Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus is currently on easing inflation and criticizing the government's tax policy, specifically highlighting the taxes imposed by the administration. The speaker strongly advocates for lowering the VAT on food and medicine, viewing this as a crucial step to alleviate economic pressure. The platform is rooted in policy and values, emphasizing social well-being.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the comparative aspects of tax policy, bringing attention to the contradiction in introducing a car tax while simultaneously reducing VAT on foodstuffs, following the example of European nations. They use international precedent as a basis for criticizing the government's policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and inquisitive, directed at the presenter, utilizing polite forms of address ("Esteemed presenter!"). The speaker employs a logical appeal (logos), highlighting the inconsistencies in the government's tax policy and appealing to social necessities (inflation, supporting families).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the government's tax policy, which is widely viewed as unsuitable and contradictory given the current inflationary environment. The opposition is fundamentally political and centers on the government's failure to follow the lead of other European countries regarding VAT reduction, even as they justify other taxes (like the proposed car tax) by citing European practice.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national tax policy and its comparison with the practices of European countries. There is no reference to specific local or regional issues.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly advocates for tax cuts (specifically lowering the VAT) as a tool for inflation relief and consumer support. He/She criticizes the government's imposition of new taxes and emphasizes the need to reduce the costs of essential commodities.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is directed toward the economic well-being of large families amidst inflation. The reduction of VAT is seen as a social measure that would improve the situation of these families.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the VAT reduction bill (272 OE), which aims to alleviate the impact of inflation by lowering the VAT on foodstuffs and medicines. The speaker is acting as a proponent of the bill, raising questions regarding its social impact.
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