By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 141
Fully Profiled: 141
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
No data available.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic views are strongly anti-monopoly, criticizing the agreements between pharmaceutical manufacturers and general practitioners (GPs) that create an unethical system of kickbacks. The speaker suggests that the prescribing of medicines is motivated by rewards, such as trips abroad, rather than the patient's actual needs.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views emphasize social justice and criticize the government's expenditure of 8.2 million euros on officials' salary increases, deeming it an unfair priority. The speaker strongly advocates for social redistribution and the prioritization of subsistence benefit recipients, who have been left in a "ridiculous situation." The preference is for strengthening the social safety net rather than increasing administrative costs.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views stress the sanctity and inviolability of private property, pursuant to Article 32 of the Constitution. The speaker is strongly opposed to taxes intended to eliminate private property or forcibly change behavior, such as reducing car dependency.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the Rail Baltic project, arguing that its cost has increased exponentially and that it will not yield economic benefits, but rather inflict significant damage. He/She supports terminating contracts that are economically unsound.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The economic views are directed towards protecting consumer rights concerning self-repair and preventing the formation of monopolies, criticizing the EU regulation as serving the interests of battery and accumulator manufacturers. It is emphasized that legislation should not cause material damages during administrative procedures related to rental agreements.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are fiercely opposed to the government's tax policy (they feel "taxes have been cranked up"). Support is voiced for entrepreneurs who oppose the government, and labor protests are backed, specifically by supporting the teachers' strike and pointing to the withdrawal of subsidies from German farmers.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data. The topics in question are related to constitutional law, privacy, and the surveillance society, not directly to economic policy, taxes, or the budget.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Although bank accounts are mentioned, they are discussed only in the context of privacy and snooping. There is no information regarding positions on taxes, spending, regulation, or economic growth.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is vehemently opposed to taxes (specifically the motor vehicle tax) and advocates for financial relief for citizens, having submitted a draft bill aimed at reducing the basic fees charged by bailiffs. They support the indexation of benefits for reservists and the exemption of pensioners from the hunting permit fee, emphasizing social justice and the state's responsiveness.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for economic freedom and property rights, emphasizing that money is personal property and its use should not be restricted. He opposes government regulation that would prohibit large cash transactions (such as buying an apartment) without prior bank authorization, deeming such measures unconstitutional.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal fairness, emphasizing the principle that one should not have to pay for services they do not use. The financial constraints of local governments are acknowledged ("Local municipalities have little money"), which prevents them from granting exemptions, but solutions are demanded to protect citizens.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views strongly oppose tax increases, arguing that raising income tax (from 22% to 24%) and business income tax (from 20% to 22%) diminishes people’s capacity for consumption and investment. He/She criticizes the government’s assertion that the tax hikes will leave people with more disposable income, and deems the reported statistical economic growth detached from reality.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Data is scarce.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic considerations are constrained, highlighting the Chancellor of Justice's stance that "not a single cent" should be spent on the unlawful system. This indicates strong opposition to using public funds to finance illegal activities.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic analyses emphasize that changing the clocks does not yield energy savings; instead, it harms the economy by reducing productivity and negatively affecting dairy herds. He rejects officials’ claims that abolishing the time change would lead to major economic and organizational problems, demanding statistical proof.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The discussion centers on regulating platform services (such as taxi operations) by implementing language requirements. Strict oversight and regulation are favored to ensure the quality of service and adherence to the law within the service sector.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on the transparency of the ownership form and financial management of the major project (Rail Baltic). Emphasis is placed on the need to scrutinize the structures of business interests and state governance, demanding specific legal information.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the reliability and cost-efficiency of energy production. Criticism is directed at the low efficiency and high maintenance costs associated with reserve capacity (thermal power plants), which negatively impact the overall growth of energy prices.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing income tax, VAT, vehicle taxes, and excise duties. They oppose the selling off of Estonia’s natural resources (wind farms, phosphorite, groundwater) and accuse the government of serving the interests of large corporations and banks. Government policy is viewed as aiming to turn pensioners and large families into "ballast" (dead weight) and effectively drive the population out of the country.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on ensuring consumer protection and making sure that the burden of proof is not unreasonably heavy for the consumer. The emphasis is placed on legal fairness and protecting the consumer against vague legal provisions.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The policy supports strong government regulation to ensure equal business standards within the sector, requiring taximeters and regular technical inspections for all participants. Concern is expressed that unregulated market development will lead to the formation of a monopoly and the displacement of traditional taxi companies (such as Tallink taxis).
