Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (193 SE)
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on reducing the VAT rate to 19%, a measure the speaker strongly supports. This position is policy-based, emphasizing a specific draft bill and referring to the Reform Party's earlier, unfulfilled promise. The speaker is willing to move toward the goal using smaller steps.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with tax policy terminology, using the term "VAT rate" and offering a specific figure (19%). However, data, statistics, or deeper economic rationale are missing to support the proposal.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and specific, addressing colleagues. The tone is slightly critical towards the Reform Party regarding an unfulfilled promise, but ultimately shifts to a hopeful focus on securing political support for the draft legislation. The speech is brief and focuses directly on the political proposal.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate active participation in the current session, as the speaker references their earlier proposal, which was made only about ten minutes prior. This suggests intensive involvement in the legislative debate.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Reform Party, who are accused of failing to deliver on a prior promise, which prevented them from supporting the speaker's previous proposal. The criticism focuses on political consistency and is moderate in intensity, avoiding personal attacks.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is actively seeking support for their bill and demonstrates pragmatism by suggesting taking "smaller steps" to achieve the objective. This signals a willingness to adjust the strategy in order to achieve legislative success.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints support lowering taxes, specifically highlighting the reduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 19%. This suggests a preference for a lighter tax burden and a potential aim to stimulate the economy or ease the financial pressure on consumers.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Value Added Tax Act (Draft 193 SE). The speaker is the initiator/supporter of this draft, the purpose of which is to lower the VAT rate to 19%.
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