Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on improving the economy's competitiveness, which is framed as a key national priority. The speaker stresses the urgent need to address businesses' input costs, particularly electricity excise taxes and various fees. This stance is results-oriented, focusing on policy measures designed to help both existing and new companies maintain their competitive edge.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a detailed knowledge of economic policy, focusing directly on factors that impact competitiveness, such as electricity excise duties, various fees, and energy prices. He/She employs technical terminology (inputs, competitiveness) and references topics discussed in the report, indicating a strong command of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer of the session and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is logical and solution-oriented, posing a specific question regarding the actions that should be taken concerning energy prices. The tone is concerned, yet constructive.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition; the criticism is aimed instead at political measures (excise duties and fees) that impede the competitiveness of businesses. The intensity of the attacks is low, focusing on finding solutions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the rapporteur, constructively seeking cooperation in finding solutions for enhancing the economy's competitiveness. The tone suggests an openness to political dialogue and the development of joint measures.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the productivity and competitiveness of the Estonian economy in its entirety. Attention is directed towards all businesses, rather than specific regions or local industries.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-business, emphasizing the need to reduce state-imposed input costs, such as electricity excise taxes and various fees. The objective is to stimulate economic growth and enhance corporate competitiveness through a more favorable energy policy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority concerns the modification of regulations and taxes that impact the economy's competitiveness. Specifically, there is an emphasis on the need to initiate measures regarding electricity excise duty and associated fees to improve the overall business environment.
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