Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-05
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax policy, especially regarding the motor vehicle tax, which they label as a property tax targeting rural residents. They emphasize previous economic success (pointing to 8% growth during Martin Helme’s tenure) and promise to abolish the car tax when EKRE comes to power in the future. The focus is on results-oriented criticism and a value-based opposition to raising taxes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the specifics of the motor vehicle tax, pointing out its failure to meet its objectives and the effect of the registration fee on car sales. He highlights the technical deficiencies of the law, such as routing refunds to a mysterious prepayment account, and references the Chancellor of Justice's proposal concerning the taxation of deregistered vehicles. Furthermore, he is familiar with the content of international prisoner exchange agreements.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and cynical, employing strong negative assessments such as "bungling" and "hocus-pocus zero trick." Logical arguments (the impact of taxes on consumer prices) are combined with emotional accusations directed at the coalition, referencing the breaking of election promises ("no new taxes will come and taxes will not rise"). The contrasting of propagandistic examples is utilized (e-elections vs. high VAT on foodstuffs).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the governing coalition—the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats (Sotsid)—who are being criticized for introducing the motor vehicle tax and the subsequent "minor fixes" to it. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the coalition of only realizing the issues after the Chancellor of Justice intervened. The Reform Party is also being criticized for the consequences of local governance in Tartu.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no sign of a willingness to cooperate; the focus is on attacking the coalition and labeling their actions as cynical. While a colleague (Rene Kokk) is mentioned for his previous work on the committee highlighting flaws in the tax law, this ultimately serves the purpose of criticizing the coalition.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is on rural areas, highlighting the negative impact of the motor vehicle tax on "rural residents in the region." Attention is also being paid to the city of Tartu and its coalition regarding the possible transfer of prisoners, inquiring about the consequences this would have for the local government.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially regarding the property tax, which fails to meet either environmental or fiscal objectives. It is argued that the cost of these taxes is ultimately passed on to the final consumer via the prices of services and foodstuffs. The high VAT on groceries is criticized, and economic growth is championed (with reference to the previous 8% growth rate).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The discussion addresses a socio-legal topic concerning the repatriation of Estonian prisoners from the Swedish prison system, focusing on the content of the agreements and their impact on the city of Tartu. Other broader social issues are not reflected in the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and criticizing its proposed amendments. The speaker is a staunch opponent who emphasizes the law's unconstitutionality and promises to repeal it in the future. The substance of the prisoner exchange agreement is also a key focus.
2 Speeches Analyzed