Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-07
Political Position
The Centre Party representative has presented a strong opposition stance: the coalition’s policies are attacked, and the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats are vocally criticized. Tax policy (VAT, income tax, excise duties) is central, and reversing these changes or opposing their progression is presented as the plan to improve residents’ livelihoods. This text emphasizes the confrontation of hypocrisy and the necessity of taking responsibility; themes of corruption and state transparency are also highlighted.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of tax policy and economic impact: refers to specific taxes (24% VAT/income tax) and their effect on prices and inflation; highlights corruption and the necessity of controlling power (Special Anti-Corruption Committee), as well as issues related to competition law; mentions the Porto Franco case and draft legislation protocols as components of parliamentary work.
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Rhetorical Style
An emphatically combative and accusatory tone; employs emotional rhetoric to target "hypocrisy" and the contradictions within political coalitions; presents questions and appealing plans, but often focuses on accusations and confrontations; the style is dramatic and decisive.
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Activity Patterns
He/She speaks actively on several points during the same session: referring to previous speeches and discussions on draft legislation, submitting motions for suspension and demanding public hearings; demonstrating a willingness to organize a broad-based discussion regarding Porto Franco and involve other political parties as well.
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Opposition Stance
The primary attacks are aimed at the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats; the coalition’s policies are judged to be detrimental, and criticism is frequent and intense; compromise is seen as limited in scope, manifesting primarily as protest and opposition to draft legislation.
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Collaboration Style
Expresses readiness for cooperation and dialogue (a public hearing concerning Porto Franco, to which all members of the Centre Party and various other parties are invited to participate); primarily, the parameters for cooperation involve the review of specific issues, although the overall tone remains critical and oppositional.
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Regional Focus
At the national level, the discussion centers on debate and references to regionally significant issues (Tallinn and Tallinn-based companies). However, the core points revolve around global and national policies, meaning a specific regional focus is not separately defined.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic policy discussion has been dominated by criticism regarding the impact of tax hikes and a demand for either a rollback or modification of these taxes. Emphasis is placed on rising prices, inflation, business hardship, the bankruptcy of logistics companies, and the economic insecurity faced by young families. Criticism of the coalition's tax policy and support for market and entrepreneurial interests are at the forefront.
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Social Issues
Reference is made to social issues, such as the role and significance of special benefits for disabled people, the sense of security among young families, rising inequality, and the interplay between incomes and living costs; emphasis is placed on the impact of income and livelihood concerns and the strain imposed by youth demographic trends.
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Legislative Focus
The main priorities are the annulment of draft legislation/achieving tax cuts (VAT, income tax), emergency bills (excise duties), and the review of the government's tax specifications; initiatives for open and public debate are sought (Porto Franco), as well as the establishment of a special anti-corruption commission and the discussion of competition law issues.
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