Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act (694 SE)
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on expanding the social exemptions within the motor vehicle tax bill. The speaker moderately supports extending these benefits to individuals aged 18 and older, non-working university students, and high school students who are family members. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing social justice for dependent youth.
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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment is confined to knowledge of the age limits and target groups related to the draft bill's social exceptions. The speaker is capable of providing specific demographic elaborations (e.g., 19-year-old non-working students and high school pupils), demonstrating awareness of the law's impact on various family structures.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. The speaker uses logical argumentation to draw attention to the draft's shortcomings concerning social exceptions, avoiding emotional or aggressive appeals.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition; the speaker is posing a question to the bill's rapporteur to inquire why certain social groups (students over 18 years old) were excluded from the discussion of benefits. The criticism is aimed at the scope of the policy, not at individuals or procedures.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and information-seeking, addressing the rapporteur directly. This indicates a readiness for constructive dialogue aimed at improving the draft law. There are no references to cross-party collaboration.
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Regional Focus
Regional focus is absent; the emphasis is placed on national legislation (motor vehicle tax) and social target groups (university students, high school students) at the national level.
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Economic Views
The economic views are expressed in the desire to create exceptions in the new tax law for non-working dependents. This indicates concern over the financial burden on families and supports targeted fiscal relief.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed towards the economic situation of young people who are studying and not working (high school and university students). The speaker emphasizes their status as family members who require social protection from the tax burden.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the second reading of the draft Act amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act (Bill 694 SE). The speaker is acting as an interrogator, attempting to broaden the scope of the bill’s concessions to include older pupils and university students.
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