Session Profile: Tarmo Tamm
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
2024-05-08
Political Position
The political position is firmly opposed to the temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, deeming the proposal put forth by the Centre Party both populist and detrimental to the Estonian economy. The speaker stresses the Riigikogu's role in preventing ill-advised decisions, prioritizing economic stability and certainty within the business environment. This framework is clearly rooted in specific policies and values, centered on establishing the necessary conditions for economic growth.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of banking and macroeconomics, utilizing terms such as profit, investment, minority shareholders, and Euribor. He explains in detail why the removal of profit impedes investment and generates uncertainty in the business sector. Banking is described as the economy's bloodstream, and maintaining its good condition is the responsibility of the state.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, focusing on logical arguments, clarifying consequences, and highlighting the dangers inherent in setting a precedent. Rhetorical questions are employed (e.g., "Are we ready for this?") alongside strong evaluations, labeling the opposing side as incompetent and the proposal itself as populist. The tone remains formal and centers on the long-term impact of the policy.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Centre Party's proposal to introduce a bank tax, which is being branded as populist and detrimental to the Estonian economy. The criticism is intense, focusing on the incompetence of the political decisions and the economic damage that retroactive taxation would inflict. The opposition is principled, and any compromise regarding the bank tax is ruled out.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker urges colleagues to reject the draft bill, stressing the necessity of a unified political decision to avoid measures that would harm the economy. He addresses the chamber to achieve consensus in the vote against the proposal. There are no direct references to cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, centering on the prosperity of the Estonian economy, the investment climate, and the banking sector's role as the cornerstone of the economy. Specific regional topics, projects, or communities are not addressed.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-market, emphasizing the critical role of profit as the source for investment and improving the standard of living. The speaker opposes retroactive taxation, arguing that it generates uncertainty and sends a negative signal to investors. He supports the interests of businesses and advocates for a stable tax environment that fosters economic growth.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at rejecting the draft resolution proposed by the Centre Party concerning the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax for the banking sector. The speaker is a strong opponent of this draft and calls for a vote in favor of its rejection.
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