By Agendas: Aleksei Jevgrafov

Total Agendas: 103

Fully Profiled: 103

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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The economic perspectives are tied to market regulation aimed at increasing competition within the mobile communications market. The interest shown in the operators' viewpoints suggests a desire to weigh the regulation's impact on business interests and overall market functioning.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and transparency in state budget management. The speaker demands clarification on how the reduction of the budget deficit was achieved, which suggests concern regarding the methods used for cost optimization.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker emphasizes the importance of fiscal discipline and budget sustainability. Concern is expressed over the depletion of reserves and the growing deficits of the Health Insurance Fund, which indicates strong support for responsible budget management.
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2025-09-17
Health Insurance Fund deficit

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

Economic perspectives stress the importance of fiscal discipline and the financial sustainability of the Health Insurance Fund, driven by concerns over the widening deficit. They call for the effective management of expenditures, ensuring that additional funds are not used merely to plug systemic gaps, but rather to genuinely improve services. This indicates a clear desire to enhance the efficiency of resource allocation.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives indirectly relate to the regulation of financial services and the concerns faced by notaries as a professional group participating in economic activity. The focus is on the impact of regulatory changes on specific professional interest groups.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The economic perspective is reflected in the requirement to analyze the financial aspects of the draft bill, which indicates caution and the necessity of understanding the potential financial implications of the legislation before its adoption. The focus is primarily on fiscal responsibility and impact assessment.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Supports tax incentives as a tool for improving the labor market, especially for boosting youth employment. Expresses concern regarding budgetary discipline and the financial stability of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa), demanding an explanation for why a deficit is occurring despite growing employment.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives center on the necessity of increasing state funding and procurement to address the healthcare workforce crisis. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee adequate financial coverage for general practitioners (GPs) to carry out crucial health screenings, citing existing deficiencies in the current budgetary allocation.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic stances favor increasing social sector expenditures and oppose budget cuts, especially concerning funding for extracurricular activities. To finance this, new revenue streams are proposed, such as a bank tax, a Facebook and Google tax, and abandoning the plan to eliminate the tax bulge, in order to avoid taking money out of people's pockets.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

No data available
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2025-06-18
The Future of Energy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

Economic outlooks support significant state investments (in the range of 200–300 million euros) in new technologies. The objective is to ensure the sustainability and economic viability of existing energy production.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-06-11
Ida-Virumaa's road infrastructure and safety

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

Economic perspectives advocate for substantial public investment in infrastructure, specifically the construction of four-lane roads, to enhance safety and promote regional development. Furthermore, they stress the more efficient utilization of existing infrastructure by raising speed limits on the four-lane sections of the Narva-Tallinn highway.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives stress the need for affordable electricity prices to fall, not rise, alongside the preservation of the industrial sector to safeguard employment. They support major state investments in innovation (CCS) and the application of domestic expertise to achieve economic stability, contrasting this approach with the enormous sums being allocated to offshore wind farms. The focus is also placed on the impact of the CO2 quota price on the final consumer price.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic viewpoints are focused on protecting consumers from additional burdens, stressing the necessity of ensuring stable and affordable energy. Investments are favored in the existing industry (oil shale) via innovation (CCS), as this is cheaper than a rapid and unjust green transition carried out at the expense of consumers.
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2025-05-14
Hospital information systems, Health Insurance Fund agreements

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Support is given to reducing costs and increasing efficiency (the consolidation of information systems would save tens of millions of euros). At the same time, the necessity of ensuring adequate state funding through the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) is emphasized, in order to prevent cuts to the payroll fund for medical staff. Expressing concern over labor costs (70% of hospital budgets), favor is shown toward workforce stability.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives stress the importance of retaining the existing industry (oil shale) to secure employment and maintain low electricity and heating costs. Cost-effective and technological solutions (CCS) are favored over large, expensive green projects, indicating a pragmatic approach to industrial support.
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize maintaining economic competitiveness and electricity price stability, opposing import dependency and price volatility. Support is given to investments in local resources and innovation (CO2 capture), which could provide affordable electricity and ensure the financial well-being of citizens.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives stress the affordability and cost-effectiveness of electricity, criticizing investments that send prices skyrocketing. Preference is given to preserving existing industrial assets (oil shale power plants) and utilizing cheaper technological solutions, such as CO2 capture (an investment of 200–300 million euros). They support economic growth that does not increase the price of electricity.
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2025-04-23
PPA Ida Prefecture

