Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (368 SE)
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is pragmatic and results-based, focusing on determining the specific impacts of ratifying the international tax treaty. The questions submitted are aimed at assessing the financial and broad impact of the policy, requiring approximate figures for the state budget. The stance is information-gathering and moderately critical, demanding specific data to justify the draft law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in international taxation and financial analysis of the state budget, requesting data on the affected companies and the resulting financial impact on the budget. The analysis is aimed at identifying practical and quantifiable results, utilizing terms such as "financial impact on the state budget" and "orders of magnitude."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and factual, utilizing a direct question format to gain "just an overview." The tone is neutral and professional, focusing on the logical collection of information and avoiding emotional or narrative elements.
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Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to the submission of a single question during the first reading of the bill at the Riigikogu session, which points to active involvement in the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is formal and information-intensive, involving a direct address to the minister to seek clarification. This signals a readiness for dialogue with the executive branch in order to understand the details of the draft legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international (an agreement between Estonia and Pakistan) and national, assessing the impact on Estonian companies and the state budget as a whole. There is no reference to a specific Estonian region or local community.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight the importance of fiscal transparency and the necessity of evaluating the impact of international treaties on the national budget. Attention is focused on how tax policy affects Estonian businesses and public finances, thereby supporting an informed decision-making process regarding economic issues.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft legislation (Bill 368 SE) concerning the ratification of the agreement concluded with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes. The role of the rapporteur is to gather information in order to assess the bill’s impact before proceeding further.
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