Agenda Profile: Andrus Seeme
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on state finances and the impact of security expenditures on the tax burden. The speaker highlights the massive rise in budget costs resulting from the security situation and the corresponding tax burden (36.7%). The position taken is rather inquisitive and data-driven, seeking comparisons with other EU countries, which points to concerns regarding fiscal competitiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of public finance and tax policy, using specific data (a tax burden of 36.7%) and referencing a specific piece of legislation (the Security Tax Act). He/She is able to connect the direct impact of the security situation to state budget expenditures and the overall tax burden.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The speech is direct and focuses on facts and the comparison of data, utilizing a logical and neutral format for posing questions.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker poses a probing question directed at the government's fiscal policy. He seeks clarification regarding the international standing of the tax burden, indirectly referencing concerns about its level.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (state budget, security expenditures) and on international comparison (European Union countries). There are no references to specific local or regional topics or issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on the tax burden and the control of state budget expenditures. The speaker recognizes the inevitability of security spending but emphasizes the substantial tax burden it entails, drawing a comparison that points to concerns regarding fiscal competitiveness.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on analyzing the fiscal implications of the current Security Tax Act (the Security Tax Act). The speaker acts more as an evaluator of the impact of existing legislation than as a proponent of new initiatives.
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