Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to tax increases, especially regarding the income taxation of pensions and the raising of general income tax during an economic recession. This position is framed based on core values, emphasizing a sense of fairness and the social injustice that arises for individuals who have already paid taxes throughout their working lives. The speaker criticizes the government's actions, which, in their estimation, fail to guarantee pensioners a basic standard of living.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of economic indicators, referencing the recession, high energy prices, and the specific unemployment figure (over 64,000). The topic of tax compliance is also addressed authoritatively, warning against the resulting 'envelope wages' and chaos caused by tax hikes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the fairness of the draft bill ("isn't this unjust?"). Emotional arguments (the livelihood of pensioners, the erosion of the sense of justice) are balanced by references to economic data (inflation, the unemployment rate).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two speeches on a single date (May 21, 2025) during the first reading of the draft bill to amend the Income Tax Act. No other activity patterns are present.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary target of criticism is the Reform Party, which stands accused of breaking promises made to pensioners and imposing an unjust tax burden. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, warning of the negative repercussions of tax increases on the economy and social order.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, centering on macroeconomic issues and nationwide tax policy. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during an economic downturn. The speaker emphasizes that raising taxes makes the situation for businesses more difficult and drives up unemployment, while encouraging tax fraud and under-the-table payments.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is the economic well-being of pensioners and social justice. The speaker strongly opposes the taxation of pensions, stressing that it is unjust and that the current pension amount does not guarantee basic subsistence amid high inflation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 597 SE). The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, highlighting its negative impact on pensioners and the wider economic environment.
2 Speeches Analyzed