Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
2024-12-04
Political Position
The speaker focuses on the problems of state-owned enterprise participation policy and the state property law, emphasizing the need to improve the misalignment of owner expectations and strategies. They are strongly critical of the current coalition's plan, which could lead to politicians being brought back onto boards. They highlight the issues of dispersed responsibility and a lack of transparency, and demand clarity on how decisions consider the interests of consumers and taxpayers. They want analysis, openness, and accountability in the management of state assets.
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Topic Expertise
He demonstrates knowledge of ownership policy, the management of state-owned enterprises, and the state assets act, citing the results of the National Audit Office’s audit and the discrepancy between Eesti Energia’s performance and the owner's expectations. He uses specific terms such as ownership policy, the organization of the board's work, and the accounting of investments and dividends, which shows his understanding of financial and ownership matters.
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Rhetorical Style
Speaks formally, uses fact-based claims, and poses detailed questions seeking clear answers. Handles criticism with a strong tone and employs analytical thinking, combining emotional and reasoned arguments.
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Activity Patterns
Performances take place in information sessions (IV session, information session), where questions are presented systematically and often specifically to ministers; topics recur (participation policy, taxes, state enterprises). This demonstrates an active and regular oversight practice within the framework of plenary sessions.
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Opposition Stance
The position is directly oppositional to the government: criticism of the coalition’s and ministers’ actions; finds that economic and security issues are not receiving enough attention and demands clear answers and oversight.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
He emphasizes the need for thorough analysis in economic policy and is reluctant to implement tax changes unless there’s the necessary analysis. He refers to a decrease in tax revenue (43 million euros less than projected in September) and is open to considering a review of corporate profit taxation; he advocates for stable, research-based economic policy and rejects or reconsiders tax changes if the impact on the economy is negative.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
He focuses on reviewing the legal basis and reforms within the context of participation policy and tax policy; emphasizes the need to confirm or refute coalition plans and presents specific questions to achieve transparency and understanding regarding the motives and impacts of legislative steps.
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