By Months: Tanel Tein
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
10.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of gambling tax legislation, international tax competition, and the establishment of financial mechanisms. Specific data is utilized, including tax revenue of €22M, projected growth of €100M, and a tax reduction schedule from 5.5% down to 4%. Furthermore, analyses from the Foresight Centre (Arenguseire Keskus) and the Ministry of Finance are referenced. Additionally, expertise regarding the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) framework and the necessity of strengthening it in Estonia is evident.
09.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of gambling taxation and regulation. Technical terms are employed, such as the "remote gambling tax rate" and the "strategic design of the tax environment," and a specific schedule for tax reduction through 2029 is presented. Furthermore, knowledge concerning financial supervision (the Financial Intelligence Unit) and auditing requirements is also evident.
06.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the processing of Big Data and the field of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), referencing the work of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). It is stressed that the proposed system is globally unique, necessitating specific preparatory legislative work. Technical and institutional terms such as "Big Data" and "European Union funding" are utilized.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a clear understanding of the workload faced by the Riigikogu Legal Department and the complexity inherent in the legislative process, proposing technological solutions (AI) to accelerate these procedures. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the structural issues surrounding the joint administration of culture and sports, repeatedly referencing the long-standing question regarding the necessity of separating sports administration.
02.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of sports funding mechanisms and their economic impacts, drawing on data provided by the Foresight Centre. He cites specific figures concerning the potential for private sector involvement (1 billion euros) versus the actual revenue generated (5 million euros). Furthermore, he references the potential of the remote gambling tax reform (exceeding 1 billion euros over a decade). Particular emphasis is placed on the economic benefit of prevention, citing, for instance, a 46-fold return on investment for every 1 euro spent on disease prevention.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in healthcare efficiency and economics, specifically by comparing the costs associated with large hospitals versus private medical services. Concrete data is utilized, pointing to potential 30% cost savings for diagnostic tests and blood transfusions. The core expertise lies in comparing the pricing of services and the efficiency with which they are delivered.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in fiscal policy and economic analysis, calling for detailed calculations regarding the impact of excise duties and income tax on the state budget. The discussion also focuses on the management of state assets and the maintenance expenses for large structures (such as a 40,000 square meter prison). They employ economic terminology such as "deadweight loss" and "potential."
05.2024
10 Speeches
Strong expertise in cultural and sports policy, the financing of youth activities, and mechanisms for attracting private funding. The individual utilizes detailed statistical data (e.g., the potential for a 10% tax-exempt donation, 1 billion euros) and technical terminology, demonstrating profound knowledge of the current Income Tax Act and its deficiencies. Furthermore, he/she poses clarifying questions regarding the energy sector (specifically, the phase-out of gas by 2040).
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the areas of sports and culture funding, deficiencies in tax legislation, and health economics. They utilize concrete statistical data (e.g., 0.5% of companies donate, an untapped market valued at 1 billion euros) and cite their background in private enterprise as the source of their problem-solving methodology. Furthermore, they possess knowledge of foreign funding models, mentioning the Canadian foundation as a specific example.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and the work of its committees, submitting a draft decision based on the proposal of the Cultural Affairs Committee. There is also interest in the details of international financial mechanisms and aid distribution, with specific questions being asked about the collection and allocation of 50 billion euros.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of science funding models and private sector involvement mechanisms. They refer to a specific discussion in the Culture Committee, which demonstrates expertise in culture and sports funding topics. The expertise focuses on the strategic management of public-private partnerships.