By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Sõerd

The focus is on comparing the economic environment and tax policy of the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania), using these examples as a cautionary tale. It highlights that Estonia's investment climate is more attractive due to the bank taxes imposed in Latvia and Lithuania, citing the SEB group's decision to relocate its head office to Tallinn as a prime example. The regional focus centers on the international investment context and overall competitiveness.