Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (245 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on economic policy, specifically the reduction of the VAT rate. The speaker strongly supports lowering the VAT to 19.1%. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the work pace and effectiveness of the Riigikogu (Parliament), thereby refuting implicit criticism regarding insufficient work being accomplished.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process, citing specific draft bill numbers (245, 87) and their submission dates. A specific technical proposal was also presented to lower the VAT rate to 19.1%.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and direct, focusing on facts and procedures. The tone is moderately optimistic regarding the pace of work ('We are moving at a pretty good clip'), while also including a defensive element concerning the workload of the Riigikogu. The conclusion features a direct and brief request for support.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in legislative work, frequently attending Riigikogu sessions and highlighting the substantial work accomplished on several draft bills within a very short timeframe (practically within an hour).
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is indirect, aimed at those who criticize the Riigikogu's work pace or volume ("nobody can say that we aren't doing our jobs"). There are no specific opponents, political groupings, or political attacks present.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addressed colleagues, requesting support for the draft legislation he had introduced. There is no information available regarding bilateral or bipartisan cooperation.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
The economic views focus on tax cuts, supporting a reduction of the VAT rate to 19.1%. This indicates a preference for reducing the national tax burden.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (Draft 245), the objective of which is to lower the VAT rate to 19.1%. The speaker is either the initiator or a strong proponent of the bill, and they emphasize the work that has been done and the need for the draft to be processed rapidly.
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