Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-18 20:15
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 90
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 1h 5m
AI Summaries: 90/90 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
The agenda item concerned the third reading of the draft 2025 supplementary budget act (651), initiated by the Government of the Republic. Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented a report explaining that the content of the bill had changed during the proceedings, increasing revenues by 26.3 million, expenditures by 36.9 million, and investments by 41.9 million euros. A significant portion (44.2 million) is directed towards comprehensive national defense, of which 30 million will go to the administrative area of the Ministry of the Interior, and 12 million to road construction. The parliamentary group of the Social Democratic Party submitted two amendments: raising the subsistence level (6 million euros) and offering free kindergarten places in all local governments (22 million euros). Both proposals were rejected by the Finance Committee, citing the government's position that the supplementary budget should not create additional permanent expenditures, and emphasizing the autonomy of local governments. The debate was heated, focusing on the Reform Party's contradictory stance regarding kindergarten fees (supporting them in Tallinn but not at the national level) and the postponement of raising the subsistence level. The opposition (Centre Party, SDE, Isamaa) criticized the government's economic policy, the opacity of the budget, and the expansion of the public sector. The bill was put to a final vote and adopted.
Decisions Made 2
The amendments submitted by the faction of the Social Democratic Party (raising the subsistence level and free kindergarten places) were disregarded and were not subject to voting (pursuant to § 120, subsection 5 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act).
The draft law (Bill 651) concerning the 2025 State Supplementary Budget, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was passed into law (with 47 votes in favor and 23 against).
Most Active Speaker
Annely Akkermann (Chairman of the Finance Committee, Reform Party, right-wing) was the most active speaker, presenting the report on the draft bill and answering numerous questions regarding the content of the supplementary budget, the observations of the National Audit Office, and the rejected amendments proposed by the Social Democrats.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller presides over the sixth item on the agenda, the topic of which is the third reading of Draft Law 651 on the 2025 State Supplementary Budget Act. The rapporteur is Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and prior to this, Peeter Ernits raised a procedural question.
Peeter Ernits
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Peeter Ernits told the manager that the initial concern about smoke has been replaced by a wild torrent of letters demanding an end to the torture of chickens, and he asked if there was any way to limit this, as he hasn't been able to handle them for the third day straight.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller stated that the matter was not related to the chairing of the session or the procedure, requested that they contact the IT department, and then called Annely Akkermann.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann stated that the 2025 supplementary budget, in its amended form, increases revenue by 26.3 million, expenditures by 36.9 million, and investments by 41.9 million. The largest portion is allocated to broad national defense projects (totaling 44.2 million), of which 30 million falls under the administrative area of the Ministry of the Interior, and 12 million is added to road construction. Two proposals from the SDE faction concerning subsistence measures and free kindergarten places did not receive support in the Finance Committee. Furthermore, the proposal by the National Audit Office to specify concrete allocations in §2 was deemed inappropriate, as the section constitutes a general regulation. The committee approved the text for the third reading and decided to conclude the third reading with a final vote.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann presented the procedure for the third reading of the 2025 supplementary budget bill. During this process, revenues and expenditures were increased, with the lion's share (44.2 million euros) being directed toward comprehensive national defense and road construction. She simultaneously confirmed that the Finance Committee had rejected the Social Democrats' proposals to raise the subsistence level and create free kindergarten places, and subsequently moved to put the bill up for the final vote.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller offered his thanks, noted that there were also questions, and invited Riina Solman to speak.
Riina Solman
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Riina Solman stated that the draft bill includes the Ministry of Culture's media policy, with investments detailed in the supplementary tables. She then asked how the funds would be allocated among media companies and which ones would be prioritized, highlighting the need for transparency and stressing that this information should not be a state secret.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann refers to the explanatory memorandum of the draft legislation, recalling that the formulation and implementation of media policy was the topic at hand, and lists the sums earmarked for financing ERR's crisis resilience and other equipment.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller called Lauri Läänemets to the front.
Lauri Läänemets
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Lauri Läänemets expressed surprise that the Social Democrats' proposal to abolish kindergarten fees nationwide did not receive support. He noted that Tallinn is in favor of the measure and that implementing it nationally would be cheaper than doing it on a municipality-by-municipality basis. He then asked what the government's arguments and the commission members' opinions are.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann said that the representative of the Social Democrats was absent during the preparation for the third reading, and consequently, there was no discussion in the committee. She added that the Riigikogu should not intervene in the budgetary and political decisions of local governments, but if Tallinn or other local governments wish to offer free kindergarten places, then by all means, they should go ahead.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller invited Tanel Kiik to speak.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik expresses bafflement that reasonable proposals to raise the subsistence minimum and abolish the kindergarten participation fee failed to gain support in the committee despite broad consensus.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann provided an overview of the voting results concerning the amendment proposal to raise the subsistence benefit limit. Although the proposal was voted down (3 in favor, 6 against), she emphasized that both the Minister of Finance and social policy experts deem raising the limit necessary, and this matter will be actively addressed during next year's budget process.
