Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-09-11
Political Position
The political stance is centered on advancing the international tax treaty (the agreement between Estonia and Qatar for the avoidance of double taxation). This position is procedural and supportive, stressing the need to bring the draft legislation to a final vote. Any value-based framework has been lost, with the focus shifting purely to concluding the process.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), particularly concerning the work of the Finance Committee and the readings of draft legislation. Technical terminology is employed within the context of international taxation and double taxation avoidance agreements. The expertise is focused on conveying procedural details and linguistic precision.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and factual, characteristic of a commission rapporteur's report. The discourse is logical and detailed, focusing on the presentation of facts (session dates, the absence of amendments) and consensus-based decisions. Emotional or persuasive appeals are entirely absent.
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Activity Patterns
The course of action involves active participation in the work of the Finance Committee, specifically including the session held on September 9th. The speaker's role is to communicate the committee's decisions and the progress of the proceedings to the full assembly, adhering to a strict legislative schedule.
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Opposition Stance
There is insufficient data. The speaker notes that no amendments were submitted by the deadline for submitting proposals, which indicates a lack of active opposition to the draft bill under consideration.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, emphasizing that the commission's decisions to advance the draft legislation were reached by consensus. This indicates smooth collaboration among the commission members, free of opposition. Furthermore, no questions or comments were raised during the committee meeting, demonstrating broad acceptance.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international relations and agreements, covering the treaty between the Republic of Estonia and the State of Qatar. There is no emphasis on Estonian domestic or local regional issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives favor the ratification of international tax treaties designed to prevent double taxation and curb tax avoidance and tax evasion. This indicates support for a stable international economic environment and the maintenance of fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the ratification of international agreements, particularly the draft act concerning the Agreement between Estonia and Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and is driving the procedure forward, concentrating on concluding the second reading and holding the final vote.
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