Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker clearly adopts a left-wing economic policy stance, strongly supporting the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs. He criticizes the government's right-wing ideology and argues that lowering the tax would stimulate the economy and alleviate inflation. The position is firm and uncompromising regarding the government's current policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the economic impacts of tax policy, mentioning the link between VAT, consumption, economic stimulation, and inflation. They show an understanding of the broader economic consequences of tax policy, but they don't use specific statistical data or technical terms.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is clearly confrontational and highly emotional, using rhetorical questions to criticize the government. He/She employs irony and sarcasm, especially when mentioning the finance minister's alleged recommendation to take a second and third job. The tone is accusatory, and the means of expression rely more on emotion than on facts.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the limited data available, it appears the speaker is continuing the theme introduced by their colleague, Vadim Belobrovtsev, suggesting coordinated opposition activity. However, there is insufficient data to identify specific patterns regarding the frequency of speech or other related activities.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticizes the government as a whole, and specifically the Minister of Finance. The criticism targets both political ideology and specific tax policy. He accuses the government of failing to grasp the consequences of its actions and of ideological stubbornness.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates cooperation with his colleague, Vadim Belobrovtsev, by continuing the topic he initiated. This suggests a coordinated approach within the opposition, but there is no information regarding their willingness to cooperate with the government.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient data.
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Economic Views
The speaker clearly supports expansionary economic policy measures, particularly the reduction of the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs. He believes that lower taxes stimulate consumption and economic growth and help curb inflation. This position contradicts the government's austerity policy.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act, taking an oppositional stance toward it. He/She is clearly opposed to the bill and criticizes the government's approach to tax policy. The focus is on specific tax legislation and its economic impacts.
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