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Economic considerations support a significant, targeted increase in public sector spending specifically allocated to police officers' salaries. It is emphasized that remuneration is the primary motivator, and the use of both a base salary increase (at least €600 higher) and regional supplements (+€200 in peripheral areas) is advocated for the recruitment and retention of personnel.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2025-04-17
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 9 percent" (579 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The economic viewpoint supports lowering taxes (VAT) to reduce consumer prices, emphasizing that taxes are, according to economic theory, a crucial factor in price formation. This stance prioritizes consumers' purchasing power over the government's fiscal position.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are presented within the context of social subsistence and poverty alleviation, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing a minimum standard of living for children, pensioners, and people with disabilities. The focus is placed on the social safety net and assisting vulnerable populations, rather than on economic growth or regulations.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Data is scarce.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspective centers on the continuation of legal trade with Russia despite sanctions, noting that closing the border would affect this. Direct positions on taxes, budget discipline, or broader economic policy issues have not been presented.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and responsibility, strongly opposing the government’s planned €2.6 billion subsidy, which is viewed as an unanalyzed expenditure. There is a demand for foresighted and prudent investments in the core network, and criticism is leveled against the financial burden being placed upon the Estonian people.
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2025-02-26
Administrative oversight over the City of Narva and its municipal schools.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

Not enough data.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic arguments are limited to the fairness argument that individuals living and paying taxes in Estonia should be able to participate in decisions concerning their living environment.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The economic perspective focuses on regulating and taxing profits, particularly when those profits are generated by external factors (like Euribor) rather than being the result of "a job well done." The preference is for social justice and public welfare over the unrestricted profits of the banking sector.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspectives center on the limited financial resources of local governments and the need to avoid unfunded obligations. Fiscal realism is emphasized when implementing legislation, noting that "funds are lacking" and "resources are limited."
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the prudent use of taxpayer money, opposing the allocation of 100 million euros to the Narva gas plant. The stated objectives are an affordable electricity price and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, while simultaneously criticizing government activities that fail to support these goals.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient dataset
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic views support large-scale investments because they provide momentum to the economy. This suggests a belief in the positive impact of state-led investments on economic growth.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives heavily emphasize fiscal transparency and detailed accountability for public spending. The criticism centers on the ambiguity of the budget, requiring precise information regarding the purposes and recipients of allocated funds, thereby indicating a call for stricter fiscal discipline.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases and favor entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need to stimulate investment and consumption. It is stressed that a high tax burden reduces investment and consumption and is detrimental to exporting companies. Furthermore, warnings are issued that a rapid succession of tax increases creates uncertainty in the economy and undermines confidence.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic arguments support lowering taxes on foodstuffs as a social and redistributive measure designed to assist low-income individuals. A key regulatory concern is ensuring that these tax benefits actually reach consumers, rather than simply boosting merchants' profits.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic outlooks stress the necessity of protecting vital services from budget cuts, especially given the current inflation and demographic pressures. Opposition is being voiced against the proposed 10% reduction in hospital budgets. The Ministry of Finance is being challenged to apply the same strict fiscal discipline—including wage freezes and redundancies—to its own operations.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker supports government intervention and financial aid for local municipalities to establish social infrastructure (nursing homes), indicating a willingness to utilize the state budget to meet critical social needs.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic views focus on the adequacy of national defense financing, demanding that the security levy cover the necessary expenditures in full. A readiness is shown to discuss higher percentages (e.g., 3%) for ensuring security, emphasizing fiscal responsibility.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize concern over the rising cost of living and the necessity of protecting citizens from additional financial burdens so they can "keep costs down." The speaker opposes state-imposed fee hikes, arguing that they worsen the situation for low-income individuals and restrict access to vital services.
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Supports the interests of communications operators and measures that foster economic growth, while demanding the removal of regulatory obstacles hindering infrastructure development. The objective is to improve service quality, which necessitates facilitating investments.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on employment stability and the effectiveness of national investments (ÕÜF). The speaker stresses the necessity of evaluating the efficiency of public spending (exceeding 170 million euros) and demands that the number of jobs created be comparable to the jobs directly and indirectly lost during the transition.
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (404 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize that current funding levels (1–4 euros) are insufficient to ensure the quality of socially significant services (school lunches). This highlights the need to either increase public spending or ensure better resource allocation to safeguard children's health.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The economic perspective centers on directing public spending toward achieving social and demographic objectives via family benefits. Broader positions concerning taxation or fiscal discipline are absent.
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2024-09-18
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

