Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)
2025-10-09
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on reducing the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs, particularly Estonian fruits and vegetables. This stance is strongly supportive of the tax reduction, while simultaneously criticizing the opposition for their previous lack of support and perceived dishonesty. The overall political framework is heavily results-oriented and highly critical of the opposition's actions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and legislative procedures, clearly differentiating between a draft resolution and a personally introduced bill. The focus is specifically on the topic of lowering the VAT on Estonian fruits and vegetables.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and accusatory, employing a sarcastic introduction ("a very nice speech," "so sincerely"). The speaker poses direct questions and concludes by accusing the opponent of lying ("Why are you lying?"), which demonstrates a high level of intensity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The records show only two interventions during a single session day, which demonstrates active participation in the debate surrounding the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The principal adversary is the rapporteur (and their faction), who is being criticized for political hypocrisy and spreading lies. The criticism is intense and personal, focusing on their failure to support previous legislative bills.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Regarding the style of cooperation, it is known that the speaker's faction (the Centre Party) has previously introduced legislation that failed to gain the support of the current rapporteur. This suggests a history of unsuccessful and conflict-ridden collaboration on tax matters.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly directed towards the domestic economy and agriculture, emphasizing the need to lower the VAT specifically on Estonian fruits and vegetables.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views center on targeted tax reductions, supporting the lowering of VAT on foodstuffs and local fruit and vegetables. This indicates a desire to use tax policy to support consumers and local producers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Value-Added Tax Act, with the aim of lowering the VAT rate on foodstuffs. The speaker emphasized that they personally initiated a similar bill in the past.
2 Speeches Analyzed