Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance strongly focuses on repealing the security tax and the necessity of lowering taxes. The position is aimed at accommodating the coalition so that they can demonstrate their capacity for action and move forward more quickly. The objective is to achieve solidarity and ensure equal contribution to national security. The stance is rather results-oriented and policy-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise relates to tax policy and legislative procedure, particularly concerning the annulment of the security tax. The speaker is proficient in parliamentary procedure and capable of assessing the political impact of draft legislation. Specific data or statistics are absent; the focus is placed on political logic.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is analytical and formal in tone, directed towards the presiding officer of the session and the rapporteur. The style is measured, offering a degree of accommodation to the coalition, though it also includes mild criticism regarding the absence of prior cooperation. Rhetorical questions are employed to underscore the values of solidarity and equal treatment.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the governing coalition, which is being criticized for its slow progress and lack of prior cooperation on tax issues. The criticism targets the coalition's capacity for action and political will, noting that the previous draft bill failed to demonstrate cooperation.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is open, offering the coalition a concession regarding the repeal of the security tax. We emphasize the need to act together and send a symbolic message about our capacity for cooperation in reducing taxes. The objective of this cooperation is to achieve faster progress and unified action.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support tax reduction and emphasize the need to treat everyone equally based on the principle of solidarity. Tax policy is viewed as a tool that ensures consistent contributions to the Estonian state and security. The specific focus is on abolishing the security tax.
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, the importance of solidarity and equal treatment is emphasized, particularly within the context of taxation. This ties into ensuring a uniform contribution to the security of the Estonian state, so that everyone operates on the same level playing field.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft legislation concerning the repeal of the Security Tax Law (Bill 595 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill, viewing it as an opportunity to lower taxes and demonstrate political cooperation.
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