Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the details and implementation of the draft Security Tax Law. The speaker adopts a scrutinizing stance, emphasizing the necessity of clarifying how leased labor will be taxed alongside resident individuals, which indicates concern regarding the clarity and enforcement of the policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the field of tax law implementation, focusing specifically on the legal nuances of taxing temporary labor. They pose detailed questions concerning the scope of the tax and the taxation of labor leasing.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and question-oriented, focusing on the technical clarity of the bill. The speaker employs procedural criticism, noting that the minister was unable to answer the question regarding temporary agency labor, after which they immediately address the rapporteur.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the first reading of the Security Tax Bill, posing a series of consecutive questions to both the Minister and the committee rapporteur. The pattern demonstrates a swift reaction to vague answers and consistent handling of the subject matter.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the executive branch (the minister) for the inability to provide clear answers regarding key details of the draft bill. The criticism is both procedural and policy-driven, focusing on deficiencies in the preparation of the legislation.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is pragmatic and information-seeking. After failing to receive a response from the minister, the speaker immediately contacts the committee rapporteur to clarify the committee's discussions on the draft bill and find a solution for the ambiguous point.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on the scope and equity of taxation, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that the new security levy also encompasses non-standard employment arrangements, such as temporary agency labor. This indicates a clear intent to prevent tax loopholes and maintain fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is entirely centered on the first reading of the draft Security Tax Act (512 SE). The speaker’s role is to verify the technical details of the bill, concentrating on the clear definition of the tax liability.
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