Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-06
Political Position
The political position is aimed at advancing the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between the Republic of Estonia and Pakistan, highlighting its potential for fostering trade. This stance is procedural and policy-supportive, focusing on the management of legislative work. Support for the agreement is moderate, predicated on the hope for future economic growth.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international tax treaties and trade statistics, explaining the exceptional nature of the withholding tax rate (12.5%) and the background of the negotiations. Specific data is presented concerning Estonia's exports (refined petroleum products, scrap metal) and imports (leather products) with Pakistan.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, serving the purpose of providing an overview of the Finance Committee’s work and decisions. Logical appeals are utilized, and it is emphasized that the debate held within the committee was "short and intense, but important."
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, serving as the representative of the Steering Committee and providing an overview of the Finance Committee's meeting and its decisions. Their activities involve managing the legislative procedure, including explaining the reasons for the session's postponement.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism, but the speaker reports on critical or clarification-seeking questions raised by other Riigikogu members (Aivar Sõerd, Rain Epler). These questions concerned the size of the percentages related to the agreement and the significance of the agreement.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and procedure-oriented, emphasizing the Finance Committee’s joint decisions and proposals to conclude the first reading. The speaker acknowledges the questions and discussions raised by colleagues in the committee, showing readiness for a substantive debate.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely international, concentrating on the economic and tax relationship between Estonia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The current status and future potential of Pakistan as a trade partner are analyzed.
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Economic Views
The promotion of international trade through tax treaties is supported, as this is seen as having the potential to boost trade, despite Pakistan currently being a minor partner. A higher withholding tax rate (12.5%) was accepted following negotiations, given Pakistan's desire to withhold taxes.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft Act concerning the ratification of the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The speaker, representing the lead committee, is a proponent and initiator of the bill, and moves to conclude the first reading.
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