Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
I represent the Centre Party and stress the necessity of reducing the value-added tax (VAT) applied to agricultural products. There is strong support for this tax cut, as the grain industry has recently faced a difficult situation due to cold winters and excessively rainy summers. The Centre Party has already presented this proposal and urges the government and its coalition partners to take it under consideration.
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Topic Expertise
The core focus of the speech is agriculture, taxation, and economic structure. He highlights the difficulties facing the grain industry, citing cold winters and a rainy summer as the causes, and proposes lowering the value-added tax (VAT) as a form of aid. He demonstrates knowledge of both agriculture and the tax sector, but does not provide precise data or numerical examples.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal and collaborative; it uses expressions of gratitude and direct questions to clearly engage the minister in discussion. The argumentation is based on previous proposals and sector-specific rationale, not emotion.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
Stresses cooperation: points out that the Centre Party itself has previously introduced similar draft legislation and is seeking discussion with its coalition partners. It is looking for a government-wide solution and clarity regarding coalition support.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The measure supports the reduction of VAT for agricultural producers, viewing it as a means to boost the competitiveness of production. It is mentioned that the Centre Party has already submitted relevant draft legislation supporting this initiative, and the support of coalition partners and the government is now requested.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the reduction of VAT on agricultural production; the speaker has highlighted these initiatives and submitted draft bills, but support for them is often lacking. He/She wants the government to integrate this issue and discuss it with the coalition partners.
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