By Plenary Sessions: Züleyxa Izmailova
Total Sessions: 46
Fully Profiled: 46
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports progressive and targeted taxation so that the wealthy pay proportionally to their means. It advocates for strong fiscal intervention (lowering VAT) to curb inflation, restore purchasing power, and promote the circular economy. It considers this measure a tool for balancing the economy, which will help domestic production and the service sector.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views are strongly focused on lowering taxes (specifically the VAT on foodstuffs) to increase purchasing power and stimulate the circular economy. It is considered important to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic production and the tourism sector by reducing the price difference compared to imported goods. This approach refutes the argument concerning the loss of budget revenue, asserting that the money saved will immediately flow back into consumption on goods subject to higher tax rates.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline, opposing the large budget deficit, which is viewed as dangerous for the nation's future. He criticizes the government's policy as unfair redistribution, arguing that it benefits the wealthiest at the expense of the poorest.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views are critical of the maximum deficit and the favoring of the wealthy via the budget. There is opposition to lowering the gambling tax, as this would reduce state revenue. The speaker is seeking alternative sources of revenue, proposing bringing women to Estonia to give birth as a "promising business plan."
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The speaker voices doubt about spending state money to commission analyses from private companies, apparently favoring the use of internal resources and the ministry's own expertise, an approach that indicates fiscal caution.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are tied to social justice and inclusiveness, emphasizing that the formulation of economic growth guidelines must occur with diverse and balanced representation on the council. It is demanded that economic development helps shape society in a more cohesive and equitable manner.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives stress fiscal discipline and accountability in the use of public funds. There is a demand for clarity regarding erroneous advance payments, signaling support for strict financial control and compliance with audit findings.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the tax policy concerning charitable foundations, specifically opposing the state’s 9% levy on the funds raised. This demonstrates resistance to taxing charity within the healthcare context, where these funds are intended to cover shortfalls left unaddressed by the state.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic views emphasize prioritizing the employment of the local labor force (especially youth) and object to increasing the influx of foreign labor in a situation where local unemployment is high. The government’s uncertain tax policy is also criticized for sending mixed signals to investors and damaging the focus.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Insufficient data
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Supports a sustainable tax policy that should back Estonia's long-term strategic goals, while criticizing the current system. It also highlights the necessity of ensuring attractive salaries (e.g., for STEM teachers) to alleviate the labor shortage.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views focus on the transparency and accountability concerning the use of public funds (the people's money). The speaker demands that analyses commissioned using public money must not be restricted to internal official use, emphasizing fiscal responsibility.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are focused on social well-being and protecting the workforce, supporting measures to mitigate the reduction in family incomes. The politician advocates for lowering the VAT on food products and opposes making labor cheaper at the expense of part-time workers. He criticizes the government’s decision to make the temporary VAT increase permanent and to reduce the gambling tax.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The economic perspectives are critical of the overemphasis placed on economic interests (hectares, timber volume, euros) when these conflict with cultural and natural values. A value-based approach is prioritized over economic growth in culturally sensitive matters, standing in opposition to "the pressure exerted by certain economic sectors."
