By Months: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in macroeconomics and taxation, directly linking tax hikes to decreases in consumption, investment, and employment. Specific terms such as "tax burden" and "exporting companies" are used. The speaker also demonstrates knowledge of transparency issues, referencing the differing regulations for parliamentary expense allowances and government representation costs, as well as the practices of the Baltic states.
11.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of tax policy (VAT) and its implementation mechanisms, stressing the need to ensure that a lower tax rate reaches consumers, not just retailers. Reference is also made to the practice of European Union countries when lowering VAT on foodstuffs, which shows a certain international comparative skill.
10.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of healthcare financing and accessibility, referencing the Kantar Emor study and conferences held by the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the Hospital Association (Haiglate Liit). They are familiar with detailed regulations, such as construction restrictions for communication masts and the educational requirements for the position of State Secretary. Furthermore, they use specific figures (e.g., a 5-euro consultation fee, a 10% budget cut) to support their arguments.
09.2024
15 Speeches
The politician demonstrates knowledge of data pertaining to social policy and regional economics, utilizing specific figures and statistics to back up their arguments. Particular emphasis is placed on a detailed understanding of official guidelines (e.g., the Health Insurance Fund/Sick Fund nutrition guide) and previous political decisions (such as the closure of Narva-2). Comparative statistics regarding the number of public holidays in neighboring countries are also requested.
07.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of fiscal policy by offering concrete alternative measures for budget execution, such as a bank tax (€500 million) and public sector personnel reform. Reference is also made to the Supreme Court's positions regarding the constitutionality of the car tax and the limitation of the rights of the parliamentary minority. A distinction is drawn between voluntary taxes (tobacco and alcohol excise duties) and essential ones (car ownership).
06.2024
16 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the realm of healthcare financing, highlighting the exceeding of Health Insurance Fund contracts, the lingering aftermath of the COVID crisis, and the necessity of finding an additional 30–50 million euros for the hospital network. Furthermore, they are well-versed in tax policy and the increases in state fees, able to cite specific figures (e.g., the sixfold increase in the expedited ID card application fee, rising from 45 euros to 250 euros). They utilize statistical data to emphasize the economic recession (nine quarters) and the potential revenue from the bank tax (550 million euros).
05.2024
23 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of finance and taxation, citing precise data regarding bank profits (e.g., 940 million euros) and referencing their prior experience as the former Director General of the Tax Board. They also possess detailed knowledge of education sector funding, particularly concerning subsidy amounts for hobby education and regional language proficiency requirements.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence in the fields of economics and social statistics, citing Bank of Estonia forecasts, relative and absolute poverty rates, and specific support payments. Furthermore, they possess in-depth knowledge of legal and constitutional matters, particularly concerning electoral rights, quoting the Chancellor of Justice, the Minister of Justice, and renowned legal experts. They are also familiar with the bureaucratic issues surrounding the disbursement of salary supplements for teachers in Ida-Virumaa.
03.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of public health statistics (overweight/obesity data) and education law (instruction of children with special needs). He supports his positions with specific data from studies conducted by the National Institute for Health Development, noting that 31% of students have excessive body weight. He is also familiar with local government applications and the cost of developing sports infrastructure.
02.2024
8 Speeches
Demonstrates detailed awareness of transport policy, referencing the minister's concepts concerning the core network and last-mile solutions. Proves knowledge of the sections of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act (§ 152^13) and is capable of linking macroeconomic problems (recession, unemployment) with specific social consequences. Requires the submission of policy impact assessments broken down by passenger volume and region.
01.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a profound awareness of the bottlenecks within the education sector, particularly concerning the transition to Estonian-language instruction in upper secondary schools, hobby schools, and sports schools, drawing attention to issues related to coaches' age and language proficiency. Regarding economic matters, they utilize specific data, citing the electricity exchange price (€890.54/MWh) and the high unemployment rate in Ida-Virumaa (13.4%). Concerns about infrastructure (overcrowding on Elron trains) and healthcare (the heavy workload faced by doctors) were also brought to the fore.