Session Profile: Alar Laneman
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-10
Political Position
The political stance centers on tax policy, specifically the alteration of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. The speaker puts forward a concrete, policy-driven proposal to set the new VAT rate at 19.4%, referencing this as a potential answer to the Riigikogu’s ongoing search for legislative solutions. This position is aimed at providing a specific resolution to the current tax debate.
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Topic Expertise
Expertise in the field of taxation and finance is evident, with a specific focus on Value Added Tax (VAT) rates. The presentation of a specific and unusual percentage (19.4) suggests either a detailed understanding or a very specific calculation within the context of tax policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is formal and direct, addressing the session chair and colleagues. The speaker employs light irony or sympathy regarding the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) procedures, noting, for example, "it is extremely sympathetic how the Riigikogu is intensely searching for that correct percentage." The appeal itself is brief, focusing on presenting a specific legislative solution and requesting support for it.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker directly requested colleagues' support for the submitted draft bill, which indicates a desire to achieve legislative cooperation and consensus regarding his tax proposal.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely on national tax policy and the regulation of the VAT rate, without reference to specific regions or local interests.
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Economic Views
Economic views are linked to fiscal discipline and the regulation of consumption taxes. The speaker actively participates in shaping national tax policy, proposing a specific VAT rate (19.4%), which suggests a precise, potentially revenue-based approach to taxation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on initiating or supporting a bill concerning the VAT rate. The priority is the enactment of a specific tax parameter (19.4%) to resolve the ongoing search for percentage points within the Riigikogu.
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