Annely Akkermann
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Amendment Proposal No. 1, which concerned raising the subsistence benefit limit, received three votes in favor: Andrei Korobeinik, Aivar Kokk, and Kersti Sarapuu. Voting against were the speaker (Diana Ingerainen), Maris Lauri, Aivar Sõerd, Tanel Tein, and Mart Võrklaev. Furthermore, the Minister of Finance has stated that raising the limit should be considered, and this is already a subject of discussion within the framework of the budget preparation process for the coming year.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invites Andrei Korobeinik to take the floor.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Overall, Andrei Korobeinik expressed disappointment that the subsistence benefit would not be increased, and proposed that the state should cover kindergarten fees on behalf of local authorities—a measure he deems necessary and one that could also be implemented in Tallinn and Pärnu.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller emphasizes that it is your time.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik asks why the Reform Party does not support this proposal.
Annely Akkermann
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It emphasizes that state budget funding relies on taxes and tax increases are unpopular, meaning we eventually have to accept that local municipalities must provide free kindergarten spots themselves.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller calls on Riina Solman and asks her to take the floor.
Riina Solman
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Riina Solman expressed dissatisfaction with the earlier answer, stressing that state support must not become the price of political loyalty. She posed questions regarding the state support plan for Delfi Meedia, specifically addressing the grounds, conditions, and decision-makers. She referenced independent sources indicating that Delfi Meedia leaders are anticipating additional subsidies, which could potentially increase pressure on their reporting and undermine balanced and objective media coverage.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller delivered a brief thank-you speech.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann stated that she had read the explanatory memorandum regarding the 4.1 million appropriation and had answered the question precisely, but the subject that was actually raised was not discussed in the committee, and she is unable to answer those questions.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invites Züleyxa Izmailova to speak.
Züleyxa Izmailova
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Züleyxa Izmailova asks whether the Reform Party considers the sustainability of tax policy and supporting Estonia's long-term strategic goals.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann vigorously defends the Estonian tax system, citing the OECD's recognition of it as the world's best for 11 consecutive years, and emphasizes that a competitive tax environment is essential for the economy and exports, thereby categorically rejecting criticism claiming that the system does not support the country's strategic goals.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann confirms that the Estonian tax system has been ranked the world's best by OECD countries for 11 consecutive years, and a competitive tax system is crucial for the economy and exports. However, she cannot agree with the view that it fails to support strategic objectives, adding that the topic was not discussed in the committee during the processing of the draft bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invites Tanel Kiik to the stage.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik accuses the presenting party of a programmatic contradiction, asking why the Finance Committee did not support the proposal to abolish kindergarten fees for all children, even though this is an election promise of the party and the Prime Minister's position, and the money for this is available in the state budget.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik asks how it is possible that the Reform Party did not support the abolition of the kindergarten participation fee, even though this is their programmatic position and a key issue for the Prime Minister.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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This is a very short speech, which states that it is now your turn, and it concludes with thanks.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik points out that if funds can be found to subsidize the wealthy, then the claim that there is a lack of financial means for making changes cannot be taken seriously.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann refutes the claim that there is "free money" in the state budget, explaining that the volume of expenditures exceeds revenues and the deficit is covered by borrowing. She further emphasizes that abolishing kindergarten fees is an autonomous decision for local municipalities, into which the Riigikogu should not intervene or apply pressure.
Annely Akkermann
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Akkermann emphasizes that the state budget totals 18 billion, and this figure includes a loan, while the volume of revenues is smaller. Therefore, the funds are not available solely for that purpose. Furthermore, local governments have the autonomy to abolish the kindergarten fee (as Tallinn desires), a matter on which the Riigikogu (Parliament) should not exert pressure.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller calls Andrei Korobeinik to the stage.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik emphasizes that while there is money in the state budget, the unused balances that ministries carry over are partly classified. Before addressing the supplementary budget or the one planned for the autumn, it must be clear exactly what ministries are carrying over every year, because without a clear overview, state finances cannot be managed, and the way management has been handled in recent years might actually be part of the problem.
