Session Profile: Aivar Sõerd
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-06-05
Political Position
The political stance heavily focuses on criticizing the results of the second pillar pension reform, citing the low uptake of investment accounts and significant withdrawals. The position is results-oriented and skeptical about the reform's success, directly requesting the Ministry of Finance to evaluate the outcome of the reform. Furthermore, it is actively involved in processing draft legislation related to financial regulation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial sector, particularly regarding the Funded Pensions Act, investment accounts, and the regulation of crypto assets. Specific numerical data is cited concerning the number of people who have left the pension pillar (e.g., 184,000, 30,000) and the number of pension investment accounts (under 5,000). Furthermore, the speaker is well-informed about crypto asset regulation and the topic of licensed service providers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and data-driven, especially when presenting the work of the commission, where emphasis is placed on consensus decisions and deadlines. When questions are posed, the tone is critical and skeptical, requiring the Ministry of Finance to evaluate specific policy outcomes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the work of the Finance Committee, serving as the representative of the lead committee and presenting detailed reports to the plenary assembly regarding the committee's sessions and decisions. This pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on the legislative process, including calculating the deadlines for submitting amendments.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the Ministry of Finance’s activities and the results of the pension reform, which is considered unsuccessful because people did not start investing themselves as expected. The opposition is fundamentally policy-based, focusing on the reform’s poor numerical indicators and the overall lack of results.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation within the Finance Committee is consensual and collegial, repeatedly emphasizing that decisions regarding the handling of the draft legislation (placing it on the agenda, concluding the reading, appointing a representative) were made unanimously. This indicates a readiness to achieve compromises and work together within the committee.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is insufficient data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on financial regulation and the performance of the pension system. Skepticism is voiced over whether the pension reform successfully guided people toward independent investing, and there is support for adequate control and regulation of financial instruments (such as crypto assets) via licensed service providers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on financial regulation, including the processing of amendments to the Investment Accounts Act and the Funded Pensions Act. The speaker acts as a representative of the leading committee, ensuring the smooth progress of the legislative process and adherence to deadlines, and also addresses aspects related to small funds operating without a license.
2 Speeches Analyzed