Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the proposed increases in electricity and fuel excise duties. This opposition is framed in terms of economic risks, highlighting the potential drop in living standards and losses for businesses. The position is further bolstered by referencing warnings from scientists, lending the stance a performance-driven focus.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker focuses on the economic consequences of excise policy, highlighting the direct impact of electricity and fuel excise duties on the standard of living and business losses. To support their position, external expertise ("scientists") is referenced, which provides an authoritative basis for the topic.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and respectful, beginning with an address to the presiding officer and the minister. The tone is cautious and logical, focusing on potential economic threats and concluding with a direct request for the minister's commentary.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates a single instance during the legislative procedure where a specific question concerning the economic impact of excise duty increases was posed to the minister.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the government's excise policy, which is represented by the minister. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the detrimental economic impact of the proposed legislative changes on citizens and businesses.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is manifested in a formal dialogue with the minister, requesting clarification regarding the threats presented. Information regarding the search for cooperation or willingness to compromise with other political forces is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the general impact of excise duties on people's standard of living and on entrepreneurship more broadly, without specifying any concrete regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic views are critical of the proposed increase in excise duties, arguing that it threatens the standard of living and causes losses for businesses. The preference is for policies that protect economic stability and corporate profitability against a rising tax burden.
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Social Issues
Data is scarce.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the draft bill (510 SE) amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker is acting as an opponent, stressing the bill's economic risks and negative consequences.
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