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the motor vehicle tax is evident in economic perspectives, supporting its repeal and criticizing the coalition's earlier resistance to the repeal bill. The speaker cites the massive volume of complaints related to the car tax as an argument proving its failure.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views focus on criticizing tax policy, strongly opposing the motor vehicle tax due to its breach of constitutionality. A clear and understandable justification is also demanded for the necessity of amending the Income Tax Act, which calls into question the transparency of the government's fiscal policy.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition is being expressed to the car tax, which opponents are attempting to stop through legal and procedural arguments. The objective is to impede the implementation of the levy, signaling resistance to new state tax obligations.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The politician is critical of the state paying subsidies to foreign companies for wind energy construction, especially when the government claims that funds are scarce. He advocates for fiscal prioritization, directing limited resources toward strengthening national defense.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives support reprioritizing the state budget to immediately increase compensation for reservists, arguing that funding sources (such as the 2.6 billion allocated to NGOs) already exist. The speaker criticizes government spending that favors large corporations and officials, describing the state as a "pyramid scheme run by network marketers." He opposes placing the obligation to compensate reservists for lost wages onto employers.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker harshly criticizes Estonia's economic environment, calling it poor and detrimental to investment. The primary issue cited is electricity prices, which, in his view, are so exorbitant that they actively deter foreign investors.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views center on protecting the interests of the agricultural sector, stressing the need to regulate property damage caused by harmful agents. Particular emphasis is placed on the fact that damage to sown seeds is serious and generally not subject to compensation, which suggests a desire to improve the economic situation of farmers.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are expressed skeptically, given that the government’s promise of cheap electricity is being labeled a myth. The speaker prioritizes the health of the Estonian people and the protection of the natural environment above economic growth or cheap energy, arguing that these are not sufficient reasons to sacrifice public health.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives are implicit, focusing instead on regulatory clarity within the context of the amendments to the Industrial Emissions Law. The preference is for legal certainty and restricted discretion for officials, ensuring that companies can exercise their statutory rights within the stipulated timeframe.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective links employment with language policy, emphasizing that the solution to the labor shortage is paying higher wages to local Estonians. This is the preferred solution over immigration, which threatens the preservation of the Estonian language.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data regarding economic positions.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic arguments stress the fairness and equality of taxation, while criticizing the car tax for treating identical vehicles unequally. The speaker also advocates for lowering the VAT rate, pointing out that its current level is too high and is causing financial hardship for citizens.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic positions concern the control and accountability of the use of public money, demanding strict transparency regarding expense reimbursements. The speaker emphasizes that public interest requires transparent justification for officials' decisions. Broader positions on taxes or economic growth are absent.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Data is lacking.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly critical of the current tax policy, arguing that the disregard for fundamental basic principles has driven the economy into a ditch. He/She emphasizes the need to follow the advice of economists and criticizes Estonia as a "red lantern" in Europe due to high taxes and a poor standard of living.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Data is scarce.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strongly opposed to excise duty increases (alcohol, tobacco, fuel, electricity), arguing that this "will strip the Estonian people of their last resources." They believe that tax revenue is unfairly channeled toward fulfilling the long-term support agreement for Ukraine (100 million euros annually). The government's policy is criticized for "milking the dairy cow dry and then taking it to the slaughterhouse."
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data. The speeches focus on constitutional and legislative issues, while economic policy topics remain unaddressed.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The economic platform is staunchly opposed to tax hikes (such as car and property taxes), viewing them as destructive to personal income and assets. The government's fiscal policy is criticized as ruinous to Estonia and a cause of widespread bankruptcies. It supports the employer-initiated work stoppage, or lockout, as a means of exerting economic pressure on the government.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The economic viewpoint addresses the state's fiscal responsibility, requiring the government to compensate individuals for damages incurred due to the failure of critical infrastructure. This underscores the state's obligation to bear the financial burden resulting from security incidents.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are tied to resource nationalism and the protection of national wealth, stressing that Estonia’s mineral resources must not fall into the hands of greedy foreign entities. The speaker emphasizes that information regarding these mineral resources is "the greatest treasure," arguing that concealing this information allows foreign companies, which stand to make billions in profit, to enrich themselves at Estonia’s expense.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on healthcare expenditure, advocating for a national subsidy for cancer medications to reduce patient costs. At the same time, it supports shifting the financial obligation for abortion from the state to the individual seeking the service.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports tax cuts, demanding that the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs be lowered to 5%. This position is motivated by the social need to alleviate people's financial difficulties, citing the desire to improve the situation of consumers through tax relief.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to new taxes (specifically the car tax) and stress the necessity of streamlining state finances and the budget. They demand transparency in state accounting and oversight, drawing a comparison between the current situation and the fraudulent activities of private entrepreneurs, who would already be facing prosecution.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are critical of environmental regulations, which are often viewed as someone’s grand business scheme. The speaker suggests that CO2 quotas and wind turbines have been artificially created to establish a market, rather than to solve genuine problems.