Economic views emphasize the need to increase social benefits and ensure that the subsistence minimum keeps pace with inflation and the rising cost of living. They support the redistribution of income to protect vulnerable groups, citing the increase in the minimum wage as the standard that benefits should follow.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of balancing the impact of regulations on both businesses and ordinary citizens. There is noticeable concern that the draft legislation may focus too heavily on business interests, leading to demands for clarification on how residents' well-being will be ensured in light of these regulatory changes.
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2024-09-11
The Situation at the Narva Border

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

There is not enough data.
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2024-09-10
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The economic views are cautious, emphasizing the need to assess the impact of adding a day off on entrepreneurs and employers. Although the initiative is supported, it is considered important to take into account the positions of the Estonian Employers' Confederation and other businesses.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There isn't enough data.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

It advocates for filling the state budget through the taxation of banks' enormous profits (a bank tax) and through public sector personnel reform. It opposes new taxes and the raising of existing ones (VAT, income tax, excise duties), which reduce the purchasing power of the population and deepen the economic recession. It supports abandoning the income tax reform that serves the interests of the wealthy.
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2024-06-12
New requirements for teacher qualification

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

Not enough data
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient Data
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The economic perspective favors prioritizing the funding of public services, standing in opposition to fiscal discipline (a 1% reduction in spending) that jeopardizes the accessibility of healthcare. The preference is for maintaining or expanding the scope of services, rather than cutting expenditures.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives center on fiscal accountability, requiring data regarding income generated from fines and calling into question the suitability of the new penalty rates. Emphasis is placed on the state's lack of financial and technical capability to implement new control mechanisms.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The economic perspective centers on controlling state fees and opposing their sharp increase (specifically, a sixfold rise for expedited processing). This reflects concern over the financial burden placed on citizens when accessing government services like travel documents and ID cards.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic views strongly advocate for investments and the development of an economic rescue plan, while rejecting tax increases and budget cuts during the crisis. They support implementing a bank tax on banks that have earned massive profits (with an estimated revenue of 550 million euros) and abandoning the income tax reform that primarily serves the interests of the wealthy. The preference is to achieve fiscal discipline through public sector personnel reform, rather than at the expense of family livelihoods.
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2024-06-05
Ida-Viru County specialist doctors and hospitals' overtime coefficients

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic viewpoints emphasize the need to increase public spending (30–50 million euros) to resolve the healthcare sector crisis and prevent hospital staff from being sent on mandatory leave. Clarity is also demanded regarding the compensation coefficients for hospital staff overtime.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic views stress budget discipline and fiscal responsibility. The speaker strongly insists that every expenditure must be covered by a clear funding source, pointing toward a prudent approach to state spending.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Supports increasing public spending in the social sector (extracurricular activities) and opposes the income tax reform. Proposed funding sources include introducing a bank tax and reviewing the number of civil servants. The sugar tax is deemed a misguided step; instead, they prefer directing those funds toward promoting sports.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for the Implementation of the Digital Services Tax in Estonia" (408 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic views support progressive taxation and the redistribution of wealth. They oppose consumption taxes, which burden the poor, and prefer to tax businesses and the wealthy, for example, through a digital tax.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline. Skepticism is expressed regarding tax cuts when the state budget is reportedly in poor shape, demanding concrete sources of funding and assessing the feasibility of the proposal.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data. The discussion centers on the necessity and preparation of infrastructure, not fiscal policy or economic regulations.
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2024-05-15
Bureaucracy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

