Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-02
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at state finances and the effectiveness of tax policy. The speaker questions whether the revenue generated by the alcohol excise tax is meeting expectations, and asks about the trend of this revenue given the ongoing increases in the excise rate. This is results-based criticism that centers on how the tax policy actually operates in practice.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of fiscal policy and tax revenue collection, focusing specifically on alcohol excise duty. He uses terminology referencing financial metrics, inquiring directly from the source about the actual status of excise revenue and its conformance with expectations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, formal, and questioning, with the goal of obtaining factual information from the minister. The tone is investigative, attempting to verify circulating rumors regarding the irregular collection of excise duty. The appeal is purely logical and data-based.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data shows participation in the plenary session, where an oral question is posed to the minister. This pattern of activity indicates active involvement in the parliament's oversight function.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the effectiveness of the government's tax policy, particularly regarding excise revenue collection. The positive effect of raising excise duties on the state budget is being called into question, suggesting that the resistance is rooted in the policy itself.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and institutional, restricted solely to posing questions to the minister during the plenary session. The records contain no indication of cross-party collaboration or a willingness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level and concerns nationwide tax policy and the revenue sources for the state budget.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the efficiency of tax collection and fiscal discipline. Concerns are voiced that raising the excise duty may not yield the expected revenue, which points to criticism regarding the government's revenue forecasting.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The focus is rather on overseeing the effectiveness and enforcement of existing tax legislation. The speaker operates as a scrutinizer and auditor of policy outcomes, rather than as an initiator of new bills.
2 Speeches Analyzed