Agenda Profile: Leo Kunnas
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 132 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on tax policy, supporting the reduction of the VAT rate to 19.5% through Bill 132. The stance is rather policy-driven and focuses on highlighting how this specific bill differs from the previous proposal. The direction is clearly defined: a reduction in the VAT rate.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax laws and legislative procedure, accurately citing the proposed VAT rate (19.5%). This competence is evident in the concise and specific presentation of technical details, particularly when comparing the current draft bill to the previous one.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely concise, formal, and fact-based, starting with the standard address ("Esteemed Chairman of the Session! Dear colleagues!"). The speaker adopts a neutral tone, emphasizing the simplicity and limited scope of the draft bill's content with the phrase "That is all."
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Activity Patterns
We only know of one brief appearance related to the first reading of the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act. There is insufficient data regarding patterns or frequency.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints focus on taxation, supporting the reduction of the VAT rate to 19.5%. This points to a fiscal adjustment, but broader views on regulation or trade remain undefined.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Value Added Tax Act (Draft Bill 132 SE). The speaker is acting as the explainer of the bill, emphasizing that the priority is lowering the VAT rate to 19.5%.
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