Session Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-14
Political Position
The most salient issue is the strong opposition to the proposed motor vehicle tax, for which the Centre Party is offering a bank tax as an alternative. The political stance is performance-based, criticizing the government's inability to find better solutions for covering national defense expenditures and accusing the Prime Minister of lying. Furthermore, the planned increases to existing taxes (VAT, income tax, and excises) are also being criticized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of tax policy, highlighting both plans to raise existing taxes and the proposal for an alternative bank tax. Furthermore, the procedural aspect of lawmaking is emphasized, demanding an impact analysis and the inclusion of important target groups (families with many children).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and confrontational, especially toward the prime minister, who is publicly accused of "yet another lie." Logical argumentation is employed, focusing on offering alternatives and challenging the government's claims. The tone is concerned and demanding, particularly regarding issues affecting social target groups.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the government's tax policy. The criticism is intense and direct, accusing the Prime Minister of lying regarding the opposition's supposed lack of alternatives. The opposition is based on both policy grounds (the car tax) and procedural grounds (the failure to involve interest groups).
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation involves referencing the alternative proposed by the Centre Party (the bank tax), which suggests internal party solutions. Furthermore, cooperation with civil society is stressed, bringing attention to the concerns and demands of the Estonian Association of Large Families.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering nationwide tax policy, defense expenditures, and the concerns of national organizations (Estonian Association of Large Families).
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Economic Views
Economic views are opposed to broad-based tax hikes (including car tax, VAT, and income tax) that impact the general population. The preference is for implementing a bank tax to cover national defense expenditures, signaling a desire to tax the financial sector rather than consumers and families.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Emphasis is placed on the well-being and mobility of large families among social issues, as a car is essential for them. The inclusion of this target group in the drafting of the bill is demanded, and exceptions to the motor vehicle tax are being considered to ensure their livelihood.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the motor vehicle tax bill. The speaker is acting as an opponent, demanding an additional impact analysis and the creation of exemptions for large families, and promoting alternative tax solutions to cover national defense costs.
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