Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2024-07-15
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the current structure of the car tax. The core issue revolves around the logic of the taxation itself and its contradiction with the stated objectives (environment, road maintenance, police funding). This position is clearly grounded in both political principles and logic, highlighting the discrepancy between reality and the government's rhetoric.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the details of tax policy, focusing specifically on the objectives and actual scope of the vehicle tax. He identifies the three main justifications for the tax and raises objections regarding the extent of its application (vehicles not participating in traffic).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and question-focused, being directed at the Chairman of the Finance Committee. The speaker employs a logical appeal, emphasizing the contradiction between the tax's objectives and its actual implementation, while avoiding emotional expressions.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed against the justifications for the car tax presented by the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the government. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on a logical flaw in the tax structure that also taxes those who neither pollute the environment nor burden the roads.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
There is too little data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the fairness and targeted nature of taxation. The speaker opposes a tax that levies charges on economic assets that do not generate the costs (environmental pollution, road usage) for the coverage of which the tax was established, citing the need for specific tax differentiation.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the motor vehicle tax bill, where the speaker is acting as an opposing party. The priority is the introduction of tax exemptions for vehicles that are not participating in traffic, and raising the question of whether this topic was discussed in the committee.
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