By Plenary Sessions: Annely Akkermann

Total Sessions: 2

Fully Profiled: 2

2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It supports tax hikes aimed at expanding the state's revenue base, contrasting Estonia's 34–35% tax-to-GDP ratio with the Nordic countries' figures exceeding 40%. It stresses the necessity of collecting more taxes to cover social, healthcare, and defense spending. It defends a uniform tax system with minimal exceptions, asserting that this is what makes the Estonian tax system competitive.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker supports the collection of taxes necessary for maintaining the state and covering environmental costs, specifically stressing the justification for the motor vehicle tax. He/She advocates for performance-based budgeting as a tool for linking strategies with the budget. His/Her economic views favor fiscal responsibility and environmental levies, demonstrating a balanced approach to taxation.