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views strongly advocate for a free market and fair competition, while opposing monopolists and market distortions. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers, who are currently forced to pay several times more for goods and services, including food, than their counterparts in other EU countries. There is a call for more effective regulation to limit the influence of major market players.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The economic critique is implicit, criticizing Pihlakodu for avoiding responsibility as an institution that "earns millions in profit." This points to the concern that profit-making care facilities fail to meet their basic duty of care or ensure safety, while completely washing their hands of any responsibility.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker criticizes an economic model that prioritizes narrow business interests and intensive management (70% of forests are managed) over nature conservation and long-term development. They reject the burning of wood pellets as a form of higher value-added processing and demand a vision that is not a compromise with the economic model of the last century. It is emphasized that managing the economy at the expense of natural capital actually diminishes the potential for economic success.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Economic perspectives express skepticism toward policies supported by the Economic Growth Council if those policies lead to environmental degradation. The speaker warns against giving excessive consideration to the interests of the forestry industry, which could result in the relaxation of regulations and the proliferation of tree plantations.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views strongly favor the implementation of a progressive income tax and wealth taxes, seeing these systems as a prerequisite for achieving the state's financial robustness. This indicates a preference for greater tax redistribution and a broader tax base, necessary to achieve the economic model of AAA-rated countries.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives are critical of the government, which favors unsustainable business models and a narrow economic elite under the slogan of a "thinner state." It is emphasized that short-term profits (fatter profits) will not result in a stronger Estonia. Criticism is directed at the forestry industry's low income tax contribution, particularly concerning foreign parent companies, and the value of nature as capital that actively sequesters carbon is highlighted.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on regulatory readiness, specifically questioning whether businesses have been adequately informed about the stricter requirements stemming from the deforestation regulation. Furthermore, the depletion of Estonia’s timber reserves is highlighted—a fact acknowledged even by timber industry representatives—underscoring the necessity of factoring environmental constraints into economic activities.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on consumer protection and financial transparency. Emphasis is placed on the significant obligations consumers will incur, and precise information is demanded regarding the size of the new fees, effective January 1st of next year.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives center on recognizing and accounting for the economic value of unpaid work, specifically referencing the overall volume of the unpaid care economy. Support is given to measures that reduce gender inequality in workload, highlighting that women perform up to 2.9 billion euros more in unpaid work annually.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives are closely tied to environmental limitations, often criticizing the government's approach of forcing nature to conform to economic boundaries. It is stressed that during challenging times, people require stability in environmental policy as well, but the overall focus remains on prioritizing the environment over economic growth.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There isn't enough data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The economic viewpoint is clearly aimed at protecting consumers' purchasing power via tax cuts. The speaker advocates for a substantial reduction in the VAT applied to foodstuffs in order to mitigate the impact of inflation. High taxation on essential commodities is criticized, and the opinions of entrepreneurs are cited.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch defender of local labor interests, opposing the importation of lower-wage foreign labor. He/She views the lowering of the wage criterion as a direct threat to local wage growth and the financial stability of families.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker sharply criticizes the "unsustainable economic model," which they believe is driving climate change. They oppose the government's plan, which promotes the exploitation of more natural resources and eases existing restrictions, clearly prioritizing stricter regulation and environmental protection over economic growth.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker mentions the reduction of bureaucracy, but frames it within the context of safety and health regulations, rather than as economic policy positions. Direct economic views are absent.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic considerations are absent; economic activities (the burning of fossil fuels, energy consumption) are treated solely as a source of negative environmental impacts that pose a threat to children's health.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic considerations are absent, but pragmatism is stressed regarding implementation, noting that it will be carried out using existing resources. Furthermore, it is mentioned that the necessary outreach and training will be supported by the European Social Fund.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives indirectly address the shortage of resources and specialists in local municipalities, a factor that impedes the system's effective functioning. The speaker stresses the necessity of long-term investments in system development to enhance the accessibility of services, particularly concerning the identification of foster families.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Supports the implementation of the market economy for the protection of the natural environment, demanding the development of new business models and services that improve daily life while simultaneously increasing natural capital. It views the transition to a carbon-free and regenerative economy as the guarantee of economic growth and resilience. It criticizes financial institutions for supporting companies that emit greenhouse gases.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic stances relate to the funding of social services, advocating for stable and autonomous financing via the local government fund. This demonstrates support for decentralized and predictable public expenditure in the social sector.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The polluter pays principle is supported, requiring profit-making polluters to bear the costs associated with fossil fuel extraction. The economic situation is highlighted as a significant factor behind reproductive health decisions, with the financial situation being cited as the reason for 31.2% of pregnancy terminations.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
He advocates for strict fiscal discipline and criticizes the state’s large fixed costs at a time when the government is actively searching for areas to cut spending. The speaker stresses that the country is struggling to meet basic needs, making the preparation for a nuclear power plant an irresponsible expenditure. The draft bill is considered economically unviable.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize financial discipline and realism, remaining skeptical of the initial cost projections for major projects (such as a nuclear regulator or power plant). It anticipates that costs will exceed the planned budget, citing the general rule of thumb.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives heavily emphasize improving resource efficiency and setting ambitious goals for economic growth. The speaker is concerned that current targets may not ensure sufficient economic return per unit of material, thereby supporting greater efficiency and ambition.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic arguments stress the necessity of ending imports of Russian fossil fuels to stop the Russian war chest from being filled. This stance prioritizes geopolitical security and a morality-based objective over economic convenience.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports the principles of the circular economy and the more sustainable use of resources, suggesting a prioritization of long-term sustainability. No direct positions on taxes, expenditures, or trade were offered.