By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab
Total Sessions: 78
Fully Profiled: 78
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views favor fiscal discipline and structural reforms, such as a progressive income tax and broadening the tax base, in contrast to raising the value-added tax (VAT). The speaker emphasizes the need to find solutions for exiting the inflation spiral and protecting the economy's competitiveness, criticizing the government's short-sighted revenue-collection policy.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
It supports economic intervention and targeted spending (development and entrepreneurship measures) aimed at reducing regional inequality. The goal is to raise the GDP level in less developed regions by utilizing the resources of the new funding period and directing 40% of the measures outside the main economic centers.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker supports state budget subsidies for rail public transport, stressing the necessity of securing adequate funding to avoid increases in ticket prices. The focus is on ensuring the stability of government support and maintaining financial discipline within the transport sector.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
It is critical of making VAT permanent, viewing it as detrimental to competitiveness, especially in the food sector. It supports progressive taxation targeting the wealthy (wealth taxes, excluding the primary residence) to fund national defense and other major expenditures. It considers it important to increase the financial autonomy and revenue base of local governments.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views are pro-business, calling for reduced bureaucracy and increased flexibility in support measures to ensure they have a greater scope. Emphasis is placed on the importance of investment certainty and the necessity of fiscal discipline, warning against the risks associated with a large budget deficit, which could result in even steeper tax hikes. It supports funding national defense, even if it requires tax increases, provided this action builds confidence, and advocates for tax system amendments that foster regional economic development.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The politician supports improving economic growth and competitiveness through the simplification of regulations (planning). He advocates for a targeted tax cut (VAT on foodstuffs), believing that this stimulates the sector, creates jobs, and increases budget revenues in the medium term, contrasting with the short-term budgetary view.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
It supports a tax policy that stimulates consumption, demanding a reduction in the VAT on foodstuffs to promote domestic consumption and economic growth. It is critical of lowering corporate income tax, arguing that this reduces solidarity and places a greater tax burden on individuals through high value-added tax (VAT).
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
It strongly supports the redistribution of tax revenue and the expansion of the tax base through the implementation of a progressive income tax, wealth taxes, and a classical corporate income tax. It sharply criticizes the current tax structure for being excessively skewed towards indirect taxes and consumption taxation, which together account for over 40% of all taxes.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports progressive taxation, stressing the necessity of taxing more expensive cars. It criticizes the government's fiscal policy, which has resulted in a deficit, and demands clarity regarding the nature of the 18 million euro cuts related to salary increases in the education sector. It also supports social exemptions from taxation (for example, minivans intended for large families).
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It supports a market economy approach, while expressing concern regarding the availability of capital for businesses. It demonstrates an understanding of the state's role in providing financial instruments, but cautions against the risks associated with increasing sovereign debt. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of competitiveness for the purpose of economic development.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The text expresses concern over the economic losses sustained by the agricultural sector, highlighting the contraction of the pig farming industry. It acknowledges the sector's economic significance and the necessity of state intervention during a crisis.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It supports reducing bureaucracy and administrative burden for businesses, stressing the necessity of hearing out entrepreneurs' proposals. It demonstrates the understanding that ongoing dialogue with the business community should be standard practice, rather than a campaign presented as an extraordinary measure.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
It supports supplementing the market economy approach with state intervention in areas where the market does not function optimally. It favors the state playing a role in improving access to capital through financial instruments, collateral, and guarantees, in order to support entrepreneurship and investment.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
It supports a larger role for the state in funding education, particularly upper secondary education. It expresses concern regarding the condition of the national budget and inquires about the utilization of European Union funding for educational investments.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It supports an economically sound energy policy, highlighting the affordability of renewable energy relative to nuclear power. It expresses concern regarding the profitability of state investments in the nuclear energy sector. Furthermore, it stresses the crucial role of electricity prices for maintaining the economy's competitiveness.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Supports the maritime transport sector through the reduction of waterway fees, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to bolstering economic competitiveness. Expresses concern over the high cost of electricity and its effect on the economy. Calls for a comprehensive economic analysis for major investment projects, such as the development of nuclear energy.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It expresses concern regarding the sufficiency of financing and demands clear guarantees concerning the adequacy of resources. The approach taken is pragmatic—it acknowledges the necessity of investing in education, but requires realistic funding.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