Annely Akkermann
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He stressed that the claims regarding a decrease in the state budget and a deterioration of finances during the Reform Party's tenure are false, given that the budget volume has actually grown in recent years and Fitch confirmed Estonia's sovereign credit rating at the A+ level.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invited Heljo Pikhof to take the floor.
Heljo Pikhof
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Heljo Pikhof emphasized that the Social Democrats have submitted an amendment proposal to the state supplementary budget to abolish kindergarten fees in all local governments, and that this principle should be extended to the national level, citing the Reform Party's 2023 election program.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The central message of the speech is that now is your time.
Heljo Pikhof
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Heljo Pikhof stresses the need to fully contribute to the fulfillment of this important election promise.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller thanks the audience and concludes the speech with a word of thanks.
Heljo Pikhof
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Heljo Pikhof asks why the promised direction is not being followed.
Annely Akkermann
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The Prime Minister’s party is pushing for this direction within the Tallinn municipal government, but the national government does not support the amendment intended to incorporate fixed costs into the budget.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Andrei Korobeinik asks the chairman of the session a question.
Andrei Korobeinik
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My concern is that Rapporteur Annely did not answer the question I posed regarding the funds being transferred, but instead used distorted information that is irrelevant to the matter, and spoke about the rating in the context of the state budget. Therefore, I request guidance from the Chair so that the debate may remain pertinent.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller stresses that questions must always be answered, and clarifies that the discussion currently held in the Finance Committee will be presented by Annely Akkermann, and the answers depend on whether the discussion actually took place, but now he invites Züleyxa Izmailova to speak.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann asks if she is still allowed to answer Andrei Korobeinik.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller announces that it is not possible right now, and Züleyxa asks a question, following which Andrei can also be answered.
Züleyxa Izmailova
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Züleyxa Izmailova demands that the promise to abolish kindergarten fees nationwide be fulfilled, because local governments have autonomy, but they lack the necessary funds.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann said that the election promises of the Reform Party were not discussed under this agenda item, and the carryover of balances was not addressed this time, although it had been discussed a week earlier in the Finance Committee in a different context. Furthermore, the committee has an overview of the carryover of balances for all members, with the exception of the Ministry of the Interior, whose administrative and personnel costs remained unitemized.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller asked Heljo Pikhof to take the floor.
Heljo Pikhof
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Heljo Pikhof expressed surprise that the authors of the election program failed to consider fixed costs, and she emphasized that eliminating kindergarten placement fees is a crucial step toward unified Estonian-language education. Now that the Prime Minister’s party is promising free kindergarten across Estonia, she calls on the Social Democrats and other parties to fully support this idea.
Annely Akkermann
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According to the speaker, the Reform Party's election program is not being discussed in the Finance Committee, and Regina Vällik stated that the government does not support creating additional permanent expenditures in the supplementary budget. Furthermore, if any local authority wishes to abolish kindergarten fees, that is an autonomous decision for that local authority's council.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller addresses Anti Allas and invites him to take the floor.
Anti Allas
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Anti Allas notes that Tallinn is perceived as the whole of Estonia, which is hurtful to the people of Southeast Estonia in the context of kindergarten fees. He asks why the raising of the subsistence level, which the Minister of Finance supported, was not adopted today and why that decision was postponed. Furthermore, he asks whether you have discussed the reasoning behind why this should be done at this time.
Anti Allas
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Anti Allas, who expressed concern about Tallinn-centric politics and the situation in Southeast Estonia, asked the rapporteur why the Social Democrats' reasonable proposal to raise the subsistence level was postponed, given that people are already facing significant economic hardship and require immediate assistance.
Annely Akkermann
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The government does not support the creation of additional permanent expenditures through the supplementary budget and is seeking ways to raise the subsistence level during the preparation of next year's budget.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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This is just a short plea directed at Anti Allas: "Anti Allas, please!"
Anti Allas
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The speaker poses a simple, ordinary person's question: what are these people going to do for the next six months?
Annely Akkermann
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The three options are: local municipalities can provide additional benefits (most of them do), adjusting the personal or family budget to look for job opportunities, and finding ways to save money.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller expresses his thanks, announces that there are no further questions, opens the floor for discussions with the factions, and on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party Faction, Andrei Korobeinik requests the floor.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik accuses the Reform Party of causing ten years of regression in the Estonian economy, which has resulted in purchasing power dropping back to 2015 levels. He also slams the government for its opaque financial management, comparing it to "demented squirrels" hiding nuts. Additionally, he criticizes the supplementary budget procedure, arguing that it avoids fundamental decisions needed to stimulate the economy, thus ensuring that the societal divide deepens and the rich win.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik accuses the Reform Party of the non-transparency of the economy and budget, claiming that the supplementary budget is a technical document that does not entail fundamental decisions, and that the rich will win again next year.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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He is asking for three extra minutes.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik argues that the Reform Party’s budget logic is widening the gap between the rich and the poor. He proposes implementing a progressive income tax, increasing the efficiency of the public sector, and investing in free kindergartens and higher subsistence benefits. Furthermore, he criticizes the decision to abandon the bank tax and urges against supporting the supplementary budget, arguing that these steps are necessary for the Estonian economy to grow and the standard of living to improve.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Diana Ingerainen will speak next on behalf of the Eesti 200 faction.
