Session Profile: Leo Kunnas
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The political position centers on specific, narrow fiscal policy measures, such as lowering the excise tax on heavy fuel oil and increasing the tax-exempt limit for employee travel compensation. These stances are policy-focused and directed toward providing concrete economic relief. The overall direction is either reducing the tax burden or raising the tax-free thresholds.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expertise is limited to the legislative focus on taxation and excise policy. The speaker is familiar with specific financial instruments (excise, tax-free threshold) but neither uses data nor provides detailed justifications. The knowledge is presented through a brief and technical introduction to the content of the draft legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely formal, concise, and informative. The tone is neutral and strictly businesslike, limited to a standard opening address and a brief introduction of the draft's subject matter. The speaker concludes abruptly with the phrase, "That is all," which signals a clear desire to avoid any argumentation or emotional appeal.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active on January 24th, introducing two distinct legislative measures during the plenary session. This pattern of activity suggests a focus on briefly presenting the bills and initiating the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses colleagues formally ("Dear colleagues"), but there is a complete lack of information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party work.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on national tax policy issues that affect the economy as a whole. There is a complete lack of any reference to local, regional, or international topics.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support targeted fiscal relief, as demonstrated by the backing for lowering the excise duty on heavy fuel oil. They also advocate for increasing labor-related tax-free thresholds, which signals a favorable approach to reducing the financial burden on both businesses and employees.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is strictly on tax policy, encompassing the regulation of excise duties and the modification of the tax-exempt threshold for employee compensation. The speaker’s role involves briefly introducing the draft legislation to the plenary session, thereby acting as either the initiator or a supporter.
2 Speeches Analyzed