He supports progressive taxation, emphasizing that more expensive and luxurious cars must be subject to taxation. He criticizes the uniform application of the car tax to everyone, arguing that it is unjust. He expresses concern regarding how the 500 million cost of eliminating the tax system's 'hump' will be covered. His economic views are social democratic, stressing fair taxation and social responsibility.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for strong state intervention in the economy to ensure competition, asserting that "fair competition guarantees fair prices for both household consumers and businesses." He criticizes the "unreasonably large profits" of monopolistic companies and demands that the Competition Authority be given better regulatory tools. The speaker also expresses concern regarding high prices compared to other countries.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker voices strong opposition to monopolistic practices and advocates for safeguarding competition. They are critical of law firms being able to lobby for monopolistic entities, highlighting their commitment to valuing transparency and fairness in the market economy.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong proponent of progressive tax policies, including a graduated income tax, corporate profit tax, and a wealth tax. They criticize the policy of low taxes for the wealthy and stress the necessity of protecting consumers and guaranteeing fair competition. Their economic views are clearly social democratic, highlighting the state's crucial role in regulating the market economy and mitigating inequality.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Supports a business-friendly approach, emphasizing the importance of cooperation over punishment. It demonstrates an understanding that the objective of competition policy is not to impose heavy fines, but rather to eliminate market distortions and ensure fair competition.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Strongly supports boosting productivity and developing a high value-added economy. It takes a critical view of foreign investments with lower added value, which it describes as "subcontracting." It emphasizes the need to invest in local human capital and technology, including digitalization and artificial intelligence.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Based on limited data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about economic views.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker supports public sector investments in the renovation of apartment buildings and shows an understanding of the necessity of combining different funding sources. Their economic views center on the importance of long-term planning and the efficient use of resources, especially in the field of energy efficiency.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Supports investments in national defense and supplementary budgets for defense procurements. Emphasizes valuing employees through salary criteria, referring to teachers' salary negotiations as a positive example for the youth work sector.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker voiced concerns regarding tax hikes, particularly the increase in VAT, stressing its negative effect on people’s ability to make ends meet. He/She supports finding alternative funding sources for national defense to avoid cutting funding for social infrastructure (specifically, the renovation of apartment buildings) and education.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It supports growth in productivity and wage increases, while expressing concern that cheap foreign labor could impede these goals. It emphasizes the importance of economic competitiveness and the necessity of developing industries with higher added value. Furthermore, it advocates for renewable energy as an economically beneficial investment that will ensure cheaper electricity and enhance overall competitiveness.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Supports responsible budgetary policy, where cut plans must be carefully considered. It expresses concern regarding the reallocation of unused EU funds away from the education sector, which underscores the importance of emphasizing educational investments.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports market-based solutions in the energy sector, stressing the benefits of fixed tariffs and improved efficiency. He/She recognizes the necessity of investing in grid development and new technologies, while acknowledging the associated transition costs. The approach is pragmatic, considering the interests of both producers and consumers.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Supports the fair distribution of the tax burden between the state and local governments. It emphasizes the need to compensate local authorities for revenue losses resulting from tax exemptions established by the state.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Supports strengthening the social safety net, stressing the necessity of adjusting the subsistence minimum in line with rising prices. It expresses concern regarding the ability of lower-income individuals to cope in the context of rising prices for food and essential goods.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It accepts the increase in electricity prices (at least 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour) as a necessary cost for ensuring energy security. It supports market mechanisms in the energy sector but recognizes the need for state intervention when securing reserve capacities. It emphasizes that more flexible conditions will result in a lower electricity price in competitive tenders.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports public sector investments in human resources, particularly through the salaries of civil servants. It recognizes market dynamics and the necessity of competition between the public and private sectors for skilled labor.