Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clearly adversarial stance regarding the Reform Party's tax hikes, strongly criticizing the decision to raise both income tax and VAT to 24%. They stress that the tax burden is being unfairly shifted onto the shoulders of working people while the state fails to implement any expenditure cuts. The speaker demands a fairer distribution of the tax burden and accuses the government of deceiving the public by making temporary taxes permanent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong grasp of the tax system and fiscal policy, utilizing specific tax rates and legislative terminology. Shows knowledge of the promise that the security tax would be temporary until 2028, and its subsequent modification. Has a strong command of the political context surrounding tax hikes and their impact on working people.
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Rhetorical Style
It employs direct and confrontational rhetoric, accusing the minister and the government of lying and deceiving the public. The rhetoric is emotional and accusatory, utilizing phrases such as "fibbing," "outright lying," and "a blow to the people." The tone is extremely critical and adversarial, focusing on undermining the government's credibility.
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Activity Patterns
Based on limited data—both statements were made on the same day (May 20, 2025) during the first reading of the bill. This demonstrates active participation in parliamentary debates, characterized by posing consecutive questions and pursuing the same topic across multiple interventions.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply targets the tax hike policies of the Reform Party and the government, accusing them of deceiving and lying to the public. The criticism is intense and personal, employing phrases such as "blatant deception" and "perpetual lying." There is no indication of a willingness to compromise; quite the opposite—the attack is direct and relentless.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
The speaker is categorically opposed to tax hikes, particularly the raising of income tax and VAT, arguing that these unfairly burden working people. He demands savings in state expenditures and a fairer distribution of the tax burden, accusing the government of using defense spending as a pretext to actually patch up the general budget. He advocates for protecting the interests of the working individual against tax increases.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on criticism opposing changes to the taxation of business income and the security tax law. He/She is clearly against the bill, emphasizing that the so-called temporary security tax has become a permanent tax hike under a new name. The legislative focus is on hindering changes to the tax system and demanding the fulfillment of government promises.
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