Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in relation to income taxes, and for preventing tax evasion and tax fraud, and its associated protocol - second reading.
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2025-06-11 18:53
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 4
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 4/4 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The draft law on the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation of income, and for the prevention of tax evasion and combating tax fraud, and its accompanying protocol, second reading debate. This agenda item concerned the ratification of the provisions planned in the agreement and the procedure for the legal effect of the supplementary agreements to the protocol. No amendments to the draft law were submitted, and the finance committee focused on preparing for a consensus discussion and a concluding vote, which took place next week.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 641’s final vote and the adoption of the ratification law. The Riigikogu passed the results of the final vote: in favor 67, against 0, abstentions 0. The bill has been adopted as a law and the process is concluded.
Most Active Speaker
The most active representative was Riina Sikkut, a member of the Riigikogu Finance Committee. Her share of speaking and the direction of discussion points to a significant contribution in the adoption of the desired law and the successful completion of its procedure. Her position is "other" (committee member), not a representative of a left- or right-wing political group, but rather a technical and specialist advocate for understanding and clarifying the content of the bill.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The Riigikogu is discussing Bill 641 in its second reading, which concerns the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation on income and the prevention of tax evasion and tax fraud, along with its accompanying protocol. Riina Sikkut was asked to deliver the presentation.
Riina Sikkut
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Riina Sikkut stated that during the state visit of the President of Botswana to Estonia, discussions were held regarding the ratification of the agreement between Estonia and Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes and the prevention of tax evasion and tax fraud, along with its protocol. No amendments were submitted, and the Finance Committee decided on June 11 to include the draft legislation on the plenary session's agenda, conclude the second reading, and proceed with the final vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi declares the negotiations concluded and moves Bill 641, the Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Protocol thereto, to the final vote of the Riigikogu.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
67 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, with no votes against and no abstentions; Bill 641 was adopted as law, and we managed to gain momentum.