Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

2024-01-17

Political Position
The speaker focuses on amendments to the Income Tax Act and emphasizes the 30 different draft amendments to the Income Tax Act presented by his faction as being very good and necessary, although due to their similarity, only the income tax rate itself differs. He expresses the pragmatic goal of finding the optimal income tax rate and securing corresponding support from the coalition, stressing that this represents a policy-driven reform direction. At the same time, he notes that the coalition has voted these proposals down on previous occasions, which points to a challenge in finding consensus and the need for better coordination.

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Topic Expertise
Highlights the differences in income tax rates and 30 draft bills; utilizes the terminology "amendments to the Income Tax Act" and "income tax rate"; demonstrates knowledge of the field of tax policy and the comparison of legislative proposals.

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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal and substantive; it raises the question of the necessity of finding the optimal income tax rate and the potential support from the coalition, while simultaneously referencing the coalition's earlier resistance. The address carries a critical, yet impersonal, emphasis and maintains a factual tonality.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism leveled against the coalition centers on its past voting record concerning similar legislative drafts. It is pointed out that the coalition has previously dismissed the very positions now being adopted by the critics. The criticism is policy-driven, not personal, and underscores the necessity of reaching a compromise.

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Collaboration Style
Emphasizes cooperation and a cross-party approach; expresses readiness to find the best determination and secure the coalition's support; demonstrates a clear desire for compromise and collaboration.

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Regional Focus
National tax policy is the main topic; regional focus is not mentioned.

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Economic Views
The economic vision focuses on tax changes as a means of reforming the tax system; they are seeking the optimal income tax rate and coalition support, which suggests a reformist and growth-promoting direction, but specific figures are not provided.

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Social Issues
Not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on amendments to the Income Tax Act; 30 draft bills are mentioned, and the goal is to find the optimal rate and secure the support of the coalition; the endeavor appears to be moving in the direction of cooperation and further deliberation.

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