Session Profile: Tanel Tein
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political focus centers on strategic tax policy and expanding the state's revenue base through the gambling sector. This position strongly supports designing a tax environment that ensures Estonia's competitiveness in the global market, while linking this initiative to the targeted financing of culture and sport. The overall mandate is clearly policy- and results-based, emphasizing the objective of generating additional revenue.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy, gambling sector regulations, and state funding schemes. Specific terminology is employed, such as the remote gambling tax rate, audit control, and approval from the Financial Intelligence Unit. The expertise is aimed at justifying a well-considered tax policy measure and providing a detailed explanation of the establishment of new funds.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and structured, presenting the content of the draft bill as logical points ("four main directions of change"). The tone is optimistic and persuasive, emphasizing well-thought-out steps and positive outcomes regarding state revenues and security. The appeals are primarily logical and focused on political objectives.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to the submission of the draft bill during the extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is visibly collegial, as the draft bill is being submitted by the individual and 15 other members of the Riigikogu. This suggests a readiness to consolidate support behind a specific legislative initiative.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the state's revenue base, and the development of culture and sport) and international competitiveness (attracting engagement for Estonia from the global market). Nationally significant sports facilities are mentioned, but local or regional emphasis is missing.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for a strategic tax policy where reducing tax rates serves as a mechanism for boosting state revenues and enhancing global competitiveness. We support incentivizing entrepreneurship via a private capital mobilization fund, effectively linking fiscal discipline (revenue generation) with core business interests. Furthermore, ensuring the security of the sector through appropriate regulations is crucial.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward the development of culture and sports, which is funded through gambling revenues. Key priorities include the construction and renovation of nationally significant sports facilities, as well as attracting private funding into social sectors.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Gambling Act and other laws, concentrating on tax reform and enhancing sector security. The speaker is acting as the initiator, presenting a draft bill aimed at generating additional revenue for the state through tax design and establishing new earmarked funds under the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
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