Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (250 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
He/She strongly supports lowering the VAT rate to 18.6%, considering it a reasonable rate. The political position is primarily value-based and procedural, focusing on defending the reputation of the Riigikogu and countering the opponents' brazen obstruction and mockery of the people's representation. He/She also emphasizes the limitation of member state sovereignty by the European Union in tax matters.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the draft bill concerning VAT reduction and the European Union's constraints on member state tax law, thereby challenging Annely Akkermann's stance. The text addresses, in the greatest detail, the history of obstruction in the Riigikogu and provides specific examples of amendment proposals related to previous draft bills (such as the marriage referendum).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
Highly confrontational, emotional, and accusatory. It employs sharp language ("lying," "shamed the people's representation," "you destroyed the Riigikogu's reputation") and rhetorical questions to underscore the moral depravity and shamelessness of the opponents' actions. The appeal is primarily moral, demanding an apology from the opponents.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
Extremely hostile and personal, directed primarily against Annely Akkermann, Siim Kallas, Kaja Kallas, and General Laaneots. The criticism is both procedural and moral, accusing the opponents of "setting the lowest bar" during the obstruction and disgracing the people's representation. Compromise is ruled out, demanding an apology from the opponents.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
It strongly supports the reduction of the VAT rate to 18.6%, deeming it economically sound. It stresses the necessity of protecting national tax sovereignty against European Union restrictions, criticizing the limited number of derogations imposed by the EU.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Uses social issues (marriage, age limits, gender characteristics) to attack opponents, accusing them of spreading ideas about the "legalization of pedophilia" through proposals submitted during the obstruction process. Emphasizes opposition to establishing Russian as the state language and to proposals for joining Russia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is supporting the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (Bill 250 SE) and reducing the VAT rate. A significant part of the focus is also aimed at protecting the parliament's image and denouncing the obstructionist tactics (amendments) used by opponents.
2 Speeches Analyzed