By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 132
Fully Profiled: 132
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
They are strongly opposed to tax hikes and the increased tax burden, highlighting high prices and the economy's stagnation. They criticize the government's wasteful spending (billions allocated to Rail Baltic and wind farm developers) and the expansion of bureaucracy (400 million for the Ministry of Climate). They support independent, unvarnished economic analysis and defend the Institute of Economic Research against government attacks.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of exercising extreme caution when altering tax policy. The speaker is critical of providing subsidies to economically successful non-profit organizations, arguing instead for tax incentives that benefit groups directly assisting the Estonian populace. Furthermore, he/she questions the judicious use of the state's fiscal resources.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views stress the need for fiscal discipline, sharply criticizing the rise in national debt (11.5 billion) and the expense of servicing it. The speaker is demanding a reduction in the VAT on groceries, arguing that the current rate—the highest in Europe—hinders healthy choices and forces people to buy cheap "junk" food.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they are killing the economy and business, citing the effect of the registration fee on the car industry as a prime example. The government's budget is viewed as irresponsible and only sustainable through borrowed money. A pro-business environment is preferred, and inefficient state spending is criticized (specifically mentioning the salary increase at the Ministry of Defence).
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports reducing the tax burden for families and stresses the importance of keeping financial promises. It is critical of the state, which might leave refundable money sitting idle in a prepayment account instead of paying it directly back into people’s bank accounts. It emphasizes that even small sums (a few dozen euros) matter to people.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to divert funds away from wasteful projects and invest in domestic infrastructure that would yield greater benefits. Concern is expressed regarding the inefficient use of EU funding and potential fines should Latvia fail to meet its obligations.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, requiring strict control over spending and the balancing of state finances. The speaker opposes aggressive borrowing policies, raising the tax burden (especially consumption taxes like VAT, car tax, or property tax), and abolishing the tax hump, arguing that this harms low-wage earners and the middle class.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are critical of the rising tax burden, especially for landowners who face nature conservation restrictions. He expresses concern regarding the inefficient use of state funds in developing strategic enterprises that are later sold abroad, pointing to the need for improved governmental oversight.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The economic stance is firmly geared towards protecting national interests, opposing pan-European taxes, which are deemed ideological and harmful burdens for Estonian businesses and the economy. The speaker questions Estonia’s sovereignty if it is impossible to sidestep such taxes.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to tax hikes and spending cuts, which are viewed as bleeding the public dry and causing investments to flee. Concerns are being voiced that continuous financial squeezing and intimidation will lead to the departure of specialists and investments.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic viewpoints are sharply critical of current fiscal policy, opposing tax hikes and new levies that fuel public discontent. Strict accountability is demanded regarding the use of public funds, especially concerning the Ministry of Defense's 5 billion euro budget, hinting at financial impropriety.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports the preservation of production sectors (beekeeping), viewing them as a crucial element of food security. This economic stance necessitates state intervention through regulation and protective measures in order to prevent production from ceasing and to safeguard the means of production.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Strongly supports lowering taxes to stimulate the economy, having submitted a draft bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to reduce VAT on domestic food products. It argues that this measure would increase VAT revenue collected into the state budget and would provide a legal framework for micro and small enterprises in rural areas.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views emphasize concern over high unemployment (over 64,000) and oppose government plans to bring in large numbers of foreign workers, especially when local jobs require specific qualifications. The commentary ironically criticizes the claim that importing murderers is either a necessary support for Estonian exports or helps reduce joblessness. The "milking" of the Swedish taxpayer is also noted.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives express opposition to the covert raising of the tax burden (VAT, income tax) under the guise of a security tax. The speaker criticizes the lack of transparency in the government's fiscal policy.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It expresses strong criticism regarding the government's massive spending, specifically mentioning 2.6 billion allocated to wind energy tycoons and 5% of GDP directed towards the defense industry. This indicates opposition to channeling public funds toward supporting political allies or projects deemed wasteful or impractical.