Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician strongly opposes the excise tax increases, particularly those on electricity and fuel, questioning their economic rationale. He criticizes the government's policy, citing its potential negative impact on consumption and the very foundations of the market economy. The criticism targets the underlying value framework, raising the question of whether the government is abandoning the principles of the market economy.
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Topic Expertise
The knowledge centers on the links between excise taxes and consumption, as well as the role of energy (electricity and fuel) as a fundamental input for production. The policymaker understands that excise taxes on fuel and electricity broadly affect the price of numerous products. Specific data or technical expertise are not presented; rather, the emphasis is placed on the economic linkages.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, yet sharply interrogative and confrontational, addressing the minister directly. Logical argumentation is employed (excise taxes leading to reduced consumption, which undermines the foundations of the market economy), alongside a rhetorical attack that references a contradictory statement made by a coalition partner to call the government's economic direction into question.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the government and the minister whose policy on raising excise duties is being criticized. The criticism is political and economic, escalating into an attack on the coalition's economic philosophy, citing Lauri Läänemets's earlier statement. The opposition is intense and accusatory, calling the government's economic competence into question.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national economic policy and the general foundations of the market economy. Regional or local topics are absent.
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Economic Views
The politician is a strong proponent of the market economy and consumption, stressing that consumption forms the foundation of the economy. He opposes excise tax increases, which stifle the consumption underpinning the economy and raise the price of many products, given that electricity and fuel are fundamental to production.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (510 SE) amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act and other acts. The speaker opposes the bill, focusing on the negative impact of raising excise duties on the economy and consumption.
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