Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

Speaking as a representative of the opposition, [he/she] is unequivocally against the proposed car tax and demands that the bill be withdrawn or replaced by a tax on banks' excess profits. He/She stresses that triple taxation (VAT, excise duty, and the car tax) places a heavy burden particularly on rural areas, low-income individuals, and families, and deems it detrimental to the budget and the economy. He/She highlights the necessity for comprehensive impact assessments and ensuring legal certainty, describing the alternative as fairer and more functional. The rhetoric emphasizes the importance of order and ethical principles, while strongly positioning the alternative political solution—the taxation of banks' excess profits—as the preferred way forward.

Demonstrates knowledge of tax policy issues, specifically mentioning the impact of VAT, excise duties, and a separate vehicle tax, along with the concept of triple taxation. It references the principles of the constitution and legitimate expectation, as well as the need for thorough impact assessments, indicating an engagement with both economic and legal principles. Examples are provided regarding the impact on rural areas, families, and sports (auto and motorsport), but complex technical data is avoided—the focus remains on public impact and budgetary consequences.

The style is markedly combative and emotional, utilizing rhetorical questions and strong generalizations. It includes narrative references to sports and family life, using personal and emotional elements to make the topic personally and socially relevant. When establishing more complex arguments, it combines them with rational knowledge, but the overall tone remains critical and resentful toward the government.

Demonstrates high activity on the same topic across multiple speeches during the same sitting, and points to repeated inquiries directed at the Minister of Finance. It is noted that over 300 substantive amendments have been submitted regarding the car tax bill, emphasizing active participation in plenary sessions and continuous focus on the issue.

The main object of the opposition campaign is the government's car tax bill; the criticism is policy-driven and tied to popular acceptance. The focus is on the unequal burden, especially for rural areas and the poorer segments of society, and a compromise is sought regarding the taxation of banks' excess profits. The intensity is high, and a compromise or cessation of the conflict has not been explicitly ruled out; it is emphasized that the government is not listening to public opinion.

The style of cooperation appears critical and demanding, yet it necessitates discussion and compromise (interpellations to the minister; potential amendment proposals). The general tone points to the need for widespread support and mentions an expanded national charter based on ethical principles, but direct scalpel cooperation with other factions is limited.

The focus is on mobility in rural areas and the vitality of people living in the countryside, and examples are provided of how taxes affect rural life and entrepreneurship. The emphasis is on low- and middle-income families, mobility options in rural areas, and the accessibility of public transportation.

Within the economic context, the stance on the car tax is critical: it is burdensome, diminishing both purchasing power and economic growth. The cumulative effect of various taxes (VAT, excise, and the car tax) must be assessed, as it disproportionately impacts lower-income groups. Taxing the excess profits of banks is favored as an alternative in the fiscal sphere, alongside a desire for infrastructure investments. However, an official impact analysis is demanded before proceeding with any significantly broader measures.

The text focuses on legal certainty and the principle of legitimate expectation, emphasizing that tax changes must be implemented fairly so they do not unduly burden the most vulnerable groups—namely, large families, pensioners, and rural residents. It draws a comparison regarding the status of sports and youth subsidies, stressing the importance of preserving cultural and social well-being during challenging times. Furthermore, it encompasses ethical values such as justice and equality, and highlights the necessity of maintaining public trust in the state.

The main topics concern opposition to the car tax bill and either halting its further proceedings or amending it to instead tax banks' excess profits. Over 300 proposed amendments are mentioned, and the necessity of comprehensive impact assessments and discussion aimed at achieving broad supportive consensus is stressed. Furthermore, it raises the issue of considering aid and support measures and developing alternatives for the sports sector and infrastructure.