By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Strongly supports tax cuts, particularly eliminating income tax on the first euro earned, but sharply opposes broad-based tax hikes (VAT, excise duties, land tax, and the proposed car tax). Furthermore, they accuse the government of corruption related to the financing of the state defense industry (Milrem), labeling the action as the misappropriation of funds.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are firmly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they have increased the tax burden relative to GDP (from 33% to 36%). The speaker is skeptical of the government's promises regarding economic and income growth, deeming the expectation of simultaneous tax increases and economic growth contradictory. The cancellation of the security tax is also criticized.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are tied to criticism of COVID policy, highlighting opposition to the massive spending and the profits raked in by vaccine manufacturers and "vaccine pimps." This represented a huge revenue stream for politically connected companies, suggesting a strong demand for regulation and transparency. Cynical manipulation of funds is also mentioned (for example, offering an iPhone in exchange for a jab).
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Economic views are sharply opposed to tax hikes and government spending, with particular criticism aimed at the 2.6 billion allocated to the wind energy sector. They demand responsible stewardship of natural resources, citing the Norwegian Oil Fund as a model that Estonia cannot emulate due to corruption. Support is also given to the preservation and responsible economic management of state assets.