Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)
2024-11-14
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance centers on the equitable distribution of local government financing and the resulting impact of systemic changes. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of clarifying how the new system will affect major cities (Tallinn, Tartu) compared to smaller municipalities, indicating a framework focused on policy effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the mechanisms governing local government financing and the allocation of project-based grants. A specific point raised is the disparity in grant application capacity between smaller municipalities and larger cities, which directly impacts the funding they are able to secure.
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Rhetorical Style
The language used is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the presenter ("Esteemed Presenter"). The rhetoric is purely logical and inquisitive, focusing on obtaining specific information regarding changes in funding (whether they will receive more, less, or the same amount).
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The data is insufficient. The speaker is asking a clarifying question, not expressing opposition.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data. The speaker employs an information-seeking and formal style, directed toward the presenter for the purpose of obtaining clarifications.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly directed towards funding local governments, particularly when contrasting smaller municipalities against the two largest cities—Tallinn and Tartu. The main interest lies in how systemic changes will affect the financial standing of these major cities.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives concern the distribution and redistribution of public funds among local governments, which is tied to amendments in social welfare legislation and the Value Added Tax Act. The emphasis is placed on fiscal clarity and the impact of systemic changes on the stability of local budgets.
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Social Issues
While the context is the draft amendment to the Social Welfare Act (specifically, mental health services), the speaker focuses exclusively on the financial aspects of how these services are funded and distributed among local municipalities.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the financial impacts resulting from the second reading of the Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 500 SE). The priority is to clarify how these amendments will affect local government funding and the distribution system.
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