Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
This political stance is firmly against the government’s tax increases, directly connecting economic policy with the persistence of the Estonian nation-state and the citizens’ sense of security. The approach is outcome-based, emphasizing the negative impact of taxation on entrepreneurship and the general welfare of the people. The speaker views this sense of security as the guarantee for the nation-state’s survival and criticizes the government for actively undermining it.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of tax policy, specifically naming VAT, income tax, and excise duties, and referring to the timing of the tax increases (the first half of the year). The expertise consists of emphasizing the connection between fiscal policy (taxation) and social/demographic goals (sense of security, birth of children).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and forceful, employing powerful hyperbole, such as "taxed the people to death" and "businesses will be shut down." Although the address to the Prime Minister is formal, the appeal is emotional and presented as a rhetorical question to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern indicates participation in a formal session, submitting a formal query to the Prime Minister regarding the demographic crisis and its resolution. Data is unavailable concerning other activity patterns or frequency of occurrence.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the prime minister and the government, who are being sharply criticized for their policies (tax hikes). The criticism is policy-driven and intense, accusing the government of "taxing the people and businesses to death," which threatens the public's sense of security.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of cooperation ("we should all work together") for the survival of the Estonian nation-state. Despite valuing cooperation, the communication style directed at the Prime Minister at this moment is overtly confrontational and critical.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is broad and national, concentrating on the survival of the Estonian nation-state and the creation of a secure environment. The reference to rural areas is contextual, pointing to the prime minister's earlier promises, rather than the speaker's own primary focus.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly concerning VAT, income tax, and excise duties. The speaker champions the interests of businesses, warning that high taxation leads to business closures and erodes economic security.
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Social Issues
The core social issue is the demographic crisis, which is tied directly to the survival of the nation-state and guaranteeing a sense of security. Social welfare and the promotion of childbirth are framed within the context of economic stability and a low tax burden.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on resisting enacted or planned tax increases (Value Added Tax, income tax, excise duties). The speaker's position is that of a strong opponent of the existing fiscal policy, not an initiator of new laws.
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