He is directly opposed to the income tax reform that favors high-earners and the salary increase for members of the Riigikogu (Parliament), arguing that these measures would cripple the budget and exacerbate inequality. He also stresses that tax hikes and specific levies, such as the proposed car tax and sugar tax, disproportionately harm those with lower incomes, placing social justice and the protection of jobs and education at the forefront of his concerns.

The speaker demonstrates a strong command of tax policy and the state budget, referencing specific figures (500 euros in additional funds for a Riigikogu member; over 500 million euros due to the failure to deliver on that promise). Furthermore, they discuss the social effects stemming from tax reforms and tax hikes. In the context of the hospital network reform, the speaker highlights the importance of discussing the positions held by experts and doctors, and delves into issues related to the hospital network development plan and PERH—specifically criticizing the merging of hospitals and the planning of healthcare financing.

The speech is strongly combative and challenging, employing logical arguments alongside concrete examples (numbers, concepts). Its core framework utilizes emotional, justice-based, and oppositional rhetoric, including rhetorical questions and harsh criticism leveled at the government. It is delivered in a formal, yet very direct and passionate style.

Two speeches delivered on the same day, 2024-04-10, focusing on government decisions regarding taxation and healthcare funding; the content references previous arguments and inter-party confrontation (for example, the Reform Party and the Centre Party). The speaker employs consistently critical rhetoric and refers to expert opinions and specific political decisions.

A clearly oppositional stance towards the government; it accuses the Reform Party and the government of granting privileges in the interests of the wealthy and squandering the budget, and of addressing issues related to Tallinn hospitals and the private sector with insufficient criticism. It defends the interests of low-income individuals and demands that tax hikes and changes to tax benefits do not disproportionately burden the most vulnerable. It emphasizes that the opposition should not be explicitly excluded from compromise talks.

Insufficient data; the speech lacks any clear, noticeable desire for cooperation with colleagues or the opposition factions; the discussion focuses mainly on criticism and the alternative consequences of recent decisions. There is no concrete reference to cooperation or compromise between the coalition partners.

Clearly, the focus is on Tallinn: attention is directed toward merging Tallinn-focused hospitals with PERH, the Tallinn hospital network, and funding for the City of Tallinn. It mentions investments related to the City of Tallinn and the utilization of assets, which is relevant to the execution of the state budget. However, the overall discussion is contextualized at the national level.

Critical of the economic balance and tax changes, this approach prefers a progressive stance on tax and budgetary management: it is opposed to the promise of abolishing tax breaks for the wealthy and to a comprehensive tax cut that would favor higher earners; it argues that tax hikes and specific taxes (such as the car tax or sugar tax) primarily harm the poor. It seeks additional sources for budget fulfillment and emphasizes that the state budget must not be balanced by liquidating the assets of Tallinn or other entities. It recommends prioritizing moderate funding and solutions that reduce inequality.

The focus is on maintaining social justice: protecting low-income individuals, teachers, and pensioners, and highlighting the risk of rising inequality. It criticizes tax reforms that cut funding for these groups, pointing out that the wealthy receive tax breaks, which translates to greater inequality. It supports ensuring education and social stability.

Focus is placed on two primary legislative themes: income tax reform and broader tax increases (including the car tax and sugar tax) and their effect on vulnerable populations; as well as hospital network reform and questions surrounding the ownership and financing of Tallinn's assets (PERH, Tallinn Zoo, City Theatre). The speaker, representing the opposition, aims to demonstrate potential damages and calls for budget balance and social justice to be the fundamental goals, all while criticizing the government's decisions and citing expert opinions.