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are critical of the current tax system, which is deemed unsuccessful and has resulted in a protest action by the hospitality sector (cafés, restaurants, accommodation establishments). This signals opposition to the Reform Party's fiscal policy and support for the business sector's concerns.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The discussion covers customs tariffs and the stiffening of corresponding penalty rates, which the speaker opposes unless violations are properly substantiated. This indicates resistance to overly stringent regulatory interference that could potentially harm economic activity, and it underscores the danger of a conflict of interest regarding the Minister of Finance's conduct.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are articulated through the protection of property rights, which, pursuant to Article 32 of the Constitution, are considered inviolable and equally protected. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing the inviolability of property through legal norms that preclude its limitation by time limits in lower-tier legislation.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize financial savings and optimal solutions, standing in opposition to draft legislation that would result in over a million euros of additional cost to the taxpayer. The speaker is concerned about the costs borne by taxpayers due to chambers that have been constructed but remain unused. Labor concerns are also addressed, referencing Estonian Railways' planned strikes and the dissatisfaction expressed by employers.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is strongly opposed to budget cuts, arguing that, in their view, these measures will destroy the economy and lead to labor disputes. They expressed solidarity with the concerns of both employer associations and the railway workers planning a strike, stressing the importance of economic growth.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, emphasizing that high taxes stifle entrepreneurship and reduce people's incomes. At the same time, there is support for directing state financial resources (transferable sums) toward struggling social and cultural sectors, which indicates a certain degree of support for redistribution.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker criticizes the government's spending priorities, arguing that they "are funneling millions everywhere else but neglecting their own people." They strongly oppose raising medical user fees, stating that this makes it harder for people to make ends meet and access essential services, and citing the necessity of ensuring social protection.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic perspective strongly opposes tax increases, arguing that they cut into people's incomes and stifle both consumption and the ability to invest. He criticizes the government’s assertions regarding the positive impact of tax hikes, labeling them a deliberate falsehood. He also supports eliminating minor state fees for pensioners, citing their previous contributions to society, as well as the high fuel costs incurred when performing duties as hunters.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic positions are tied to national resource protection, opposing projects that facilitate the export of Estonian minerals and raw materials under the guise of European Union funding. This points to a protectionist approach regarding the use of the country's resources.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly nationalistic, rejecting the free transfer of natural resources to foreign investors and French private capital. They demand that the exploitation of natural resources must provide the state with the financial resources currently lacking in the economy, rather than leaving the local population with mere pennies. Foreign investment in this sector is viewed as exploitative.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views emphasize the protection of Estonian land as a limited and valuable resource, opposing its cheap acquisition by foreign capital. The speaker is concerned about the intrusion of foreign capital (a French private equity investment fund), which threatens private property and national wealth.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
There is not enough data. The topic covered is historical and legal, not economic.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of maintaining state subsidies for farmers to prevent the disruption of business operations and ensure food security. The speaker calls for the necessary funds to be allocated from the state budget, prioritizing the sector's stability and security over fiscal discipline.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
There is not enough data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is strongly opposed to the car tax, arguing that it imposes significant annual costs (30,000 euros) on cultural heritage preservationists and hobbyists. Deep skepticism is expressed regarding the government’s economic motives, with the suggestion that the implementation of these taxes is linked to schemes involving corruption and personal enrichment. Furthermore, the speaker opposes cuts to social benefits (for disabled people and child allowances).
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Data is scarce.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly concerning the car tax, which is viewed as destructive to private property and coercive. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of better managing the state's purse and finding funds within existing resources, while criticizing the indiscriminate distribution of money and the government’s lack of financial competence.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The economic position is strongly opposed to raising taxes, particularly in the context of the Land Tax Act, which is considered economically devastating for individuals. It advocates for an independent revenue base for local municipalities and resists centrally imposed tax obligations.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Economic viewpoints are strongly critical of the profit-driven activities of foreign corporations in the Estonian energy sector, claiming they are simply "raking in the money here." He/She criticizes how energy prices are determined on the exchange, which keeps costs high for the Estonian people. The speaker prioritizes national interests and energy security over foreign capital.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to taxes, specifically opposing the VAT, income tax, sugar tax, car tax, and the planned property tax, arguing that they destroy private property. He views the increasing tax burden as a tool used by globalists to drain the nation and make life in Estonia impossible.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
No data available
