Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE) – first reading
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is moderately critical of the draft amendment to the Customs Act, focusing specifically on the proportionality of the penalty rates. Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid imposing an excessive burden on smaller businesses, thereby bringing the policy’s impact and its fairness into sharp focus. This constitutes a policy- and results-based approach, which necessitates the proper justification of the measures taken.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of customs legislation and administrative penalties, utilizing specific terminology such as "proportionality," "impact assessments," and "fine rates for legal entities." The expertise focuses on evaluating the economic impact of regulations and ensuring legal proportionality.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressed directly to the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the necessity of thorough impact assessments and calling into question the proportionality of the fine rates. The tone is analytical and concerned, steering clear of emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the procedure and content of the bill’s preparation, criticizing the government for failing to conduct adequate impact assessments. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the potential disproportionality of the fine rates, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (the Customs Act) and economic sectors, without any specific regional emphasis. Attention is directed more broadly toward the regulatory burden placed on the business environment.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to protect smaller businesses from excessive regulatory burdens, particularly concerning the increase of maximum fines up to 100,000 euros. Thorough impact assessments are required to ensure the proportionality of regulations and prevent damage to specific business sectors.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Customs Act (515 SE), where the speaker is acting as a critical scrutinizer. The objective is to ensure that the amendments to the law, especially the raising of fine rates, are legally proportionate and economically justified.
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