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are critical of energy projects that result in high grid fees and electricity prices, the cost of which must be borne by the entire nation. The payment of nuisance fees is considered an ethically negative phenomenon, viewed more as a payoff or a bribe than as economic compensation.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they cause price inflation, reduce real wages, and hinder investment and job creation. This perspective favors a fiscal policy that protects people's purchasing power and standard of living, and criticizes the inaccuracy of the government's forecasts.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The budget outlooks are fiscally critical, emphasizing the redistribution of existing funds and contrasting expenditures on propaganda (€2.5 million) and e-elections (€3.1+ million) with the necessary increase in teachers' salaries (€8 million). The government's claims that taxes are rising but the tax burden is not increasing are being criticized.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Strong opposition to tax hikes (VAT, car tax, property tax), as these measures reduce people's purchasing power and damage business, ultimately driving the country into an economic recession. It supports the interests of businesses, rejecting the government's assertions that entrepreneurs are "crooks." Furthermore, it views biofuel mandates as economically detrimental ideological components.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax hikes and new taxes, arguing that they will cool the economy, increase inflation, and cause unemployment. He advocates for economic growth that would ensure a higher GDP, and criticizes both European green policy and the Estonian government's ambitious climate goals, which are pushing the agricultural sector to the brink of disaster.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
A strong anti-regulatory stance, particularly concerning gender quotas for listed companies and green transition regulations, which are viewed as bureaucratic and detrimental to national wealth. It fiercely defends private property, labeling any restrictions as nationalization and demanding fair, market-value compensation from the state. Furthermore, it criticizes the high state expenditure resulting from the payment of these compensations.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The economic perspective focuses on the funding of social services, where there is sharp criticism regarding the funneling of state and public funds to nursing home operators linked to the Reform Party. This indicates opposition to a system that permits unethical profits derived from essential services, even as the quality of those services deteriorates.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they have pushed people past their breaking point and are fueling inflation and out-migration. They advocate for lowering taxes and excise duties to alleviate the burden on consumers and mitigate price increases, particularly concerning fuel costs. Furthermore, they are worried that the current tax policy is shrinking the GDP.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views expressed are firmly opposed to these taxes (specifically the Car Tax), arguing that they are based on failed forecasts and foolish government decisions. Concern is voiced over the impoverishment of the populace, who can no longer afford to finance the government's failures, stressing the necessity for a more responsible fiscal policy.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strongly advocates for assisting consumers through tax policy, demanding a reduction in VAT on essential goods so that people have more disposable income. They are critical of the government's position that merchants would simply pocket the tax cut, emphasizing the need for oversight by the Competition Authority.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic platform strongly advocates for tax cuts, particularly lowering the VAT on food items to mitigate the financial strain on the populace. It criticizes government policies that serve the narrow interests of the elite (bankers, wind energy moguls) rather than focusing on the welfare of ordinary citizens and small business owners. It supports economic measures designed to improve the circumstances of the average person.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints emphasize the importance of affordable energy and support the domestic oil shale energy sector. They oppose regulations that have artificially inflated energy prices and put the European Union at risk of ruin in global competition, prioritizing economic pragmatism over ideological environmental policy.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker opposes the government's tax policy, suggesting that taxes are actually rising despite the government claiming otherwise. He sharply criticizes the channeling of state resources into the pockets of major business interests (arms dealers, renewable energy magnates, bankers) while social benefits are simultaneously being cut. He advocates for social redistribution and the protection of the vulnerable by the state.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker strongly supports regulations to prevent unfair competition in the public transport market, demanding a level playing field for taxi services. He criticizes ride-sharing operators who are operating on a massive scale but fail to comply with the requirements imposed on traditional taxi service providers. This position favors regulated market conditions and seeks to protect traditional service providers.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that 20 new taxes plus the cost of abolishing the tax 'hump' (500–700 million) will ultimately be borne by the poorest segment of the population. They advocate for cheap and stable oil shale energy and are extremely critical of the government's plans to hand out billions of euros (ranging from 2.8 billion up to 20 billion) to a select few "green and energy profiteers." They also oppose the infringement of landowners' rights and the reduction of compensation (which they equate to nationalization).