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic perspectives are fiercely opposed to new taxes and government spending, especially regarding foreign aid, which is widely considered a waste of taxpayer money. The new tax is framed as a measure that strangles the populace, pointing to a strong preference for fiscal discipline and prioritizing domestic needs.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the introduction of new taxes—the "tax axe." Criticism is leveled against the state's practice of handing out money abroad (101 million via ESTDEV), with demands for fiscal discipline and for funds to be channeled toward the benefit of the Estonian people. The government's justifications concerning procedural costs are also being questioned, with the assertion that they are inaccurate.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are sharply critical of the government's actions, which have resulted in the destruction of the economy and widespread business bankruptcies. Climate policy is viewed primarily as financial manipulation and a business scheme (CO2 quotas, the sale of wind turbines) designed to serve the interests of a select few. The protection of Estonia's economic interests at the European level is demanded.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views are presented indirectly, emphasizing that the car tax and sugar tax are trivial matters—a mere trifle ("köki-möki")—compared to the correct selection of the individuals governing the country. The focus is rather on the quality of governance than on direct economic policy.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Insufficient information
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient dataset
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
No data available
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The economic views indirectly touch upon tax policy, as the speaker supports the proposal to scrap the introduction of the motor vehicle tax. Specific stances on taxation, spending, or economic growth are not directly evident in the speeches.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing the 'tax avalanche' (excise, income tax, VAT, car, sugar) which puts families with many children in a difficult position. The speaker opposes the government's spending priorities, particularly the allocation of funds to bring in talent from third countries at the expense of domestic services.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views focus on tax policy, clearly supporting a reduction in the VAT rate for cancer medicines to improve access to healthcare. The sugar tax is mentioned in passing as a smaller issue compared to E-substances, indicating a preference for regulation over taxation.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Not enough data. Although the capacity for drone manufacturing is mentioned, it is treated primarily as a strategic and military matter, rather than an economic policy question.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Data is scarce.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Data is scarce. The speaker uses the analogy of the private sector employer/employee relationship to criticize the prime minister's accountability, but economic policy positions (taxes, spending, regulation) are not presented.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are cautious and emphasize the negative financial repercussions of an accelerated transition to renewable energy, remaining skeptical of the government's promises regarding cheaper energy. The speaker is concerned about the economic issues referenced by the head of the stock exchange, evidently preferring stability over a rapid, but risky transition.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are linked to energy stability, emphasizing that renewable energy cannot meet demands during winter or for more complex tasks (e.g., welding), thereby forcing the use of fossil fuels. It prioritizes the reliability and practical feasibility of energy production in Nordic conditions.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views are focusing on the rising cost of living and the resulting poverty, accusing the government of waging an economic war against the people. Emphasis is placed on the need to understand and improve the livelihood of the poor, contrasting sharply with the government’s narrative focused purely on percentages and figures.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the privatization of strategic state-owned enterprises, as this prioritizes shareholder profit over public interest. State control is advocated to ensure energy security and prevent unfavorable grid tariffs and exorbitant market prices for consumers.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Not enough data
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly focused on the protection of taxpayer interests, standing against tax increases and government spending policies. Fiscal responsibility is emphasized, along with the necessity of making decisions that align with taxpayers' expectations.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker voices opposition to the Ministry of Environment's position, which places aviation competitiveness and EU GDP growth above public health. He/She criticizes the economic arguments being used to justify potentially hazardous fuel additives in the aviation sector.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for lowering excise duties (including the excise duty on natural gas) to alleviate the tax burden on the population and preserve purchasing power. The objective is to maintain the competitiveness of businesses and curb the rise in unemployment, which indicates support for a growth-oriented fiscal policy.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic positions are not stated; the economic activity (the shipping of goods to Russia) is treated solely in the context of a political and ethical violation.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic perspectives expressed are strongly critical of the avarice of major corporations that flooded the market with unresearched drugs purely for the sake of massive profit. The speaker points out that the budgets of these corporations are many times greater than those of entire nations, and suspects that financial interests are prioritized over public health concerns. He specifically references the funding provided by the Bill Gates foundation and its alleged link to depopulation objectives.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic outlook is heavily focused on protecting private property rights and the free market. The speaker opposes new taxes (such as the car tax) and mandatory renovation costs, viewing them as tools for the liquidation of private property, comparable to historically excessive burdens. He emphasizes that property rights guarantee a free market.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
He/She strongly advocates for lowering income tax, arguing that this move boosts net income, stimulates consumption, investment, and employment, thereby leading to economic growth. He/She opposes the government's tax hikes, which, in his/her estimation, reduce incomes, impact the cost of living, and incentivize the use of under-the-table payments (or 'envelope wages').
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The economic views expressed are critical of large and costly projects (such as Rail Baltic), which are deemed harmful to the Estonian economy and destructive to the country’s natural resources. He opposes tax increases, arguing that people should be allowed to keep their money. Furthermore, he advocates for preserving the domestic mining sector, while opposing the extraction and export of resources carried out by foreign firms.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of national fiscal sovereignty, calling into question the mandatory compliance with VAT rates set by the European Union. An independent right to levy taxes is preferred.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker emphasizes the dire economic situation of the workforce (teachers) and criticizes the government's position that additional funds cannot be allocated due to the approved budget. He supports the right to strike as a means of solving economic problems, thereby opposing rigid budgetary discipline.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives are linked to agriculture and the green transition, indirectly alluding to the opposition against regulations that are causing widespread protests and economic damage among farmers.