Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Draft Bill Amending the Income Tax Act (118 SE), First Reading
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on lowering the income tax rate to 19.7% in order to alleviate the deteriorating economic situation. The stance is strongly supportive, emphasizing that this is necessary to improve people's livelihoods and their ability to be self-sufficient. The framing is clearly results-oriented, focusing specifically on providing economic relief.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the draft bill for amending the Income Tax Act (118 SE) and its specific rate (19.7%). The expertise focuses on the direct impact of tax policy on consumption and the satisfaction of people's basic needs. A specific legislative reference (118 SE) and economic justifications are utilized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, addressing the esteemed Vice-President of the Riigikogu and colleagues. The tone is serious and persuasive, including a direct appeal to support the draft bill. The argumentation is logical, focusing on economic facts (the worsened situation, the increase in consumption).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two speeches during one session day dedicated to the first reading of the draft Income Tax Act. The pattern of activity indicates active participation in presenting and defending the specific bill before the Riigikogu.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses their colleagues and directly requests support for the draft bill, indicating a desire to achieve legislative cooperation. The style of cooperation is open and solicitous, emphasizing the shared goal of improving the economic situation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the general economic situation and the change in the income tax rate, which affects all citizens. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views advocate lowering the income tax rate (to 19.7%) as a measure to alleviate the difficult economic situation. It is emphasized that leaving more money in the hands of people increases their financial resilience and partially boosts consumption. This position supports fiscal easing delivered through personal income.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Social issues are linked to economic well-being, emphasizing the need to ensure people have sufficient income to meet their basic needs. Social problems are addressed through the lens of economic policy (tax cuts).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the support and adoption of the draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (118 SE). The speaker is a strong supporter and the presenter of this bill during its first reading, with a focus on amending the tax law.
2 Speeches Analyzed