Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev

Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

2024-10-22

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political focus remains on implementing a temporary solidarity tax for the banking sector, which is still deemed necessary, given the hundreds of millions of euros in profits. The general attitude towards the government's actions is critical, with accusations that they are hushing up the issue and avoiding proper debate. The criticism leveled against the government is heavily value-based, specifically questioning the nature of their relationship with the banks.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the financial sector, citing the downward trend in Euribor and the projection that it will hit 2% next year. Concrete figures (hundreds of millions of euros) are employed to justify the need for the tax, underscoring the topic's relevance despite market changes.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning and critical, focusing on casting doubt on the government's motives and evading the core issue. Strong rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the potential special relationship between the government and the banks. The tone is argumentative and demands clarification from the government.

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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.

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Opposition Stance
The main targets of criticism are the government, which is being accused of hushing up the banking issue and potentially having special relationships with the banks. Secondly, the Social Democratic Party is being criticized—they are being slammed for failing to support a similar idea, despite having proposed it themselves previously. The criticism is intense and addresses both political actions and consistency regarding their stated values.

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Collaboration Style
The statement expresses surprise and disappointment regarding the lack of support from the Social Democratic Party, highlighting a potential opportunity for cooperation that ultimately failed to materialize. This indicates a continued desire to seek backing for the tax proposal from other political parties as well.

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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.

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Economic Views
Strongly supports government intervention in the banking sector through a temporary solidarity tax designed to levy large profits. The vision focuses on the redistribution of income and securing a greater contribution from the banking sector, emphasizing that the issue is not yet "hopelessly late."

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Social Issues
There is not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on Riigikogu draft resolution 487 OE, which addresses the temporary solidarity tax for the banking sector. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft and is actively defending its timeliness, stressing that the issue remains relevant.

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