Diana Ingerainen
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Diana Ingerainen stated that the 2025 supplementary budget is a crucial step in strengthening Estonia’s security because it channels scarce resources into national defense, underscores the importance of flexibility and decisiveness, and affirms the priority of broad-based national defense, even though compromises will have to be made, and it remains essential to ensure transparency and performance indicators.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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We will now hear the immediate response, and Annely Akkermann is invited to speak.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann asserts that, due to upcoming tax changes, the effective income tax rate for higher-income individuals is significantly greater than that for lower-paid people, and she calls on Andrei Korobeinik to speak correctly.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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According to Arvo Aller, the time for a rejoinder had now arrived, and he raised a point of order, noting that he didn't want to start a math lesson here, and drew attention to Andrei Korobeinik's procedural question.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik expressed deep concern regarding Annely, who, when approaching the podium, speaks off-topic and mentions the sums of 1200 and 8000 euros, ultimately asking, "Where is the pensioner who receives 8000 euros?"
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Aller noted that the speech addressed pensioners, explained that a response from the floor could not predetermine the topic, and added that now Tanel Kiik will deliver an authorized speech from the podium on behalf of the SDE faction.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik is asking for three minutes of extra time, just in case.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller requested that three more minutes be added.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik criticized the government for failing to consider the Social Democrats' proposals in the supplementary budget regarding raising the subsistence level and abolishing kindergarten place fees, emphasizing that security is livelihood.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller announced that three minutes should be added to the time.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik criticizes the Reform Party's hypocrisy regarding the issue of kindergarten place fees, and announces that the Social Democrats will vote against the supplementary budget because it fails to improve people's livelihoods.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The address begins with thanks, and next Aivar Koka, who represents the Isamaa faction, takes the stage.
Aivar Kokk
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The presentation, according to Aivar Kokk, concerns an embarrassing supplementary budget that fails to deliver the expenditure savings promised by the coalition, instead increasing costs. He accuses the Reform Party of granting income tax exemptions to the highly paid at the expense of the poor, and points out the economic stagnation, the negative impact of tax hikes, and the lack of transparency regarding the use of agency funds—issues that two Eesti 200 ministers refuse to clarify.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk sharply criticizes the government's supplementary budget, calling it an embarrassing expenditure-boosting budget that ignores the savings promised in the coalition agreement and stifles the economy with continuous tax hikes. This is particularly true at the expense of the poor and pensioners, who are set to lose their income tax exemption. The speaker argues that instead of stimulating the economy, taxes are constantly being raised, and demands transparency regarding ministerial spending, pointing to tens of millions of euros hidden from the Ministry of Finance.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar requested three minutes of extra time.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk states that next year's additional funding and the income tax exemption for high earners constitute an unrealistic promise that will damage the economy and leave pensioners worse off. He emphasized the necessity of cutting costs, adding that Isamaa cannot support this supplementary budget.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar concisely and specifically requested three minutes of extra time to finish his presentation or address.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk sharply criticizes the current government’s tax policy and supplementary budget, asserting that the income tax exemption for high earners is a costly and unjust measure that drains over half a billion euros from the state budget. He further emphasizes that governments led by the Reform Party have plunged the Estonian economy into a deep recession for three years, arguing that economic growth is achieved by cutting costs, not increasing them, which is why the Isamaa party will not support the supplementary budget.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The speech simply says that now is your time.
Aivar Kokk
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He asks to be shown the lines where defense spending is increasing, according to the coalition agreement.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar thanked the colleagues and concluded the debate, informing that prior to the final vote, two amendments submitted by the Social Democratic Party faction would be reviewed. These amendments are not subject to a vote under the provisions of § 120, subsection 5 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act (RKKTS). Furthermore, the lead committee has decided to proceed with the final vote on Draft Bill 651 and begin its preparation, after which he asked the Riigikogu to take a position and vote on the draft law concerning the state's 2025 supplementary budget.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Bill 651 was adopted by the Riigikogu: 47 members voted in favor, 23 against, and there were no abstentions.