Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (368 SE)
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the quality of lawmaking and the government's responsibility to provide adequate impact assessments. Criticism is being highlighted regarding the minister's lack of knowledge concerning the actual scope of the agreement, which suggests a procedurally critical attitude. The position is strong, demanding accountability and clarity.
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Topic Expertise
The analysis focuses on the practical impact and scope of the legislation, requiring specific quantitative data regarding how many individuals are affected by the double taxation avoidance treaty. There are no references to deep technical or legal tax expertise, but the emphasis is placed on the deficiencies of the impact assessment.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and directly questioning, commencing with polite salutations ('Esteemed Presiding Officer! Dear Presenter!'). The tone is critical and demanding, centered on a logical appeal: why a straightforward question concerning the contract's implications was left unaddressed.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the rapporteur and the minister, who failed to present elementary information (the number of affected individuals) regarding the draft bill. The objection is procedural and calls for better preparation, citing an unanswered question that arose during the previous committee meeting.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the international level, addressing the ratification of the treaty between the Republic of Estonia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes. There is no reference to local or regional Estonian issues.
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Economic Views
The economic interest is tied to international tax policy and the prevention of double taxation, which points to a desire to establish clear conditions for international trade and investment. A specific fiscal policy stance (e.g., regarding spending or taxation) is not evident.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the ratification of international treaties, specifically the processing of the Agreement between Estonia and Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (368 SE). The Speaker acts as a supervisor, demanding clarity of data and accountability in the legislative process.
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