Session Profile: Siim Pohlak

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

2024-01-24

Political Position
The political stance centers on robust support for lowering excise duties, particularly concerning fuel excise duty and the excise duty on light heating oil. This position is heavily grounded in policy and legislation, highlighting specific amendments to sections and figures (e.g., replacing the figure 563 with 359). The political framework is clearly directed toward modifying the overall tax burden.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in excise policy and legislation, citing specific legal provisions and numerical amendments. This expertise is directed toward the technical aspects of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. Precise legal terminology is utilized when describing the content of the draft bill.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal and neutral, focusing purely on the delivery of information. Standard and polite forms of address are employed, such as ("Esteemed Chairman," "Dear servants of the people," "Dear colleagues"). The discourse is brief, specific, and purely informative, avoiding emotional or persuasive appeals.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the plenary session, giving two short but substantive speeches on the same day (2024-01-24). This pattern of activity suggests involvement in the presentation or consideration of draft legislation.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is purely at the national level, addressing nationwide excise policy that affects the consumption of fuel and heating oil. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are not included.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives support the reduction of excise duties on fuels and light heating oil. This indicates a desire to lower the national tax burden on consumers and businesses that utilize these inputs.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker is acting either as a supporter or the initiator, concentrating specifically on lowering the excise duty rates and modifying the relevant sections of the law.

2 Speeches Analyzed