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to circumventing sanctions for the sake of short-term profit, indicating support for strict regulations and the enforcement of international trade restrictions. Economic interests (the Stark Logistics business) are clearly subordinated to security and moral considerations.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The economic perspectives emphasize the principles of the free market and oppose government subsidies for the business sector, particularly for renewable energy, labeling such support a non-market scheme. It advocates for redirecting billions in investments away from infrastructure and toward social policy and family support.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
He/She is strongly opposed to tax increases and criticizes government measures that worsen the standard of living and reduce people's financial stability. He/She opposes ending the indexation of pensions and cutting family benefits, stressing the detrimental effect these measures have on women.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to abandon the wasteful green transition and redirect billions into security, opposing fiscal puritanism. Criticism is leveled at the government's hypocrisy regarding indexation, where they support protecting the profits of wind farm developers but cut back on pensions and defense spending.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Economic views center on the transparency of public spending and anti-corruption efforts. They criticize government decisions that seem to favor major sponsors in the IT sector (Nortal, Bolt). Opposition is also voiced against the proposed car tax, citing its unconstitutionality, and the financial mismanagement involving Nordica is strongly condemned.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
He/She is critical of the government subsidies aimed at specific sectors (startups, the film industry), viewing them as the result of lobbying efforts. He/She opposes the fast-track procedure for short-term employment, fearing it will turn the country into an "immigration pump." He/She prefers genuine startups ("garage boys") over large companies that are already established in the market.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to increasing the tax burden and criticizes the government’s assertions that people will retain more disposable income despite the introduction of new taxes. Furthermore, he/she questions the Ministry of Education’s alleged savings of 300,000 euros, which were supposedly earmarked for specialists’ salaries, citing the creation of new centralized positions.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are characterized by strong opposition to corruption and unethical profits. The speaker sharply criticizes those who outrageously profiteered from vaccines while simultaneously skimping on costly and necessary research, labeling this an economic and corruption crime.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, as the speaker believes these have caused a long-term economic decline (11 consecutive quarters). Criticism is leveled against the implementation of income tax, VAT, excises (petrol, diesel, gas), and new taxes (the car tax, security tax, and corporate profit tax). The government's promise to revert to a simple income tax system is considered a deception.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives highlight the necessity of protecting public assets and demanding accountability for the financial management of state-owned enterprises. The speaker is vehemently opposed to financial irregularities and corruption, which undermine the asset base.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views center on fiscal integrity and the fight against corruption within public finance. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's allocation of funds, which directs green transition subsidies to specific business groups ("the circle of energy businessmen"), viewing this as corrupt preferential treatment.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic viewpoints are expressed through concern over the damages inflicted upon the agricultural sector by large predators and migratory birds, emphasizing the necessity of protecting producers' interests. Furthermore, he/she indirectly supports saving state funds and criticizes the wasteful spending of money under the guise of science, citing the US example.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The economic views expressed are critical of state intervention and subsidization, particularly within the context of the green transition, where billions are being channeled to specific business groups. The speaker criticizes the high CO2 taxes levied on fossil fuels, which he considers "insane" and believes distort energy market prices. This, in turn, artificially creates the myth of expensive fossil energy and cheap, subsidized wind power.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No direct economic stances are presented. Opposition is expressed to the government's actions aimed at withdrawing benefits from families, especially large families, citing that this conflicts with the constitution.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of the oil shale energy sector and opposes any taxes or fees that increase its cost, as well as the subsidization of renewable energy. Their economic platform focuses on the recovery of Estonian business and the overall economy, coupled with sharp criticism of government policies that they argue are causing the current economic downturn.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It advocates for the restoration of fair market competition in the energy sector, calling for an end to the irrational subsidization of renewable energy and the artificial taxation of fossil fuels. The priority is an economically sustainable and affordable energy supply, which runs counter to the ideological goals of the green transition.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker is critical of directing billions of euros toward renewable energy developers, viewing this as prioritizing a profit cartel at the expense of the taxpayer. He also stresses the necessity of protecting households from electricity price anomalies and questions the state's fiscal responsibility. Furthermore, he demands a temporary suspension of CO2 and environmental fees during the crisis.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives offered are limited to criticizing the impact of funds distributed by politicians on scientific consensus, stressing that science itself is dependent on the money politicians hand out. There are no stated positions on taxes, trade, or broader economic policy.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The prevailing economic stance is firmly opposed to new taxes, particularly in a climate where inflation is already eroding budgets that are stretched thin. The focus is on protecting wage earners and low-income individuals, favoring instead a responsible fiscal policy that avoids burdening citizens with extra levies. New taxes are viewed as both irresponsible and unjust.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The economic views are pro-market and anti-regulation, stressing that climate agreements damage the national economy and undermine people's ability to cope financially. They support consumer freedom regarding vehicle choice (opposing mandatory electric vehicles) and criticize the subsidization of costly renewable energy projects.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on reducing the state budget deficit and keeping taxpayer money within Estonia. They oppose unconditional foreign aid (€1 billion) and demand that €100 million be redirected toward domestic needs to avoid tax hikes (car tax, VAT) and social spending cuts (Health Insurance Fund, large families).
