Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)
2025-10-09
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on promoting social justice and supporting people's well-being through tax policy. The speaker criticizes the governing parties' dogmatic opposition to tax reforms that have been successfully implemented in other countries. The position is value-driven, emphasizing the necessity of a fair and compassionate tax system. They support the highly endorsed bill and a progressive income tax.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the international practice of tax systems, drawing parallels with solutions successfully implemented in other countries. The analysis focuses on comparative tax policy, referencing both the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act and the progressive income tax. They utilize international success as an argument against the dogmatic assertion of Estonian exceptionalism.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the government's positions and demand explanations. The tone is accusatory, labeling the opposing side as dogmatic and questioning their concern for the public's ability to cope. The appeal combines logical arguments (international success) with a value-based framework (justice and compassion).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the ruling parties and right-wing parties, who are criticized for their dogmatic and unjust tax policies. The criticism targets political positions that hinder the implementation of a bill supporting people's livelihoods and a progressive income tax. The opposition is intense, accusing the government of a lack of fairness.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national tax policy and benchmarking it against international practices. There is no mention of specific regional issues or communities; instead, the emphasis is placed on the overall state of the Estonian economy and the general well-being of its population.
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Economic Views
Their economic views support tax redistribution and social justice, favoring a progressive income tax and a bill that would support people's livelihoods and the economy. They oppose fiscal policies which, in their estimation, neither bring justice to Estonia nor care about its people.
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, emphasis is placed on improving people's ability to cope and enhancing social justice through the tax system. The speaker directly links these social concerns to economic solutions, criticizing the government for its disregard for the people.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 661 SE). The speaker supports this bill, stressing its broad backing and its potential to deliver fairness. They are operating both as a proponent of the bill and a critic of the government's opposition to it.
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