Session Profile: Aivar Sõerd
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
2024-05-08
Political Position
The political position is clearly geared toward supporting the taxation of windfall profits, citing the profit increase of bus companies resulting from the closure of the Finnish-Russian border as an example. He/She stresses the necessity of expanding taxation to other sectors where favorable economic conditions emerge, demonstrating a strong focus on fiscal policy. At the same time, he/she holds the view that the favorable period for the banking sector is naturally coming to an end.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of finance, taxation, and monetary policy, particularly concerning the banking sector. He/She uses technical terms (e.g., Euribor, advance income tax) and explains in detail how the central bank's interest rate policy impacts inflation and bank profitability. He/She stresses that banking is one of the most heavily regulated sectors.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly formal and substantive, especially in the section concerning the committee presentation, where he/she provides a fact-based overview of the discussion. When addressing economic topics, the tone is analytical and logical, focusing on the relationship between market conditions and regulation. When procedural boundaries are exceeded, he/she directs the questioner to the next opportunity for debate ("the round of negotiations"), thereby maintaining strict order.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu plenary session, speaking as the representative of the lead committee and providing a detailed overview of the bill's processing schedule and the committee's decisions. He also referenced his previous work as Director General of the Tax Board, though he stressed that this was long ago.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the broader political inertia regarding the taxation of windfall profits in economic sectors other than banking. He dismisses questions about his distant past as Director General of the Tax Authority, deeming them irrelevant and inappropriate.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is committee-based and consensual on procedural matters, such as the designation of the representative of the lead committee. He refers to the support for the bill from the representative of the Center Party faction, demonstrating a readiness for cross-factional support for the specific piece of legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national tax policy and international monetary policy (European Central Bank). As a regional example, the operations of bus companies tied to the closure of the Finnish-Russian border are highlighted, which impacts transit passing through Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic views focus on taxing extraordinary profits and ensuring fiscal discipline. He/She emphasizes the regulation of the banking sector and forecasts that the favorable market conditions for banks are passing due to the drop in Euribor and the rising interest costs on deposits. He/She also notes that corporate income tax revenue is being collected well this year.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Bill 367, regarding which he/she will present the lead committee's report, emphasizing the majority vote of the Riigikogu membership required for its adoption. Furthermore, initiating new bills for taxing windfall profits in other economic sectors is a priority.
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