By Plenary Sessions: Annely Akkermann

The speaker takes a clear position on the VAT issue, supporting the government's stance and opposing the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs to 5%, which was initiated by EKRE. He emphasizes that such a change would harm the budgetary balance by over 400 million euros and would fail to achieve its stated goal of helping the poor.

The speaker strongly supports the implementation of a motor vehicle tax, justifying it based on environmental objectives, improving urban planning, and the necessity of state revenue. He expresses a clear liberal worldview, advocating for a minimal state and austere social benefits. He emphasizes the need for personalized assistance rather than general tax breaks.

The speaker is acting in the capacity of the Finance Committee representative, consistently recommending the rejection of the draft legislation. All the bills under discussion concerned tax issues—specifically, changing the income tax rate to 15% and eliminating the tax exemption for donations made to non-profit organizations. This stance clearly supports the government’s position, emphasizing the importance of achieving budgetary goals.

The speaker supports institutional continuity and the representation of parliamentary groups in state bodies. He clearly expresses the position that the composition of the Council of the Bank of Estonia must reflect the actual affiliation of the factions, supporting the recall of Ester Karuse following her departure from the Center Party faction.