Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (Bill 238 SE), First Reading
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The most important topic is the reduction of the VAT rate. The speaker strongly supports the draft legislation that would reduce the VAT to 19.6%. This stance is clearly policy-driven and focuses on a specific legislative amendment.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrated their preparation, noting that they had prepared using the materials and that the draft bill was readily available. The expertise is restricted to familiarity with the specific tax rate (19.6%) and the draft legislation, but there is a lack of supporting data or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concise, straightforward, and supportive. The speaker stresses their preparation and issues a clear call to action to their colleagues. The tone is formal, focusing on procedure rather than emotional persuasion.
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Activity Patterns
He/She participates in the legislative debate, noting that the pace is rapid and that he/she is prepared with the materials. This indicates active and responsive participation in the sessions.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker directly calls on colleagues to support the bill, which demonstrates a desire for cooperation and achieving consensus within the legislative body.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on tax reduction, backing the proposal to lower the VAT rate to 19.6%. This points to a favorable attitude regarding the alleviation of the tax burden.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is supporting the draft legislation amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 238 SE). The speaker is clearly acting as a proponent, focusing on the confirmation of the specific tax rate (19.6%).
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