Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft Act Amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (677 SE), second reading
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is firmly opposed to the car tax, emphasizing its inefficiency and the social injustice it creates. The criticism targets both the poor financial performance of the tax (as forecasts were not met) and its potential to exacerbate social stratification. This position is strongly grounded in both performance metrics (the failure to meet fiscal objectives) and core values (the prevention of social division).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the original objectives of the motor vehicle tax (revenue collection and environmental protection) and the associated financial forecasts. Specific statistical data is used, highlighting a significant discrepancy between the projected revenue (137 million euros) and the actual revenue (less than 50 million euros).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and critical, employing both logical appeal (based on data) and ethical appeal (concerning social stratification). The speaker poses pointed questions that challenge the law's original justification and highlight the tax's potential nature of favoring the elite.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the policy of those introducing the car tax, criticizing both the poor efficacy of the levy and its alleged deliberate goal of social stratification. The critique is policy- and value-based, hinting that the tax's true purpose may be to exclude poorer individuals from mobility for the sake of elite convenience.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide tax policy and its impact on the state budget and social justice across the entire population.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are critical of taxes that fail to meet their fiscal objectives and are deemed regressive. The necessity of fiscal responsibility is stressed, and there is opposition to a tax that could intentionally exclude poorer individuals from transportation, citing social stratification.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is economic stratification and inequality, which is linked to freedom of movement. The speaker strongly opposes policies that create barriers for lower-income individuals to drive, considering this socially unjust.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on contesting the draft Act amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (677 SE) and casting doubt on its effectiveness. The speaker is actively opposing the bill, demanding clarification regarding the tax's potential failures and its social impact.
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