Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly critical of the government's tax policy, which has resulted in a situation where Estonians are forced to take two or three jobs just to survive. It also questions the necessity of adding public holidays when the economic pressure is so immense. This position is results-oriented, focusing on the negative impact of the tax burden on citizens' ability to make ends meet.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between tax policy and workload, linking taxation directly to the necessity of holding multiple jobs. As a comparison, they use the international example of Iceland's four-day work week to highlight the unique characteristics of the Estonian situation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning and ironic, using a quote from Tammsaare on the theme of work and love to highlight the absurdity of the current situation. The tone is concerned and critical, emphasizing the logical contradiction between resting and the heavy tax burden.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the tax policy implemented by the government, which is considered too burdensome and forces people to hold multiple jobs. The criticism is policy- and results-driven, calling into question the sustainability of the tax burden.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's tax burden and the broader well-being of Estonians. An international comparison with Iceland is utilized, but there is no specific emphasis on concrete local regions.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is highly critical of the current tax burden, which has resulted in a situation where citizens are forced to hold multiple jobs just to survive. He/She stresses the necessity of easing the tax pressure before any consideration is given to measures aimed at reducing the workload, such as additional public holidays.
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Social Issues
The social issue being addressed is excessive workload and lack of rest time, which is directly linked to economic pressure and tax policy. He/She emphasizes that state policy forces people to take on multiple jobs just to survive.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative scrutiny is centered on opposing Draft Bill 453 SE (amendment to the Holidays and Anniversaries Act) or questioning its utility. He/She is skeptical about adding new public holidays, taking into account the country's tax burden and the workload of its citizens.
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