By Months: Aivar Sõerd
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in financial market regulation, tackling specific issues like raising the threshold for prospectus-exempt issuance and relaxing language requirements. He employs technical terminology (issuance threshold, bank-centric) and references statistical context, for instance, by inquiring about the methodology used to calculate stock market volumes in light of Enefit Green’s impact. The overall expertise is geared toward locating the optimal regulatory balance between administrative burden and protecting investor interests.
09.2025
6 Speeches
Strong expertise in the fields of financial regulation, central bank asset management, and securities market law. Utilizes precise technical terminology, such as "derivatives and repo transactions," "green bonds," "netting/clearing," and "statistical valuation models." Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the legislative process, referencing specific statutes and the substance of proposed amendments.
06.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in macroeconomic indicators and budgetary processes. He uses technical terminology such as "nominal labor productivity" and "activity-based budgeting," and refers to specific strategy documents ("Eesti 2035") and IT projects (SKAIS). This expertise extends to the details, as evidenced by inquiries regarding the absence of specific expenditure lines (communication, translation services) in the program-based budget.
05.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in macroeconomics (labor productivity, inflation) and financial regulation. They utilize technical terminology and data, referencing the EU productivity target (110%), the drop in oil prices to 2021 levels, and the limitations imposed by the VAT Directive. They stress their dependence on the calculations provided by experts and analysts (the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Estonia).
04.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in financial policy, particularly concerning the taxation of banking and monetary policy forecasts. Technical terms such as Euribor, net interest income, and advance income tax are used, and reference is made to the consensus expectations of the European Central Bank (ECB) and economic analysts regarding interest rate cuts. To support their arguments, the views of the Ministry of Finance and Reuters news reports are cited.
02.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the fields of taxation and banking, utilizing technical terminology (advance income tax, the 22/78 tax rate) and data provided by the Tax and Customs Board concerning the largest taxpayers. They present specific figures regarding the income tax paid by banks (250 million euros) and the decision of the SEB headquarters, backing their arguments with solid facts. They also explain the cyclical nature of the banking sector and how profits are tied to the overall economic climate (Euribor).
01.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound technical expertise regarding public finance and budgetary structure, using specific terminology such as "activity-based budgeting" and "operating expenditure items" (IT costs, rental costs). They rely on established budgetary logic and current legislation (the 2021 Regulation of the Minister of Finance) and cite criticism from the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice to substantiate their arguments.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in public finance, budget execution reporting, and parliamentary procedures, suggesting they are likely a member or rapporteur of the Finance Committee. They use technical terms such as "performance indicators" and "program activities," and refer to recommendations made by the National Audit Office concerning the speed of fund transfers and the improvement of performance indicators. The legal basis for a 10 million euro budget amendment within the Ministry of Education is addressed in particular detail.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker exhibits profound technical expertise in financial, tax, and budgetary issues, utilizing specific terminology (e.g., covered bonds, crypto assets, prospectus regulation, activity-based budgeting). This expertise is substantiated by detailed references to legislative amendments, including commentary on the substance of 12 proposed amendments and the National Audit Office's evaluations of budgetary practices. The speaker is capable of providing concrete examples (Ministry of Justice metrics, road investment metrics) to illustrate the system's deficiencies.
10.2024
13 Speeches
Demonstrates deep expertise in banking, taxation, and the economic climate, utilizing technical terminology (Euribor, advance income tax, profit distribution). Supports their positions with specific tax revenue data, noting that corporate income tax receipts have exceeded the forecast (80% of the budget as of August). References authoritative sources, such as the monetary policy of the European Central Bank and the opinions of the chief analyst of SEB Bank Lithuania.
09.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in budget processes and the management of administrative costs, citing a previous supplementary budget procedure and its accompanying explanatory memorandum. This professional knowledge relates to the financial aspects associated with the relocation of ministries and the potential for cost savings.
07.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in local government finance, investment types (landscaping, community centers), and commission procedures. They refer to a specific example (Viimsi municipality) and demand a technical clarification of the criteria for state incentives.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of financial and pension systems, citing specific statistical data regarding those exiting the second pillar (184,000, 30,000, 20,000) and the number of investment accounts (under 5,000). This expertise also extends to the regulation of investment accounts, crypto assets, and small funds operating without a license. They are capable of providing detailed accounts of the commission's discussions on complex regulatory matters.
05.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in analyzing taxation, public finance, and the banking sector. He employs technical terms such as Euribor, advance income tax, GDP, and general government debt, relying on European Commission economic forecasts and criticism of outdated calculations. He explains in detail the regulation of the banking sector and the cyclical nature of interest income.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in international tax law (minimum income tax) and financial regulations, utilizing technical terms such as "effective tax rate" and "excess profit." He shows detailed knowledge of Estonian companies falling under the scope of the directive and refers to a study by the University of Tartu. Furthermore, he possesses specific knowledge regarding bottlenecks in the healthcare sector, particularly concerning the procedures for new medicines reaching the market.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in procedural matters concerning European Union lawmaking and its national transposition. He/She refers to his/her knowledge of the work of the Committee on European Union Affairs and uses specific terms such as "transposition of legal acts" and "additional administrative burden."