Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker clearly takes a stance in favor of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, criticizing the coalition's strong opposition to the measure. He/She stresses that the bank tax would allow for alleviating the social situation, reducing the burden of defense spending, and raising the salaries of teachers and rescuers. He/She deems it unfair that the government imposes new taxes on citizens yet leaves the highly profitable banking sector untouched.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge in the field of public finance and budgetary policy, citing specific figures (800–900 million, 100 million, 2.6 billion). Shows an understanding of how the tax system operates and matters related to the funding of social policy. Utilizes fact-based arguments regarding banking sector profits and the status of state finances.
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Rhetorical Style
Uses the form of questions to deliver messages, which makes the speech interactive and rhetorically impactful. The tone is critical and challenging, especially toward the coalition. It combines emotional arguments (the question of justice) with logical arguments (specific numbers and facts). The language is straightforward and clear.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The text harshly criticizes the coalition, accusing it of the unjust rejection of the bank tax. It highlights the coalition's contradiction: imposing new taxes on citizens while simultaneously sparing the banking sector. The opposition is principled and strong, focusing on political inconsistency and injustice.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
It supports a more progressive tax policy, where highly profitable sectors (like banking) should contribute their fair share to state revenues out of solidarity. It criticizes the government's budget policy, calling it chaotic and non-transparent. It sees the need for a fairer distribution of the tax burden across society, arguing that the additional tax burden should not fall solely on citizens.
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Social Issues
Stresses the importance of social justice, particularly the necessity of raising the wages for teachers and rescue workers. Views the bank tax as a tool for resolving social issues and easing the overall social climate. It is considered crucial that society should not have to bear the burden of austerity measures alone.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the draft bill for the temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, which is actively supported. This is viewed as an opportunity to address several national priorities: defense spending, education, the rescue service, and other social issues. The approach is systemic, linking tax policy with broader governance and social policy.
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