By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik

The speaker demonstrates expertise in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and budget management, using specific data and statistics. Emphasis is placed on the decline in reserve volume (from 12% to just over 6%), the duration of the economic recession (two and a half years), and Estonia's position in the European Union economic rankings. Technical terms such as "graduated income tax" and "tax hump" are used.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy (digital tax, OECD discussions) and financial regulations (crypto market, MiCA Directive), drawing comparisons with international practice. They also possess thorough knowledge of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and long-standing parliamentary traditions, which they utilize when questioning the presiding officer of the session. Furthermore, they are capable of comparing the administrability and economic impact of various taxes (Digital Tax vs. Sugar Tax).

The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning pension indexation mechanisms, emphasizing that the size of the pension is tied to the average wage and inflation, rather than demographics. They utilize statistics, referencing the 40% average wage target common in developed countries and the high poverty risk faced by the elderly in Estonia. Furthermore, they are well-versed in international economic measures, such as the solidarity tax imposed on Lithuanian banks.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in financial and tax policy, utilizing specific figures (e.g., a billion-euro deficit, a half-billion tax break) and economic terminology (Euribor, solidarity tax, offsetting). This expertise centers on analyzing bank profitability and comparing the Estonian economy with Lithuania and the Nordic countries. The speaker is able to explain why bank profits are high (Euribor) and how taxation would impact investments.