By Plenary Sessions: Annely Akkermann
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Supports the current tax system as competitive, emphasizing Estonia's low overall tax burden compared to other EU countries. It favors the beneficial corporate income tax system, which facilitates the reinvestment of profits. The position is skeptical regarding the impact of a VAT reduction on consumer prices, arguing instead that it would primarily boost corporate profits.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Strongly supports expenditure savings and keeping the state budget under control. Emphasizes the importance of budget transparency and clarity. Expresses the need for improved financial governance through the systematic review of ministry budgets.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It stresses that the oil shale industry is neither truly cheap nor free, but rather involves significant hidden costs in the form of environmental damage. It supports investments in renewable energy as long-term and sustainable solutions. Furthermore, it criticizes the economic model that fails to account for environmental costs.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports a competitive tax environment, particularly the taxation of corporate profits upon distribution. It emphasizes the importance of the stabilizing function of public finances and backs a controlled fiscal policy. It expresses pride in the Estonian tax system's 11 consecutive years at the top of the OECD rankings and supports financing defense spending through increased debt issuance.