Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political stance heavily focuses on the unfairness inherent in local government financing and regional policy. The speaker is vehemently opposed to redistributing revenue from wealthier municipalities to poorer ones, labeling it a "Robin Hood scheme" and an unjust act. This position stems from the state's failure to keep its promise to restore the percentage of income tax allocated to local governments once the economy improved. The focus is policy- and results-driven, criticizing the government's inability to perform its core functions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in issues concerning local government financing and regional policy. They are familiar with the history of the system, referencing past promises to restore the percentage of income tax allocated to local authorities following various crises. Specific terminology such as "grant percentage" and "support mechanism" is employed, underscoring the necessity of reviewing the state's regional policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and analytical, employing logical appeals grounded in justice and the state's commitment to fulfilling its promises. The speaker uses the ironic metaphor "Robin Hood bill" to critique the policy, conveying sadness and disappointment regarding the government's actions. The tone is formal and concentrates on explaining the political ramifications (the removal of investment opportunities).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at the regional policy of the state and the government, as well as draft bill 443 SE. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the state of breaking promises and devising unfair schemes. The speaker believes that the state is merely standing by instead of fulfilling its own duties.
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Collaboration Style
The speech is being delivered on behalf of the Center Party faction, which indicates intra-faction cooperation and a unified position. There is no information regarding inter-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily placed on the financial situation of local governments (LGs) and the impact of the state's regional policy. A distinction is drawn between wealthier municipalities that are doing "a solid job" and poorer municipalities where the funding they receive does not allow for major investments. It is stressed that the state should support all local governments, rather than funding them at the expense of one another.
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Economic Views
Opposes the redistribution of revenue, which penalizes wealthier and high-performing local governments by stripping them of investment opportunities. It favors the fulfillment of prior financial commitments made by the state (specifically, the restoration of the income tax percentage). It supports local fiscal autonomy and investments aimed at improving residents' well-being.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is opposing the draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE). The speaker opposes the bill because it alters the local government funding system in an unfair and illogical manner. The priority is fulfilling the state’s commitments and reviewing regional policy.
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