By Months: Marek Reinaas
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker exhibits profound knowledge of macroeconomic and business structures. Specific data points are utilized, such as Estonia’s productivity level (77% of the EU average) and the 2024 profit distribution between real estate and banking. The expertise focuses on the role of value added, innovation, and venture capital in international competition.
09.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the legislative process (committee meetings, readings, consensus decisions) and European Union competition law. Specific terminology is used, such as "foreign subsidies," "thresholds," and "directly applicable regulation," explaining the technical nature of the draft legislation. Detailed facts are presented regarding the procedural course and the positions of the relevant officials (Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Kärt Nemvalts).
06.2025
17 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in macroeconomics, competitiveness, and complex legislative procedures. He relies heavily on data and analyses provided by experts (e.g., the Bank of Estonia, the Foresight Centre), utilizing specific statistical indicators (e.g., R&D share of GDP, EU internal market tariff barriers). His knowledge is particularly thorough regarding the export of services, venture capital financing (SmartCap, Rohefond, Kaitsefond), and the nuances of transposing the Competition Act.
05.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the work of the Riigikogu Economic Affairs Committee and detailed procedural norms, providing comprehensive reports on sessions and legal deliberations. They are particularly proficient in procedural issues of competition law (administrative fines versus summary offense proceedings) and the economic metrics of the energy market, employing precise figures and mathematical logic. They accurately quote and reference the positions of ministers and officials.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of procedural and technical expertise in the fields of economic regulation and digital governance. Specific data is utilized regarding the taxi market, such as the high proportion of platform service users (over 80% of the 23,349 service card holders). Reference is also made to relevant legislation (the Language Act, the Public Transport Act) and the intersection of legal and digital issues within the context of a personalized state.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' business diplomacy tasks and the role of the Ministry of Education in eliminating inequality. Specific terminology is employed, such as the "mobility and sports gap," and the necessity for concrete and clear proposals is underscored. The expertise focuses on policy implementation and assessing the capacity of the ministries.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence in public finance, budgetary processes, and structural reforms, employing technical terminology such as "zero-based budgeting" and "personalized state." He stresses the critical role of mathematics in budget analysis and provides concrete figures concerning future deficits—for instance, a 500 million shortfall in social system funding. The analysis centers on long-term fiscal issues tied to social tax revenue.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise regarding state budget planning methodologies (cost-based and activity-based budgeting) and the procedural rules of the Finance Committee. He repeatedly relies on the minutes of committee meetings and the positions of the Ministry of Finance, explaining, for example, the current reduced VAT rates (9% and 13%). He is aware of the amendments to the basic budget law and their impact.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of public finance and the budgetary process, citing specific figures (33% tax revenue versus 43% expenditures) and stressing the significance of the zero-based budgeting methodology. They delve deeply into the complexity of budget formulation and the necessity of finding a balance among competing priorities. Furthermore, they are up-to-date on the major shift in defense doctrine, which necessitates different weaponry.
09.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Finance Committee, focusing on the technical treatment of international tax treaties (avoidance of double taxation). Specific terminology is used, such as "draft ratification bill," "second reading," and "consensus decisions."
06.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure and committee work (Finance Committee), addressing the decisions and timeline for placing the draft bill on the agenda. Instead of focusing on the content of the specific agreement, emphasis is placed on procedural correctness and the thoroughness of the Finance Minister's report. This expertise is focused on the domain of parliamentary internal rules and scheduling.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on issues of economic policy and competitiveness, specifically by inquiring about the coherence of strategic plans. The knowledge is particularly detailed regarding the nuances of Value Added Tax (VAT) and its implementation in Latvia, citing specific percentages and ministerial disputes. This expertise is further revealed in the precise summarization of complex economic-philosophical debates.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process, particularly regarding the work of the Finance Committee and procedural deadlines. He/She uses technical terms such as "deadline for submitting amendments" and "final vote," providing a detailed overview of the committee's decisions.
03.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international tax treaties, the working procedures of the Finance Committee, and commercial trade facts. He addresses technical details, such as the percentage of withholding tax (12.5%) and the treaty's impact on trade, mentioning specific export and import goods (petroleum products, scrap metal, leather goods).