Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto-Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the strong opposition to the car tax bill, which is fundamentally considered a bad idea. This position is categorical and is framed both as a matter of political value judgment and procedural correctness. The speaker emphasizes his faction’s (EKRE) consistent and maximum effort to resist the imposition of the tax.
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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment is expressed through criticism of Parliament's procedural norms and the handling of draft legislation, emphasizing the need to adhere to "correct procedural standards." Data or technical details regarding the economic substance of the tax are lacking; the focus remains at the political and procedural level.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is assertive, direct, and slightly confrontational, reacting to colleague Reinsalu's silence and the disregard shown toward the faction. The goal is to clearly articulate the faction's position and correct the public perception of their activities. Political language is employed, emphasizing consistency and the scope of their actions ("both here in this hall and elsewhere").
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active participant in the chamber, immediately responding to the statements made by other colleagues by pressing the button to request a rebuttal. Consistent activity is mentioned, both procedurally and politically, inside the chamber and elsewhere, aimed at preventing the adoption of the car tax.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the supporters of the car tax and those handling the draft bill, who are accused of violating procedural norms. Colleague Reinsalu is indirectly criticized for knowingly disregarding the EKRE faction's position when listing the stances of the various factions.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data available regarding the style of cooperation, as the speech focuses on the faction's (EKRE) independent and consistent opposition. A willingness to compromise is not expressed; instead, maximum resistance is emphasized.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints are expressed through strong opposition to the imposition of a new tax burden (the car tax). The tax policy is fundamentally considered a bad idea, which points to a fiscally conservative or tax-cutting stance.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax bill, having been a staunch opponent from the very beginning. It is emphasized that the processing of the bill does not follow correct procedural norms, which makes procedural criticism a significant part of the legislative focus.
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