Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance heavily focuses on the alleviation of high electricity prices, viewing them as the root cause of declining national competitiveness and increased social vulnerability. The party supports state intervention via the regulation of electricity excise duty, emphasizing a performance-driven framework for the policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the links between energy policy and economic competitiveness. The role of the electricity excise duty as a regulated price component is emphasized, and reference is made to a comparison of Estonia's electricity price with the European average.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and concerned, emphasizing the painful impact of the problem ("they hit particularly hard"). Both logical arguments (the decline in competitiveness) and social appeal (lower-income families) are utilized.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct criticism is leveled at the opponent, but the critique is indirectly aimed at the state policy that has failed to regulate the electricity excise tax in order to mitigate high prices and support businesses.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is evident in the formal address to the rapporteur, posing a question about potential state aid and its consequences, which indicates a desire to discuss a political solution.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed at regional problems, highlighting the particularly difficult situation of rural residents, as their heating and water supply systems rely on electricity.
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Economic Views
Economic views advocate for state regulatory intervention through excise duties to alleviate business costs and improve Estonia's competitiveness. A preference is shown for reducing tax components to support economic growth and entrepreneurship.
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Social Issues
The social focus is placed on economic vulnerability, underscoring the negative impact of high electricity prices on lower-income families and linking this to the availability of essential services.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (594 SE) amending the Electricity Excise Duty Act, where the speaker is acting as the questioner, pressuring the state to come to the aid of businesses by regulating the excise duty.
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