Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the introduction of the security tax, rejecting the government's assertion that opposing the levy constitutes ignoring national security. The position is rather critical of the government's actions, accusing the Reform Party-led administration of previous failures in tax collection. This viewpoint is clearly performance-based, focusing squarely on the government’s fiscal failure.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of tax legislation terminology, stressing that this is a "completely new tax" and not merely an amendment to an existing one. This expertise is further evident in the analysis of taxpayer categories, specifically bringing up the issue of contributions required from sole proprietors (FIEs).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and combative, using strong and emotional phrases such as "arbitrary claim" and accusing the government of "restricting and strangling" business. The speaker combines political accusations with a specific question regarding taxpayer categories, maintaining an official, yet sharp tone.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker attended the Riigikogu session for the second reading of the security tax bill on December 4, 2024.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the Reform Party-led government, which is criticized both for its policies (the introduction of a new tax) and for its past performance (the failure to collect taxes). The criticism is intense, accusing the government of "stifling" entrepreneurship and dismissing the justification for introducing the tax as an "arbitrary" assertion.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the new nationwide tax law and the Estonian business environment more broadly.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly supportive of entrepreneurship, standing against new taxes that are seen as restrictive and crippling to business. The speaker emphasizes fiscal responsibility, criticizing the government's prior inability to collect taxes effectively and viewing the new levy as a consequence of mismanagement.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE), emphasizing its novelty and potential harm to the business sector. The speaker seeks to influence the content of the draft, highlighting technical deficiencies in defining taxpayers, particularly concerning sole proprietors.
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