Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is firmly against implementing the car tax, deeming it an ineffective measure for removing vehicles with suspended registrations from the register and for reducing environmental pollution. The speaker questions the justifications presented by the minister and stresses that introducing the tax is not practical. The position is strongly rooted in policy and practicality, focusing specifically on the needs of residents in rural areas.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge concerning the justifications for the car tax (vehicles with suspended registration, pollution) and the logistical requirements of rural areas. This expertise relies more on practical and geographical arguments, citing the distance to essential services (within a three-to-five-kilometer radius) and the car's role as a necessity.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, addressing the minister formally while presenting critical objections. The appeal is logical, focusing on challenging the expediency of the policy and the daily necessity of a car for rural residents. The speech concludes with a sharp question regarding an alternative tax.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to one interpellation in the Riigikogu, which indicates activity during the discussion of a specific bill. Specific data regarding the frequency or rhythm is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The primary objection targets the justifications provided by the minister and the government for the car tax, especially the assertion that the tax solves the problem of vehicles whose registration entries have been suspended in the register. The criticism is based on policy and practical considerations, recommending that "some other measure" be found to resolve the issue.
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Collaboration Style
Data on willingness to cooperate or compromise is unavailable, as the address constitutes direct criticism and a formal query directed at the minister. This represents the presentation of a confrontational position.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, where a car is a necessity for ensuring access to services and schools. It is stressed that, unlike in urban areas, the recommendation to use public transport is not valid in the countryside because the distances are large (3–5 km).
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Economic Views
They oppose the introduction of the car tax, arguing that it directly impacts the transportation costs of private individuals, especially those residing in rural areas. Their economic views favor alternative sources of taxation, questioning why the government did not consider implementing a bank tax, for instance, instead of the car tax.
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Social Issues
The focus is on ensuring the quality of life and accessibility for residents in rural areas, where a car is an absolute necessity. This is required for taking children to school and accessing services, underscoring the social need for private vehicles. These social issues are linked to geographical inequality.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the proposed car tax bill. The speaker is taking an adversarial stance, questioning the bill's overall purpose and suggesting alternative taxation methods, like bank taxes, which ought to have been taken into consideration.
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