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker advocates for a free-market economy but stresses the necessity of robust regulation to guarantee competition. He criticizes monopolistic practices and unreasonably high prices, asserting that fair pricing stems from fair competition. His economic views are social democratic: he supports the market economy but calls for active state intervention to protect consumers and smaller businesses.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Expresses concern over rising energy prices for consumers and supports short-term state intervention to mitigate high costs. Underscores the necessity of a balanced energy portfolio to ensure long-term price stability. Acknowledges that investments in storage technologies would significantly lower system costs.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes the energy sector's impact on economic competitiveness and the crucial importance of electricity prices for businesses. He/She supports investments in renewable energy as a necessary economic step and criticizes the economic repercussions of the Isamaa electricity market reform. The speaker also expresses concern regarding the energy deficit's potential impact on the economy in the coming years.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Supports strong competition oversight and anti-cartel activity, which indicates a high valuation of free competition in the economy. It expresses concern over the effective detection of competition violations, emphasizing the need for functioning supervisory mechanisms.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports a flexible approach to regulating port services, allowing the minister to establish and amend the list of supplementary services via a regulation in accordance with evolving needs. This demonstrates a pragmatic attitude toward economic sector regulation.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Strongly supports energy security and a competitive energy policy. Emphasizes the need for affordable energy prices and acknowledges that the development of onshore wind power is slower than planned. Shows an understanding of the necessity for trade-offs between the economy and security.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker acknowledges the impact of the security situation on economic decisions, noting the uncertainty felt by both families and businesses. They emphasize the importance of defense investments within the context of economic considerations.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker strongly supports the free market economy and fair competition. He/She emphasizes that more effective competition supervision benefits both consumers (lower prices) and businesses. The speaker opposes monopolistic practices and supports the regulation of market competition.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It directly links the energy sector to economic competitiveness. It supports investments in renewable energy as a prerequisite for economic growth. It emphasizes the negative impact that electricity capacity shortages have on the economy.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Supports market mechanisms and competition, advocating for direct lines for larger consumers to reduce grid tariffs. Views industrial development as an opportunity to reduce the unit price of electricity through increased consumption. Supports subsidies for large investments and business grants.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Supports business-friendly policies through the reduction of administrative burden, but stresses the need for a balanced approach. It considers public trust in annual reports and the continuity of auditing activity essential for the business sector.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Supports active state intervention measures aimed at supporting the economic sector. It backs tax incentives (reduction of waterway fees, the tonnage tax regime) and direct investments (25 million euros derived from CO2 quota revenues). It views the state's role as crucial in ensuring the economy's competitiveness in a global context.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
It refers to state budget issues concerning the financing of maritime safety, noting that the necessary funds have been allocated in the budget. Specific economic standpoints are not apparent.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Actively supports state investments aimed at fostering economic growth, including 160 million euros allocated for strategic projects and contributing 1% of GDP to research and development (R&D). It advocates for investments in green technology and the expansion of renewable energy. Furthermore, it demonstrates robust support for the public sector’s role in stimulating the economy and advancing regional development.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for increasing the financial autonomy of local governments and reforming the land tax system, which reflects a preference for a decentralized tax system. They criticize the state’s passivity in modernizing the tax system and support the regular revaluation of assets, indicating a pragmatic approach to fiscal policy.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Supports large-scale infrastructure projects as an engine for economic development. Demonstrates a pragmatic approach to financing, citing various funding sources (CO2 funds, bridge financing, loan options). Acknowledges the effect of inflation on increasing project costs, but does not view this as an impediment to project continuation.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Advocates for an active state role in supporting the economy during a crisis, particularly through sector-specific incentives. It recognizes the necessity of tax hikes to balance the state budget, yet stresses the importance of long-term financial stability for maintaining competitiveness. It supports the implementation of a corporate profit tax and a "broad-based" distribution of the tax burden across society.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Supports the reduction of the regulatory burden on businesses through raising the thresholds for mandatory auditing. Advocates the use of objective economic indicators (growth in assets and sales revenue) when developing regulation. Demonstrates an understanding of the challenges businesses face in meeting the audit requirement.