Agenda Profile: Siim Pohlak
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (Bill 123 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on excise duty policy, particularly the reduction of fuel excise duty. The speaker strongly supports lowering the fuel excise duty, also referencing amendments to the laws governing alcohol, tobacco, and electricity excise duties. The approach is clearly policy- and legislation-based, centering on a specific draft law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the field of excise duty law. They highlight a specific section and a numerical amendment (In subsection 3 of § 66 of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, the number 563 is replaced by the number 359), which shows detailed knowledge of the text of the law.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and extremely brief. The address is purely procedural and focuses on the technical presentation of the bill's content, using the formal salutations "Esteemed Speaker" and "Dear Servants of the People."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and excise policy. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
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Economic Views
Economic views are leaning toward lowering taxes, supporting a reduction in the fuel excise tax. This points to a desire to lessen the national tax burden for consumers and businesses.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act (123 SE) amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker is a supporter and introducer of the bill, focusing on the reduction of excise duty rates, particularly concerning fuel.
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