By Agendas: Tanel Tein

Total Agendas: 17

Fully Profiled: 17

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic views support a strategic tax policy where targeted tax rate reduction is a means of bringing global market tax revenue into Estonia and maintaining the competitiveness of the business environment. Emphasis is placed on increasing revenues and allocating them specifically to the fields of culture and sports. Furthermore, support is given to incentivizing the involvement of private capital through additional state subsidies.
2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The economic views center on financing, emphasizing that the implementation of a critical national project (the RAB machine) hinges on European Union funding. This demonstrates a pragmatic approach to utilizing international financial sources for developing infrastructure dedicated to preventing financial crime.
2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives are focused on increasing efficiency and productivity, viewing AI as a tool that helps reduce the legal department's workload and saves time when drafting complex legislation. This indicates support for technological investments that optimize the operations of government agencies.
2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker advocates for economic growth and fiscal innovation, preferring the involvement of private funding over state subsidies due to the significant strain on the national budget (the "big hole" in the state's wallet). They view sports and culture as a robust economic sector and support mechanisms designed to incentivize private sector contributions (for example, state matching or leverage for donations). Smart tax design (such as the remote gambling tax) is also crucial for establishing a long-term, growing revenue stream.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic outlook focuses on cost savings and efficiency, favoring market-based solutions for private healthcare over large public investments. Fiscal responsibility is emphasized, along with the cheaper provision of services (up to 30% cheaper).
2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize competition and long-term economic growth, prioritizing the maximization of potential over short-term tax revenue. Value is placed on attracting new banks to Estonia, arguing that this would generate significantly greater value in the form of tax revenue. Support is also given to creating better conditions for both businesses and retail customers.
2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the necessity of covering the maintenance costs associated with large state-owned structures. Preference is given to solutions that avoid significant wasteful expenditure (or "dead weight loss") and ensure the efficient utilization of public assets, while actively seeking alternative means of cost recovery.
2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker supports economic growth and the functioning of entrepreneurship, emphasizing that generating revenue for the state budget should occur through entrepreneurial income and the income tax derived from it. He clearly prioritizes business interests, questioning the utility of excise tax increases if they lead to a reduction in profits and overall tax receipts.
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The discussion centers on the targeted use of the state grant (0.5 million euros) for promoting youth sports. Belobrovtsev supports restoring the funding to umbrella organizations, whereas the Ministry/Tein favors channeling the money directly to the source to achieve greater efficiency and involve more young people. Regarding the Sports Association Jõud, the point is stressed that adult amateurs should cover the costs of their own events.
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Supports fiscal responsibility and adherence to state budget limits, which is why they do not support the current expenditure increase bill. They advocate for stimulating private sector involvement in the financing of social sectors, seeing great untapped potential in business profits that should be activated through state intervention.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

It strongly supports the involvement of private funding and views sports and culture as a significant economic sector with untapped potential. It emphasizes the need to amend laws to maximize the potential of tax-exempt donations and supports state matching funds for private sector contributions. The economic arguments are aimed at reducing the state's long-term financial burden (e.g., the Health Insurance Fund).
2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives center on the effectiveness of government support (EAS) and the stability of the system designed to attract major investments. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of understanding the rationale and objectives of changes within economic policy.
2024-02-13
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of a Member of the Riigikogu to the Council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting" (372 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives concern the scope and structure of international spending, raising questions about the mechanism for raising and distributing 50 billion euros. The emphasis is on fiscal transparency and clarifying the purpose of the aid (military versus non-military).
2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize public-private sector partnerships, where state funding serves as a strategic signal to attract private sector investments. They support greater private sector involvement in funding science, culture, and sports, viewing government support as a necessary catalyst.