Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Interpellation concerning the tax cut for online casinos (No. 806)
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on governmental accountability and procedural correctness, criticizing the prime minister for the multi-week delay in responding to the official inquiry. The speaker indirectly opposes the tax reduction for online casinos unless it is accompanied by adequate funding for addiction treatment. The position is strongly policy-driven, emphasizing the need to consider social consequences when implementing economic measures.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of social and fiscal policy, referencing discussions held by the Social Affairs Committee and the conclusions reached by ministry representatives. This specialized knowledge relates to the cessation of funding for addiction treatment in 2026 and the corresponding need for additional resources within the context of the proposed tax reduction bill.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing the Chairman and the Prime Minister, but includes sharp procedural criticism regarding the delayed response. The argumentation is logical and fact-based, referencing specific discussions and the deadline for the cessation of funding.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the parliamentary oversight process (through interpellation/query) and participates in the work of committees, mentioning the discussion held by the Social Affairs Committee on the same day. It is noted that the response to the interpellation was delayed by several weeks past the deadline.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the Prime Minister and the government, focusing specifically on procedural delays and the deficiencies of the draft bill. The substantive opposition is policy-based, stressing that any tax reduction should not come at the expense of covering social costs.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is institutional, based on information obtained in the Social Affairs Committee from representatives of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs. There are no direct references to cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize that tax cuts must be balanced against social expenditures. The speaker is critical of the tax cut, which could increase the number of consumers, while funding for addiction treatment is either lacking entirely or is set to expire in 2026.
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Social Issues
Addiction issues and the funding required to address them are currently at the forefront of the social sector. It is stressed that, given the risk of an increase in the number of users, additional resources for assisting addicts must be codified in the existing legislation, as the current funding is set to expire.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the tax cut bill, which is the subject of the current interpellation, and which requires the statutory inclusion of additional funds specifically for assisting individuals with dependencies. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding amendments to ensure the funding of social services.
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