Session Profile: Diana Ingerainen
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-23
Political Position
The political focus is narrowly on the legislative process and international tax treaties. The speaker supports the consensually adopted draft bill, the purpose of which is to prevent double taxation and curb tax avoidance. The strategic framework is clearly procedural and policy-based, concentrating on the substantive necessity of the agreement.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the working procedures and schedule of the Finance Committee, knowing the precise dates of the sessions and the decisions made. He/She is well-acquainted with the purpose of the double taxation avoidance treaty and its 30 articles. At the same time, he/she frankly admits that the committee did not address the broader economic overview or specific monetary amounts.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal and factual, focusing on facts and procedures (dates of the commission's sessions, consensus decision). The speaker answers questions directly and honestly, repeatedly acknowledging which data was not discussed or obtained by the commission. Emotional or rhetorical appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the work of the Finance Committee, presenting reports to the plenary session on the committee’s meetings and decisions. He refers to two recent committee meetings (held on October 14 and 21). He notes the considerable length of the legislative process, pointing out that the issue under consideration originated as far back as 2011.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient Data.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensus-based, emphasizing that the Finance Committee placed the draft bill on the agenda through a unanimous decision. The speaker is open to dialogue, answering colleagues' questions and honestly admitting which aspects were not discussed within the committee.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the international level (a bilateral agreement) and on the national legislative process. There are no specific regional or local issues involved.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support the facilitation of international trade and investment through the avoidance of double taxation. It is emphasized that the initiative to conclude the agreement originated with IT companies, suggesting a favorable disposition toward the interests of the technology sector. The objective is to curb tax avoidance and prevent double taxation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the ratification of an international agreement concerning the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes and the prevention of tax evasion. The speaker supports the draft bill and is conducting the procedure on behalf of the Finance Committee, with the aim of concluding the second reading and holding the final vote.
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