By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
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.