Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets

Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

2024-07-15

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Political Position
The speaker focuses on the issue of the motor vehicle tax, stressing the necessity of striking a balance between environmental objectives and social acceptability. He strongly advocates for assisting large families when they purchase bigger vehicles, providing them with relief from the tax burden. This stance is critical of the current draft bill, arguing that it disregarded social proposals and could result in an excessive burden on citizens.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the motor vehicle tax's design principles and previous official stances, citing Mart Võrklaev’s 2023 statement regarding the search for a balance point. The expertise is focused on analyzing the conflict between social impacts and environmental objectives. He uses arguments previously put forward by the government (getting on the horse's back) as the framework for his criticism.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, directed at the presenter. The speaker employs a logical appeal, referencing earlier official commitments (finding the point of equilibrium), and issues a challenge using the metaphor "getting on the horse's back." The tone is critical, highlighting the disregard shown for their previous proposal.

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Activity Patterns
The proponent is active in the legislative process, having submitted a specific proposal for supporting large families within the framework of the motor vehicle tax. No other details are available.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is directed at the drafters of the bill and the government, who failed to consider the proposal regarding social mitigation measures. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the failure to achieve the promised balance between environmental concerns and the economic burden. The citation of Mart Võrklaev highlights the contradiction between previous government positions and the outcome of the current draft bill.

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Collaboration Style
The current collaborative approach is failing because the proposal put forth by the speaker to aid large families was completely ignored during the legislative process. This indicates a readiness to offer solutions, but also disappointment that they were disregarded.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic views center on tax policy, supporting targeted reliefs and exemptions (for large families) designed to reduce the tax burden. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of balancing environmental taxes with social acceptability to avoid imposing excessive economic pressure on citizens.

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Social Issues
Among social issues, emphasis has been placed on supporting large families and alleviating their situation, particularly regarding the purchase of larger vehicles. This represents a clear priority for ensuring social justice within the context of taxation.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA). The speaker acted as the initiator, submitting a specific amendment proposal aimed at supporting large families, but it was ultimately rejected.

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