Session Profile: Tanel Tein
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-10-22
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the bank tax, which the speaker (representing the stance of Eesti 200) clearly and strongly opposes. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the negative signal the tax sends regarding Estonia's potential for attracting new banks and fostering internal competition. The ultimate goal is to create better conditions for ordinary customers and businesses within the banking sector.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the banking sector, tax policy, and economic potential. Terms such as "internal competition," "tax revenue," and "potential" are utilized, highlighting the effect of regulations on the investment climate. The focus is on the sector's development and enhancing its competitiveness.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is analytical and probing, presenting the presenter with logical questions that assess potential. The tone is formal and focuses on rational arguments, emphasizing the tax's impact on the economic signal and seeking better solutions. Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to asking two consecutive questions during the plenary session, which focus on the same economic topic (banking and taxation). The questions are directed at the rapporteur (Andrei) and emphasize the consistency in the development of the topic.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the bank tax policy, as it sends a negative signal to the banking sector. The criticism is policy-based and focuses on the fact that implementing the tax hinders the entry of new banks and the development of internal competition. The opposition is clear, but the tone is solution-oriented.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referenced the party's (Eesti 200) shared stance against supporting the bank tax, highlighting internal cohesion. The dialogue with the rapporteur is constructive, focusing on finding ways to develop the sector and establish better conditions for all stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to find a shared path toward enhanced competition.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national and sector-specific, concentrating on the development of the Estonian banking sector and Estonia's economic potential for attracting new banks. There is no attention given to specific local or international issues.
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Economic Views
The speaker advocates for economic growth, increased competition in the banking sector, and attracting foreign investment (the entry of new banks). Taxation is viewed primarily as a signal that could potentially hinder tax revenue and the sector's development. The preferred approach is improving market conditions through regulation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing a specific tax law (the bank tax). The priority is to find alternative regulatory solutions that would improve internal competition and development conditions within the banking sector, thereby creating better conditions for ordinary customers and businesses.
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