Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports increasing the autonomy of local government, especially regarding the differentiation of land tax rates. He takes a clear stance that local authorities should be granted greater decision-making power, taking into account regional specificities and the economic situation of local residents. Furthermore, the speaker criticizes the government's tax policy, which forces municipalities to raise the land tax.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong command of local government financial matters and land tax regulation. Mentions specific figures (200 euros for subsistence benefit) and refers to the duration of analyses, which indicates experience in systematic monitoring. Also demonstrates knowledge of the funding challenges faced by local authorities and the impacts of tax policy.
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Rhetorical Style
Employs a direct and critical tone, especially towards the government ("You are currently the champion in this regard"). Combines irony with fact-based arguments. The rhetoric is more confrontational than conciliatory, but remains within the bounds of decorum in a parliamentary context.
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Activity Patterns
Refers to the previous spring inquiry regarding the subsistence benefit, which demonstrates consistent tracking of issues and a pattern of repeated questioning. This indicates active participation in interpellations and the monitoring of government activities over an extended period.
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Opposition Stance
Directly criticizes the government for its slow analyses and tax policy. It also criticizes the government’s decision to “add all sorts of other taxes,” which places local municipalities in a difficult situation. The opposition is focused on policy rather than being personal.
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Collaboration Style
Based on the data, there isn't enough information.
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Regional Focus
It strongly emphasizes the needs of local authorities and the importance of factoring in regional specificities. It supports a decentralized approach, allowing local governments to better consider the unique characteristics of their area and the economic situation of the residents.
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Economic Views
It supports the differentiation of local taxes and criticizes the government's overall increase in the tax burden. Concern is expressed regarding the situation of low-income individuals (recipients of subsistence benefits). It advocates for a more flexible tax policy that takes local economic conditions into account.
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Social Issues
It mentions the amount of the subsistence benefit (200 euros) and the economic well-being of the population, indicating concern regarding the sufficiency of social protection. It stresses the necessity of taking the local residents' economic circumstances into account when formulating tax policy.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on local government legislation, particularly the regulation of land tax. It proposes granting local authorities greater autonomy in setting differentiated land tax rates. It also actively monitors regulatory changes concerning social benefits (specifically, the subsistence allowance).
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