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Supports public sector investments in energy efficiency and infrastructure development. Advocates for the effective utilization of resources stemming from the European Union's environmental policy at the local level. Stresses the need for more flexible financing conditions.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Supports the amendment of accounting regulations, involving business associations and local governments in the process. This indicates a balanced approach to economic regulation, one that takes into account the viewpoints of both the private and public sectors.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker stresses the necessity of careful resource planning and cost analysis before initiating major energy projects. He expresses concern regarding the efficient utilization of state resources, questioning whether the government should immediately allocate funds without a comprehensive analysis. This suggests a fiscally conservative approach toward large infrastructure projects.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Supports expert-based economic policy and competitiveness analysis. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the banking sector and business organizations, treating them as important partners in economic matters.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
It strongly supports progressive tax policies, including a graduated income tax and wealth taxes. It emphasizes the importance of investments for stimulating the economy, while criticizing cuts to these investments during times of crisis. It advocates for an active role for the state in the economy, including regulating prices during periods of inflation. Furthermore, it recognizes the necessity for the state to support the competitiveness of businesses.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supports greater rights for local governments in imposing taxes, especially when the revenue accrues directly to them. It criticizes the central government's passivity in fulfilling its economic obligations, which impacts local municipalities.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
It supports innovation and technological development in the energy sector, highlighting the economic benefits of increasing energy production efficiency. It demonstrates a positive attitude toward investments in renewable energy, viewing them as a source of economic growth and energy security. Furthermore, it mentions the influence of solar energy on the market price as a tangible economic benefit.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
He supported an active state role in the economy, particularly in funding research and development (R&D). He showed understanding regarding the necessity of tax hikes to fund national defense, referencing the "4% club" of Lithuanian entrepreneurs. He stressed the need to boost productivity and criticized the private sector for its insufficient contribution to innovation. He supported automation, digitalization, and robotization as solutions to the labor shortage.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
It supports fiscal discipline and responsible budget policy, stressing the necessity of taking into account "the capabilities and forecasts of the state budget." Regarding the economic aspects of environmental protection, it advocates for reducing costs by optimizing cash handling, thereby demonstrating a pragmatic approach to economic matters.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is insufficient data.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
He limits himself to noting that most of the assets and real estate belonging to Orthodox congregations are owned by the Estonian state, and the congregations merely use them. He does not express clear economic policy positions in these speeches. Economic issues are not among the topics covered.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It supports technology-driven economic development and the modernization of industry. It views European Union funds and national programs as crucial instruments for reducing economic disparities. It emphasizes the importance of productivity within a regional context.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Expresses concern over the growing financial burden placed on citizens regarding healthcare. It shows support for a system where out-of-pocket expenses do not become an undue burden, highlighting the necessity of a balanced approach to healthcare financing.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker supports increasing the budgetary autonomy of constitutional institutions and criticizes the inconsistent implementation of the public sector salary freeze. They emphasize the need to ensure that institutions have sufficient resources to fulfill their duties and maintain a competitive wage policy for retaining qualified personnel.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
It shows concern over the impact of energy sector investments on consumers and businesses, specifically asking about the size of the grid tariff. The approach is pragmatic, seeking a balance between renewable energy goals and economic costs.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It supports maintaining education spending at 6.2% of GDP, arguing that a good education is an investment. It acknowledges the budgetary challenges but believes that education reforms require adequate funding. It emphasizes that cost savings must not compromise the quality of education.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It actively supports lowering energy prices through the reduction of VAT and excise duties. It stresses the importance of business competitiveness and criticizes the impact that high input costs are having on the economy. Furthermore, it expresses concern regarding economic growth and the situation of entrepreneurs, recommending state intervention to alleviate energy prices.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker supports a progressive tax policy, favoring wealth taxes over raising the sales tax (VAT), arguing that the latter "disproportionately burdens lower-income individuals." They also expressed concern regarding underfunded infrastructure sectors and wish to strengthen them using tax revenue.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Because of the limited data, it is impossible to draw any conclusions regarding the economic views.