Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
2025-02-12
Political Position
A strong oppositional stance regarding the government's economic policy; it emphasizes that the burdens of VAT, income tax, and car tax reduce household incomes. It highlights the link between people's welfare and the functioning of the state as a priority, and calls on the government to change its approach and present a clear economic recovery plan.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The text points to tax policy and its economic effects, citing figures like the VAT increase to 24%, the rise in income tax, and the proposed car tax. It references data from the Estonian Institute of Economic Research and comments by Peeter Raudsepp to demonstrate the worsening state of affairs.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The tone is urgent and empathetic, critical and argument-driven; it uses questions such as, "How will these people manage in the new year?" and highlights genuine problems facing the public.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Three speeches delivered during the same Q&A session; cites data from the Institute of Economic Research and international comparisons; presents challenges and questions to the government.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Intense criticism leveled at the government's tax policy; it criticizes both the current and previous administrations for the burdens resulting from their tax policies, emphasizing the necessity of change and the need to take responsibility.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Limited readiness for cooperation; does not initiate broad cooperation efforts, focusing oppositionally on criticism and demanding concrete steps.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
At the national level, the focus is on Estonia’s situation; international comparisons with Latvia and Lithuania are mentioned for context, but the primary objective is Estonia’s economic policy and the well-being of its people.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The necessary steps for economic stimulus are not concretely defined; the statement highlights the financial burden on families and the impact of inflation, serving as a criticism of tax increases; it calls for three specific measures but fails to present a detailed economic policy.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is on people's standard of living and their ability to cope financially; it highlights the difficulties caused by falling incomes and rising prices when covering the cost of basic necessities (the food basket) and daily expenses.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on criticism of tax policy and budgetary issues; the first concrete demands are absent, but the need for three specific steps to revitalize the economy is emphasized.
3 Speeches Analyzed