Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Taxes
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly oppositional stance regarding the government’s tax policy, demanding a reduction in the tax burden and criticizing the imposition of new taxes, even though the state currently boasts an 800 million euro budget surplus. They are particularly vocal in supporting a reduction of VAT on food, citing Sweden as an example and stressing the urgent need to increase citizens’ purchasing power.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of national budget issues, citing specific figures (800 million euros) and showing awareness of the tax policies implemented by other European countries. They utilize comparative analysis, bringing up, for example, Sweden's experience in lowering the VAT on food.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is direct and critical, yet polite—it begins with greetings and utilizes formal addresses. The speaker poses clear, specific questions and demands direct answers, also making a point of noting the Prime Minister's unanswered questions. Fact-based arguments are employed instead of emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker directly criticizes the government and the prime minister, accusing them of increasing the tax burden despite the country's sound financial situation. The criticism is policy-focused, not personal, concentrating on specific decisions and their impact on citizens and businesses.
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Collaboration Style
Based on this data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
The speaker focuses on nationwide issues, addressing Estonian tax policy as a whole. Regional aspects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
The speaker clearly supports reducing the tax burden and implementing more business-friendly policies. He argues that lower taxes would help entrepreneurs regain confidence and boost people's purchasing power. He criticizes the government’s current approach, which he believes is making basic necessities more expensive.
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Social Issues
Based on the data, it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on tax legislation and state budget issues. They demand specific changes regarding the VAT on food and a general reduction of the tax burden, but do not mention any specific bills or initiatives.
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