Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-09-24
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the technical details of economic and tax laws, especially concerning the pension system and VAT thresholds. The speaker emphasizes the need to reduce bureaucracy and simplify financial transactions, such as moving pension assets between pillars. The stance is policy-based, seeking clarity and efficiency in the draft legislation.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The presenter exhibits deep expertise in the field of taxation and financial regulation, covering specific topics such as the inheritance of pension pillars and the thresholds for VAT liability. Technical terminology is used (e.g., "business account," "VAT-taxable turnover"), and specific figures are cited (40,000 euros, 100,000 euros). The speaker also shows knowledge of legislative procedures, inquiring about the scope of engagement (the legislative drafting intention).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is highly formal and interrogative, concentrating on obtaining logical explanations and providing technical solutions. The presenter maintains a neutral tone, respectfully addressing those giving the reports and posing questions aimed at achieving clarity and reducing bureaucracy. There are no emotional appeals or narratives; the focus remains strictly on details and procedures.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during plenary sessions, posing several specific questions regarding various draft bills within a short timeframe. This pattern indicates a focus on the details of the legislation during the debate phase, particularly regarding economic issues.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no criticism; the questions are aimed at obtaining clarifications and exploring alternative, simpler policy paths.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and constructive, directed towards the Minister, the rapporteur, and the representative of the commission. The speaker seeks to identify better and simpler solutions (e.g., avoiding bureaucracy when transferring pension assets) and inquires about the extent of involvement (the Defence League, the Rescue Board).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national tax regulations and the alignment of legislation with European Union thresholds (Value Added Tax). Agriculture is mentioned in the context of land acquisition, but a clear regional emphasis is lacking.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views emphasize the simplification of the tax system and the reduction of bureaucracy, supporting, for example, raising the VAT registration threshold above 40,000 euros. The speaker seeks clarity regarding the tax rates for the business account and advocates for efficient solutions when transferring financial assets.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards amendments to tax laws and financial regulations, including draft legislation concerning the pension system and value-added tax (VAT). The speaker acts as a detailed reviewer of these draft bills, offering technical amendments and requesting clarification on the procedures for stakeholder involvement (specifically regarding the Defence League and the Rescue Board).
5 Speeches Analyzed