Agenda Profile: Katrin Kuusemäe
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the tax system change included in the 2026 budget, which abolishes the "distorted tax system" created by previous parties. Their position is aimed at improving the incomes of diligent working people, emphasizing the policy's effectiveness and the rectification of past mistakes. The political focus is directed at ending the higher taxation of those earning the average wage.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding tax policy and the impact on income, referring to a specific sum (approx. 1800 euros) that was taken from workers annually. He also engages in macroeconomic criticism, highlighting the opponents' argument regarding the threat of inflation. He emphasizes the need to improve the incomes of teachers and rescuers.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational and critical, employing negative metaphors, such as the "crippled tax system," to characterize the former policy. The address is presented to the minister in the form of a question, but its true aim is a political attack against the opposition. The tone is persuasive and accusatory, stressing the logical conclusion that the money should remain in the hands of the workers.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are Isamaa, the Centre Party (Keskerakond), and the Social Democrats, who are accused of establishing an unfair tax system. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on their desire to continue imposing higher taxation on those earning the average wage. The speaker casts doubt on the opponents' criticism regarding inflation and questions their motives.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the minister, seeking assurance regarding the soundness of the government's new tax policy while clearly contrasting it with the policies of previous administrations. There is no willingness to cooperate with the opposition, as their policies are described as harmful.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, examining the tax system's impact on the broader working class—specifically teachers and rescuers—without singling out any particular regions. This is a matter of general state budget and fiscal policy.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports reducing the tax burden for people earning the average wage to improve their financial situation, and strongly opposes high taxation of labor income. He/She emphasizes the need to leave money in the hands of the workers and casts doubt on opponents' arguments regarding the risk of inflation.
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Social Issues
Addressing social issues, the speaker highlighted the economic well-being of teachers and first responders, emphasizing the necessity of raising their incomes. This is framed as a matter of social justice concerning the support of hardworking individuals.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the 2026 State Budget Law Bill (737 SE) and the accompanying tax reform. The speaker is a strong supporter of the new tax system, which abolishes the previous unfair tax system.
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