By Months: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
34 Speeches
Shows detailed awareness of tax policy, excise duties, and budget processes, referencing specific amounts and budget lines (e.g., the Rescue Board's 3.6 million euro surplus). Possesses thorough knowledge of local government (KOV) financing and early childhood education regulations, quoting the positions of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities (ELVL). In foreign policy matters, specific references are made to UN voting patterns and the rules of the Venice Commission.
11.2024
32 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of budgetary processes (the lack of transparency in activity-based budgeting, the earmarked use of the security tax) and social policy (the procedure for pension payouts, specialist doctor visit fees, dental care for pensioners). He shows authority on internal security matters by presenting detailed data on the victims and damages resulting from scam calls and offering concrete legislative solutions (increasing the liability of banks and telecommunications operators). Furthermore, he is familiar with foreign policy voting patterns in the UN General Assembly.
10.2024
26 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the ICT sector, providing detailed comparisons of internet speed and price across the Baltic States and Europe, citing European Commission studies. They are also well-versed in budget procedures and structure, referencing the cost-based budget, the 500,000 euro threshold, and the positions held by the Chancellor of Justice. Furthermore, the speaker utilizes specific data and statistics regarding fraud and damages.
09.2024
41 Speeches
The greatest expertise is evident in matters concerning the financing of social and education policy, specifying concrete subsidy amounts and inflation rates (e.g., a 40% price increase for foodstuffs). The text utilizes statistics (Eurostat) and refers to statements made by PPA Director Egert Belitšev, demonstrating awareness of public sector resource issues. Furthermore, the author is familiar with international norms (UN voting practices, EU holidays) and economic indicators (the average working hours figure).
07.2024
21 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure (including the procedural timeline and the time of enactment) and constitutional matters, citing commissioned legal analyses and Supreme Court decisions. Furthermore, a detailed inquiry concerning the ICT sector has been presented, bringing forth specific data regarding the profits of major telecommunications companies. Knowledge is also demonstrated on the topics of local government financing and regional policy.
06.2024
28 Speeches
Demonstrates authority on tax policy and budget issues, utilizing specific figures (e.g., 76% opposition, 1100% increase in the citizenship fee) and referencing points in the coalition agreement. It also shows knowledge of foreign policy norms (interference in the internal affairs of another country) and personnel matters in the education sector (teacher qualification requirements).
05.2024
44 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in education policy, particularly concerning teachers' salary coefficients, the sticking points of transitioning to Estonian-language instruction, and the failures associated with exams. They are well-versed in fiscal policy and economic forecasts, citing IMF data regarding Estonia's recession and inflation. Furthermore, they are meticulous regarding legislative procedures (constitutional conflicts) and the requirements for protecting cultural heritage (the Estonia theater extension).
04.2024
30 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education and social policy, citing statistics on teacher burnout and salary increase figures (e.g., 17 euros gross). They are familiar with the details of tax policy (the tax hump, excise duties) and quote experts regarding the security of e-elections, such as a representative of Cybernetica AS. They also refer to international examples (over 100 countries, Portugal) concerning holidays and taxes.
03.2024
17 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise regarding tax policy (specifically the bank tax and consumption taxes) and the challenges facing the education system (teacher shortages, children with special educational needs (SEN), and the transition to Estonian-language instruction). They utilize statistical data, citing figures from Statistics Estonia concerning unemployment and birth rates (noting the lowest birth rate since 1919) as well as studies on teacher burnout. The speaker stresses that the education system is not operating in sync with the evolving economic system, which exacerbates the labor shortage.
02.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic and demographic policy, referencing studies by the Institute of Economic Research and historical birth rate data (dating back to 1919). He/She addresses detailed legislative nuances, such as the specific provisions for student loan forgiveness in the case of twins and public transport ticket prices in the counties. Furthermore, he/she demonstrates knowledge of national defense expenditures and international developments related to NATO (e.g., Donald Trump’s comments).
01.2024
17 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education, detailing the shortage of support specialists, the bottlenecks in the transition to Estonian-language education, and the issue of teacher salaries. Specific questions regarding figures and amounts were also presented concerning the impact of the tax package and the revenue base of local municipalities. Specific terms are used, such as SEN children (children with special educational needs), the C1 language proficiency requirement, and the allocation of corporate income tax revenue to local governments.