Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is fiercely opposed to the government's tax policy, emphasizing social inequality and unfair taxation. The main issue revolves around the high cost of loans in Estonia and the question of whether the poor are being taxed instead of the rich. This stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on the lack of fairness within the tax system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in banking and economics, citing a specific comparative data point from the Eurozone (Estonia having the most expensive loans). A fact-based argument is employed to back up criticism aimed at the actions of banks and the government.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational and direct, presenting the Prime Minister with a sharp, accusatory rhetorical question concerning the fairness of the tax policy. The tone is critical and expresses dissatisfaction with the government's priorities.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in a Riigikogu session within the framework of an interpellation, addressing the Prime Minister directly. Insufficient data regarding broader patterns of activity.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is aimed directly against the tax policy of the prime minister and the government, criticizing it on the grounds of social injustice. The criticism is policy-based, calling into question the fundamental principles of taxation (poor versus rich).
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national economic issues (the cost of Estonian loans, tax policy), utilizing international (Eurozone) comparison to support the argument.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize the need to protect ordinary people from high borrowing costs and criticize tax policies that appear to tax the poor instead of the rich. They support greater fiscal fairness and are critical of the banking sector's profits.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around economic inequality and social justice, manifesting in the question of whether the government's tax policy targets the poor or the rich. Emphasis is placed on the concerns of ordinary people, not just banks.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the regulation and taxation of the banking sector, including participation in a parliamentary inquiry concerning the taxation of banks' excess profits (No. 595). The speaker is involved in overseeing government activities in the field of financial and tax policy.
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