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of maintaining national control over strategic mineral resources to guarantee the nation's resource independence. Opposition is voiced against ceding these resources to foreign partners under the guise of meeting European green objectives.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are strongly opposed to the excise duty hikes, arguing that they fuel cross-border trade and result in a loss of tax revenue to Latvia. The speaker stresses that the government's actions have led to a general rise in prices across Estonia, forcing people to purchase fuel, essential goods, and groceries from Latvia. He criticizes the Ministry of Finance's impact assessment as completely detached from reality and utterly naive.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker strongly defends the inviolability of property and the right to privacy concerning the EU's proposed asset register, which would include cash reserves. He/She criticizes the government's tax policy—calling it a "tax tornado"—and the budget reduction for the Health Insurance Fund, arguing that this negatively affects the working conditions and pay of healthcare workers.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives are focused on protecting the well-being of the Estonian people, emphasizing the growing number of households facing payment difficulties and the rising cost of food, which makes Estonia the country with the most expensive food in Europe, second only to Denmark. The speaker is fiscally skeptical regarding foreign aid, suspecting that money, both flowing into Estonia and being disbursed by Estonia, disappears without actually increasing the welfare of the nation.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Economic views stand firmly against the current coalition, criticizing the unprecedented increase in taxes, levies, fees, and fines, which has resulted in an economic recession and widespread impoverishment. It supports the preservation of national assets (mineral resources) and opposes the concentration of benefits in the hands of an increasingly smaller circle.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize strict fiscal discipline and cost cutting, particularly by reducing spending on the green transition and the Ministry of Climate, in order to redirect funds towards national security. It supports making the presentation of cost distribution mandatory based on economic substance and views the current government's administration as wasteful, citing "overpaid activists."
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It supports reducing bureaucracy and duplication. Its economic stance focuses on improving the living conditions in rural areas and criticizes taxation that penalizes forced commuters (car users). It advocates for investments that would bring services and jobs back to the countryside.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and the reassessment of national priorities, particularly during periods of austerity. Criticism is leveled against the use of Health Insurance Fund money (€300,000) to finance elective abortions, and the government is accused of impoverishing families (through cuts to family benefits and the introduction of a car tax) via its economic policy decisions.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Strongly supports tax cuts (specifically VAT on foodstuffs) aimed at improving consumers' financial well-being, particularly for lower-income residents. It opposes new taxes (such as the car tax), arguing that they will cause widespread price increases, especially affecting food transportation. The stance on major national projects (Rail Baltic, the green transition) is critical; these are viewed as pointless and wasteful, and the funds should instead be redirected toward improving public welfare or national security.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on reducing the tax burden, being strongly opposed to the car tax and supporting its complete abolition. Concern is expressed that this taxation could undermine the state's ability to acquire vehicles for free transfer to the state during a crisis situation.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
No data available.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly anti-regulation regarding climate policy, arguing that the CO2 tax makes fossil fuels, which are inherently cheap, ideologically expensive. He/She predicts that the current policy will lead to a decline in the competitiveness of the European economy and the impoverishment of the people.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations center on the need to ensure financial security for families, viewed as a crucial component of universal drug problem prevention. There is no available data regarding taxes, spending, or broader economic regulations.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are being voiced as a concern over the excessive regulatory burden placed on employers, which stems from the obligation to account for social genders. It is stressed that the employer must commit too many resources to dealing with "all this madness," pointing to the reluctance to implement new regulations in the world of work.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of the market economy and opposes excessive state regulation, particularly in the form of ESG requirements, which he believes impede business activity. He supports the introduction of a banking tax to curb the repatriation of profits by foreign banks. He also expresses concern regarding the loss of state revenue resulting from the removal of tax incentives.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax hikes, arguing they will bankrupt businesses and suppress consumer spending. He slams the government’s massive spending (on projects like Rail Baltic and the green transition) as wasteful and demands these projects be halted to address the budget deficit. He prioritizes maintaining social benefits and enforcing fiscal discipline, specifically at the expense of these major projects.