Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The most crucial issue is the economic survival of pensioners and the fact that many are living on the poverty line. The political direction involves strong support for exempting pensions from income tax, which is framed as a matter of social justice and a policy-driven solution. This stance is aimed specifically at improving the economic situation of a particular social group.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the economic situation of pensioners (referencing the poverty line) and the mechanisms of tax policy (income tax exemption). Data, statistics, or technical terms supporting expert knowledge are not presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker maintains a formal and respectful style, courteously addressing both the session chair and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is question-based and centers on a logical policy issue, seeking information regarding the committee's discussions.
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Activity Patterns
He/She speaks during the first reading of the bill, raising a single question. There is insufficient data regarding regular appearances or patterns.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and institutional, involving participation in the legislative debate with the rapporteur through the submission of a question. There is no information available regarding inter-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data. The focus is on national tax policy and social problems.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives tend toward social support, favoring tax concessions (exempting pensions from income tax) with the aim of alleviating the plight of pensioners living near the poverty line. Targeted redistribution through tax policy is supported.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the poverty and financial security of the elderly. The speaker emphasizes the need to improve the living standards of retirees through tax relief.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is shifting to tax policy reform, specifically aiming to incorporate income tax exemption for pensions into the ongoing draft legislation (The Draft Law on Establishing Tax Peace). The speaker is the originator of this political proposal, framed as a question.
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