Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Hearing regarding the planned excise tax change (no 651)
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is contradictory, supporting the restriction of alcohol and tobacco consumption through excise duties, but opposing the rise in fuel excise tax, as this represents an unavoidable expense for many. The central concern is the cumulative effect of multiple tax increases (VAT, car tax, excise duties), which complicates people's lives. The focus is on the effectiveness of the government's activities and their impact on public optimism.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates an understanding of the socioeconomic impact that excise duties (alcohol, tobacco, fuel) and other taxes (VAT, motor vehicle tax) have on consumption and the cost of living. Their expertise lies more in evaluating the overall tax burden and its practical effects, rather than in presenting technical details or specific data.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is anxious and inquisitive, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the cumulative negative impact of tax increases on people's ability to cope. The tone is emotional, focusing on the difficulties people face in life and the absence of optimism.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's tax policy as a whole, criticizing the simultaneous increase of the car tax, VAT, and excise duties. The criticism is policy-based and intense, stressing that this makes it too difficult for people to get by and strips them of their optimism.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national tax policy, but the necessity of using a car is emphasized, suggesting concern for residents who lack alternative transportation options. A specific regional focus is absent.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize opposition to widespread increases in the tax burden (excise duties, VAT, car tax), arguing that these costs are reflected in prices and make life difficult for people. The preference is for ensuring consumers' financial coping ability and mitigating the impact of taxes, especially concerning unavoidable costs (fuel).
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, there is moderate support for restricting alcohol and tobacco consumption for public health purposes. The main social concern is related to the population's ability to cope and their psychological state ("optimism") due to the tax increases.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the critical evaluation of the proposed excise duty amendment bill and the strong opposition to the rise in fuel excise tax. The speaker is skeptical regarding the legislation, especially concerning the cumulative impact of taxes, which complicates people's lives.
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