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and transparency, criticizing the ambiguity of the state budget and the alleged siphoning off of funds. The security tax is opposed because it harms small businesses while large corporations optimize their taxes. It is emphasized that tax policy should support the economic engine, not drive businesses into bankruptcy.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives focus on the funding of the social sector, stressing that current budget cuts impede the identification and assistance of children who require help. The speaker directly ties the motivation of employees and the achievement of the law's goals to the availability of adequate state financing.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints strongly favor regulation, particularly for curbing monopolies where the free market has failed. They prioritize the organization and maintenance of existing infrastructure over new, uncertain grand projects, accusing the government of wasting money. It is demanded that, in return for high taxes, the public must receive quality public services, such as proper road maintenance.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic viewpoints focus on opposing the car tax, as it hinders life in regional areas and forces people to give up their only means of transportation. Concrete infrastructure projects (such as the Haapsalu railway) are preferred over bureaucratic programs that do not improve the lives of people in peripheral regions.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Being skeptical of the government's economic policy—which promises to fix state finances and boost purchasing power—and deeming it unrealistic. It is stressed that rising prices are worsening people's daily livelihoods and the overall economy, particularly among cultural workers.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are skeptical regarding the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy, stressing that building a parallel universe will cost billions, which negates the alleged price drop. There is strong opposition to ceding state resources to foreign companies on preferential terms and to pressuring private landowners.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Strongly opposes general taxation and the idea of "taxing the rich," calling it a "socialist class-hatred agenda." It argues that the nation’s true wealth comes from population growth and investing in children, not from new taxes. It criticizes the government’s cuts made at the expense of families (parental benefits, large family allowances) and the opaque distribution of 2.4 billion.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
His economic views are strongly pro-business, opposing government regulations that stifle genuine economic activity (oil shale mining). He demands that the state compensate entrepreneurs for expenses incurred and considers businesses to be the engine of the economy. He advocates strict fiscal discipline, emphasizing the necessity of reducing state budget expenditures in the social sector.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The speaker is calling for strict fiscal accountability and transparency in public finances, sharply criticizing the opaque spending of 2.4 billion euros. He opposes the government's austerity measures, which increase the burden on taxpayers (such as the rise in specialist doctor fees) and reduce social protection. He remains skeptical about the profitability of new revenue streams (like renting out prisons), demanding a thorough impact analysis.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong proponent of private property protection, opposing state-led nationalization and insufficient compensation. Supports compensating the agricultural sector for damage caused by migratory birds. Opposes economic restrictions (such as ending peat mining) that harm the country’s export revenue and entrepreneurship.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Economic views are expressed indirectly, sharply criticizing the activities of Kaja Kallas's family business with Putin's Russia. This is framed as morally reprehensible conduct that oils the Russian war machine and earns "a nice penny." Direct positions on taxes or regulations are not presented.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is a strong proponent of tax cuts and firmly opposes tax hikes, especially during an economic recession. He also stresses the inviolability of private property. He criticizes the government's lavish spending on foreign aid and defense procurement, seeing these as areas where savings could be made to cover the state budget deficit. He asserts that the state budget deficit was intentionally created.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic views are heavily geared towards reducing the tax burden and putting an end to government waste, while criticizing 'green ideology' and decisions made in the energy sector. The speaker opposes new taxes, arguing they are simply used to cover up corruption, and champions the well-being and livelihood of both entrepreneurs and the general public.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic stance is strongly anti-tax, especially regarding measures that exacerbate poverty and are disproportionate. They favor improving the budget by reversing existing tax reforms (the "tax hump") instead of introducing new taxes. Emphasis is placed on protecting the public's financial well-being.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic views strongly favor reducing the tax burden and stand in opposition to wealth redistribution. The speaker emphasizes that taxation is unjustly high, indirectly raising costs for all consumers (including pedestrians and public transport users) via the price of the food basket and home heating. Among the stated objectives of this taxation are the ideological "green transition" and Rail Baltic.