Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-10
Political Position
The political focus is currently on reducing the VAT rate, a measure that is strongly supported with the aim of improving people's standard of living. This stance is based on both policy and tangible results, highlighting the need for economic relief. The speaker also indirectly criticizes the current tax policy, noting that it results in a rate higher than the minimum set by the European Union.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of taxation and legislation, employing technical terminology such as the VAT rate and referencing the European Union's minimum requirements (15%). Specific bill numbers (149, 245, 87) and their submission dates are provided, which underscores procedural accuracy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing colleagues and the chair of the session. The tone is procedural and includes a subtle element of self-defense regarding the Riigikogu's (Parliament's) workload, stressing that "no one can say we aren't doing our job." Logical arguments and specific numerical references to tax legislation are employed.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator, presenting several bills during the plenary session, which were submitted on various dates (e.g., May 15th and June 14th). The strong and swift work being done in the Riigikogu (Parliament) is highlighted, with reference to the fact that "a significant amount of work" has been accomplished in a short period of time.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the high taxation policy, evidenced by the desire to lower the VAT rate. There is opposition to the current tax policy, which results in a rate higher than the EU minimum. Specific opponents or political groups are not personally criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker collaborates with colleagues (Kert Kingo, Arvo Aller, Rain Epler) on the submission and support of draft legislation. The style of cooperation is open, inviting all members of the Riigikogu to support the bills that have been submitted.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views are focused on lowering taxes (reducing the VAT rate to 16.5% or 19.1%) as the main means of improving people's standard of living. A lower tax burden and measures that promote economic growth are preferred.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on amending the Value Added Tax Act, by submitting draft bills (149, 245) aimed at lowering the VAT rate. The speaker is the initiator and a strong supporter of these amendments, stressing the necessity of improving people's standard of living.
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