Agenda Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker supports the cancellation of the excise duty hikes and expresses concern about inflation. Their position is that lowering excise taxes could help keep overall price increases down, but they also acknowledge counterarguments regarding its effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the links between tax policy and inflation. He/She understands the mechanisms by which excise taxes have an effect and is familiar with critics who argue that, according to those who championed the excise tax increases, lowering taxes may not actually reduce prices.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs the use of questions as the primary rhetorical device to draw attention to the issues. The style is polite and formal, utilizing standard parliamentary forms of address such as "Esteemed Chairman/Speaker" and "Dear Rapporteur."
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Activity Patterns
Due to the limited data available, it is not possible to draw conclusions about the activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker indirectly criticizes the architects of the excise tax hikes, citing their claims that prices will remain high even if the excise duties are lowered. The criticism is political rather than personal, focusing on the effectiveness of the policy.
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Collaboration Style
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the style of cooperation.
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Regional Focus
Conclusions regarding the regional focus cannot be drawn due to insufficient data.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports lowering excise duties as a means of keeping inflation under control. He/She expresses concern about rising prices and believes that reducing taxes could help improve the economic situation.
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Social Issues
Due to insufficient data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the draft Act concerning the annulment of excise duty increases on energy carriers, examining its potential impact on inflation. He/She is participating in the first reading of the legislative process as a questioner.
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