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The economic perspectives discussed are linked to sovereignty and transparency, standing in opposition to the economic policy guidelines issued by international organizations (IMF). Emphasis is placed on the taxpayer's right to know who covered the costs of the prime minister's travel and hotels, underscoring the necessity of fiscal transparency.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the state's obligation to cover the funding shortfall for vital services (road maintenance), which is estimated at 4.4 billion euros. Concern is also expressed regarding the competitiveness of local service providers at the European level, pointing to the need to protect them from pan-European competition.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives focus on the ethical implementation of regulations and the avoidance of conflicts of interest. While acknowledging the necessity of supporting Estonian entrepreneurs who have put the country on the global map, there is strong opposition to the actions of ministers who protect the business interests of specific large corporations (Bolt, Seib) at the European level in exchange for donation money.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, opposing the drain of funds via government spending and bailout packages that burden taxpayers and businesses. It is stressed that the green transition is draining the last penny from the pockets of entrepreneurs, and Rail Baltic is opposed as a project that is unaffordable and unreasonably expensive. There is a perceived danger that these large-scale ideas will force businesses to shut down.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, emphasizing that the government is taking money directly from pensioners, working individuals, and families. Fiscal discipline is preferred, achieved by cutting costs (specifically bureaucracy) and abandoning the planned abolition of the tax bulge (or 'tax hump'), a move that would save half a billion euros. They reject the government's assertion that citizens must pay more because of the budget deficit.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes measures that reduce the income of pensioners (abolition of indexation) and impose compulsory expenditures on people (mandatory renovation). The emphasis is on protecting citizens from financial obligations imposed by the government and preserving the right to personal decision-making in managing expenditures.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are highly critical of large renewable energy projects, which are deemed enormously wasteful, requiring hundreds of billions, and driving the nation into poverty. It supports the economic freedom of private forest owners and maritime businesses and opposes Brussels regulations that restrict the economic use of private property.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, opposing the state budget deficit and tax hikes resulting from government spending. Concern is emphasized regarding the bankruptcy of small businesses and rising unemployment. They demand that the government be transparent about how taxpayer money is allocated, noting that the deficit is roughly the same size as the amount provided for aid to Ukraine.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
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2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government spending money on ideological propaganda, demanding that resources be redirected toward social services and the salaries of police officers, rescuers, and teachers. Concern was highlighted regarding Estonia’s negative economic growth—the only one of its kind in Europe—and the government was criticized for blaming citizens for living beyond their means.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for directing state budget funds toward the construction and modernization of nationally significant cultural sites, while simultaneously criticizing the "reckless" distribution of the nation's financial resources abroad. Furthermore, he is critical of the Cultural Endowment's funding system, which leaves cultural institutions dependent on excise taxes derived from alcohol, tobacco, and gambling.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic views are fiscally conservative and protectionist, demanding the immediate termination of foreign aid due to the state budget deficit and pressing domestic needs. It is emphasized that not a single euro should leave the country as foreign aid until domestic priorities (teachers' salaries, education, the road network) are addressed.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
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2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are critical of ideological climate policy, which raises energy prices and is considered disconnected from common sense. Emphasis is placed on the need for people in state economic institutions who possess common sense and are in touch with reality, citing the Bank of Estonia's flawed personnel policy and failed forecasts.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on budget priorities and favoring domestic financing, while criticizing the channeling of state funds into foreign aid (Ukraine homes) at a time when benefits are being taken away from Estonian families. It is noted that inflation is reducing the real value of the money directed towards the cultural sector. Furthermore, the inclusion of green transition measures in the development plan is criticized, given the lack of actual funding for their implementation.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Economic views support major public investments in infrastructure, prioritizing the construction of four-lane highways and asserting that the state has the necessary funds available. This indicates support for growth-oriented spending, contrasting it with spending on "nonsense."
