By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and macroeconomics, referencing the Estonian economy's two-year recession and the dampening effect of tax hikes on economic growth. They are familiar with the specifics of the particular bill (the car tax) and are capable of raising questions regarding its social and constitutional compliance.

Expertise is evident when addressing the connections between public health and tax policy. The speaker is familiar with specific policy measures, such as the sugar tax, the taxation of healthy food, and the funding of school meals. They are capable of presenting immediate and specific alternative fiscal policy solutions.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic issues, referencing the duration of the economic downturn and the necessity of restoring economic growth. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the skill of requesting concrete examples of government intervention regarding the preservation of production and employment within businesses.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of taxation alternatives, proposing a luxury car tax model as an alternative to the flat tax. He also refers to historical economic transactions, labeling the privatization of Estonian Railways a loss-making fraud. To rhetorically underscore the lack of competence, a recent poll result (19% trust in the Prime Minister) is cited.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of banking and tax policy, highlighting a specific comparative fact regarding the high cost of Estonian loans within the Eurozone. The focus is on financial regulations and the social impact of taxation.