Session Profile: Andres Metsoja
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-29
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on increasing and stabilizing the revenue base of local governments. The speaker urgently demands that the state compensate municipalities for the lost land tax revenue resulting from state tax exemptions applied to protected lands. This is framed as a primary promise that must finally be realized, emphasizing the necessity of policy implementation.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding land tax regulations and local government financial mechanisms. They reference a specific practice (the Pärnu land tax exemption during COVID) and are aware that the current legislation is too rigid for municipalities. The primary focus is on the issues surrounding the taxation and compensation of protected lands.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, businesslike, and question-oriented, addressing the minister directly. The speaker employs logical argumentation, referencing prior practice and the rigidity of the law to underscore the systemic nature of the problem. The tone is demanding, as they directly inquire about the plan for implementing the previously mentioned promise.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There isn't enough data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's inaction in boosting the revenue base of local municipalities and against the state for forcing local governments to cover the compensation for land tax on protected areas. The criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, highlighting the state's inability to fulfill its promises.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional and at the local government level, highlighting the experience of the city of Pärnu in implementing the land tax exemption. The main goal is to solve the budget problems of local governments that are related to national restrictions.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for increasing the revenue base of local municipalities and require the state to compensate for lost land tax revenue. Support has also previously been given to granting land tax exemptions to businesses during crises, although the inflexibility of the existing legislation in implementing such measures is recognized.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is too little data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on amending the flexibility of the Land Tax Act and revising the compensation mechanisms for protected lands. The speaker stresses that the current legislation is too rigid and demands a solution for the budgetary shortfalls created by the state.
1 Speeches Analyzed