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the necessity of state budget savings. The speaker supports the draft bill, arguing that its only financial impact would be cost reduction, and criticizes the opposition for financial inconsistency.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Strongly opposes tax hikes (VAT, income tax, excise duties, car tax) and increasing the debt burden, accusing the government of driving the state budget into deficit. It advocates for developing the economy as a whole (heavy industry, low energy prices) as the main source of revenue, rather than taxing people. It criticizes the government's priorities, which direct hundreds of millions into bureaucracy, green utopian schemes, and Rail Baltic, while leaving families without necessary support.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Data on economic positions (taxes, budget, regulations) are lacking.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views stress the protection of state property and are vehemently against loss-making privatizations (Operail, Nordica). Tax increases are criticized, with this being linked to the incompetent handling of state finances and the funneling of money abroad. Accountability is demanded for the economic damage caused to the state.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Economic viewpoints focus on the financial situation of families, opposing the withdrawal of family benefits. The necessity of controlling service prices is emphasized, as the cost of childcare services is constantly rising, creating financial difficulties for parents.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to taxation, particularly regarding property taxes (such as the proposed car tax), which would force vulnerable families to divest assets. Government spending (on the green transition and military efforts) is criticized, and there is fear of future cuts to family services. It calls for state institutions to align their policies with the government's position regarding the termination of trade with Russia.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for the market economy and competitiveness, opposing any kind of market distortion, especially in the form of a CO2 tax, which takes money "out of the real economy." Concern is expressed over the recession and the failure to collect tax revenues, and socialist economic models are criticized.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic perspectives stress the preservation of state assets and are strongly opposed to CO2 taxes, which are viewed as a market distortion and a destroyer of the existing, functioning system. They support stable, existing energy production (oil shale) and warn against the abnormally high costs and unsustainability of renewable energy projects.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are strongly pro-market, opposing ideological market distortions and subsidies. The prioritized development of renewable energy is regarded as a "pyramid scheme" that drains funds without delivering economic growth or prosperity. They also oppose new taxes that place a burden on rural residents.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective is strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly the car tax, arguing that it effectively cancels out social benefits and deepens the recession. Emphasis is placed on the inviolability of private property, and the creation of public sector jobs (such as those in the Ministry of Climate) is criticized as an activity that yields no economic benefit. The government's actions are described as "one step forward and two steps back."
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views are geared towards supporting small producers and consumers by reducing the VAT on foodstuffs, emphasizing that this is a matter of survival. The speaker fiercely criticizes the government's tax policy as "insane" and points out that the abolition of the tax hump removed a larger sum from the state budget than the proposed VAT reduction would cost.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
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2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
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2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economically, the speaker advocates for strong state intervention and strict penalties for large corporations to ensure legal compliance, prioritizing the national interest (language protection) over corporate interests. He supports protecting workers' incomes from inflation and tax hikes, demanding that the tax-exempt limit for work-related expenses (specifically travel allowances) be raised to prevent a situation that would violate the constitution.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax increases and new taxes, arguing that these factors, coupled with soaring energy prices, have completely tanked the business environment and scared off investors. He criticizes the government for failing to provide targeted support for businesses and advocates for pro-business, investment-friendly policies.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they deteriorate people's economic standing and are merely a result of the massive state budget deficit. He criticizes the forced requirement to take out large renovation loans and stresses that the state is incapable of managing the economy or guaranteeing the welfare of its citizens. He supports the right to freely dispose of private property and the ability of individuals to manage their own expenditures.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are linked to social issues, emphasizing that the education gap stems from parental income and economic well-being. This points to concern over the social consequences of economic inequality.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views strongly favor low taxes, stressing that lowering income tax (from 22%) is essential for ensuring a functional and growing economy. They reject the government's position that tax hikes somehow leave people with more disposable income, emphasizing that tax cuts are the only way to increase people's take-home pay.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is fiscally conservative, criticizing the state budget being burdened by immigrant support payments, as well as the rising costs of the Rail Baltic project and the wage bill for highly paid officials. He demands clarity on profit distribution for state projects (such as the nuclear power plant) to guarantee affordable electricity for the Estonian people, while expressing skepticism about profit extraction by businessmen linked to the Reform Party.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for tax cuts, promoting a reduction in the standard VAT rate as a tool for economic stimulation. Their goal is to boost household income and consumption and enhance the competitiveness of Estonian businesses, which points toward a growth-oriented fiscal policy.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, particularly the car tax and the proposed property tax. The government’s strategy of taxing people to fund higher wages is criticized as unsustainable and merely taking money out of people’s pockets.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker sharply criticizes the government's wastefulness and tax hikes, which severely impact local municipalities and strip resources from education. He demands that resources be redirected to priority areas such as education, contrasting this need with spending on mega-projects (Rail Baltic) and bureaucratic expenditures (the Ministry of Climate, PRIA bonuses).