By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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
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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.