Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the government’s tax policy, which imposes a financial burden of 170 million euros on families while simultaneously failing to tax the excessive profits of banks. The speaker stresses that, especially during difficult times, the draft legislation presented by the Conservative People's Party of Estonia in May 2023—a proposal that would benefit the state—should be adopted. This stance is fundamentally value- and results-driven, prioritizing justice and the welfare of the nation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of financial matters, referring to the rise in Euribor as a source of profit and using specific monetary figures (170 million and 150 million euros). They are also familiar with the history of the previous legislative initiative, citing the EKRE draft bill from May 2023.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, aimed directly at the Prime Minister and the government. Direct questions and sharp contrasts (families versus banks) are employed to highlight the illogical nature and injustice of the government's actions. The tone remains formal, yet it conveys an urgent concern regarding the nation's difficult times.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the government, which is sharply criticized for political decisions that harm families while leaving banks untaxed. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, focusing on the unfair allocation of funds and the government's failure to utilize solutions that would benefit the nation.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is strictly internal to the party, positively referencing colleagues (Rain Epler and Varro Vooglaid) and emphasizing the party's (EKRE) previous legislative initiative. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, addressing the government's tax policy and its impact on the Estonian state and families as a whole. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for the temporary taxation of banks' windfall profits—those generated by the rise in Euribor—viewing this measure as a necessary mechanism for boosting state revenue. Conversely, there is opposition to increasing the tax burden on families, with emphasis placed on the need to protect them during these difficult times.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the economic well-being of families and the financial burden (170 million euros) imposed on them, which is being addressed in the context of difficult times. The speaker positions himself as a defender of families against the government's tax policy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on supporting the bill introduced by EKRE in May 2023, which proposed taxing banks' excess profits to the tune of 150 million euros. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this initiative and criticizes the government's inability to implement it for the benefit of the state.
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