Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the presented bill, commending it as a sound initiative that will help address the issue of overly slow responsiveness to financial situations. The primary focus is on large banks and their conduct, particularly given the high profitability derived from Estonian clients. This suggests a policy-driven framework aimed at achieving equity and balance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the banking sector's profitability, highlighting specific and comparative data on Swedbank's profit per customer in Estonia (€272), Sweden (€233), and Latvia (€213). Statistics are utilized to emphasize the exceptionally high profitability derived from Estonian customers and to raise questions regarding the establishment of regulatory balance.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and fact-based, relying on concrete figures and comparisons. The tone is supportive and appreciative of the draft bill, but it includes implicit criticism regarding the banks' behavior, which is described as "interesting."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main indirect criticism is aimed at large banks (citing Swedbank as an example) for their conduct and unequal treatment, which is reflected in the higher profits earned at the expense of Estonian clients. The criticism targets business practices and profit distribution.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker offered support and recognition to the bill's drafters, commending the initiative as a good one. There is no information available regarding cross-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the Estonian national level and international comparison, concentrating on the situation and profitability of Estonian clients compared to Swedish and Latvian clients. Emphasis is placed on the specific position of Estonian clients within the international banking system.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports regulatory measures that would help establish balance and ensure that large banks treat customers more fairly. Concern is expressed regarding excessive profit generation at the expense of Estonian customers, along with the need for a faster government response to financial situations.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting the draft act on amendments to the Income Tax Act (566 SE) at the first reading. The speaker is a strong supporter of the draft, emphasizing its ability to improve regulatory responsiveness and create balance in the banking sector.
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