Economic perspectives stress the necessity of finding solutions to improve public finances, while simultaneously opposing redundancies in critical sectors. The proposal supports reallocating payroll funds by cutting the number of ministry executives and officials, specifically to increase the wages of police officers, emergency responders, and teachers. The preference is to achieve savings by reducing bureaucracy, thereby supporting the general workforce.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives relate to competition and pricing within the public sector. Concerns are being raised that price-driven competition (such as cheaper food options) could result in a decline in the quality of municipal services. This suggests a preference for maintaining quality standards rather than focusing purely on cost reduction.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Economic views strongly favor redistribution, supporting the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. The speaker criticizes profiting from the rise in Euribor and stresses the necessity of alleviating economic hardship among various societal groups through tax policy.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker opposes the introduction of a new consumption tax (a sweet drink tax) and favors increasing state subsidies to achieve social objectives. The economic perspective emphasizes channeling expenditures toward recreational sports in schools, preferring this approach over imposing taxes.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives are reflected in concern over the financial well-being of citizens, especially given the introduction of new, high fine rates. This indicates a sensitivity to the economic burden and strong support for measures (such as installment payments) that help individuals manage their finances.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation regarding the incompatibility of the motor vehicle tax with European Union law (No. 622)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-04-10
The right to vote

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The only economic reference is the emphasis that the permanent residents whose voting rights are sought to be revoked are law-abiding taxpayers, which underscores their contribution to the state. The data does not contain broader positions regarding taxes, the budget, or economic growth.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic policy focuses on the state borrowing for investments, assisting businesses, and preserving jobs during an economic recession. The speaker strongly opposes raising consumption taxes and income tax, while simultaneously advocating for the introduction of a bank tax and a digital services tax to finance crucial investments and social spending. Emphasis is placed on the need to increase the added value and productivity of companies in order to raise wages.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The economic perspective centers on the state meeting its financial obligations and ensuring the timely payment of the workforce—in this specific instance, teachers. It advocates for the precise and timely delivery of the commitments the state has made to public sector employees.
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2024-04-03
Disenfranchisement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

No data available.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation regarding the non-payment of salaries to teachers (No. 601)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The views center on labor and salary issues within the public sector. There is support for meeting the promised financial obligations to teachers, particularly in areas facing workforce shortages, as this is seen as a crucial component of the recruitment process.
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2024-03-20
Kids' Recreational Sports and the Fight Against Obesity

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The speaker is critical of taxes, specifically opposing the sweetened beverage tax, arguing that it is merely the government reaching into people's pockets. At the same time, he supports large state investments for modernizing regional sports infrastructure, pointing specifically to the 27 million euro cost of the Narva stadium.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker expresses strong opposition to new consumption taxes, specifically the tax on sweetened beverages, viewing it as an unfair intrusion into citizens' wallets. This indicates a preference for avoiding tax hikes that are aimed at changing behavior when their effectiveness is questionable.
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning the Pet Register (No. 594)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker strongly opposes raising taxes and introducing new levies, viewing them as a direct impediment to economic security and the financial well-being of families. Implicitly, they support policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, boosting incomes, and lowering unemployment.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-02-19
Inquiry regarding the reconstruction of Ukraine (No. 203)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The economic views are pro-business and growth-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of involving Estonian entrepreneurs in major international projects. The objective is to mitigate the economic downturn and unemployment through state support measures designed to back companies' participation in foreign projects.
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2024-02-14
Utility bills

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker opposes raising taxes (specifically the car tax) during an economic downturn and advocates for state investments and subsidies. He sees the state's role as reducing the required co-financing (to 10%) in order to stimulate renovation projects, reduce unemployment, and ease the financial burden on families.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.
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2024-02-07
Public transport

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic perspectives focus on fiscal responsibility and the tangible economic benefits derived from the reforms. There are doubts regarding the positive impact that abandoning free public transport will have on the state and its residents, assuming that the social damage could outweigh the fiscal gain.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker is addressing the issue of tax revenue distribution, accepting the motor vehicle tax as a potential source of revenue. The economic perspective emphasizes the need to channel tax revenue toward supporting social objectives and integration activities, rather than solely focusing on infrastructure development.
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2024-01-24
Doctor Appointment Problems

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic perspectives are tied to workforce challenges, underscoring the negative impact of the wage gap, which compels skilled labor (specifically doctors) to move abroad. This points to the necessity of improving working conditions and compensation in order to retain human capital vital for the country.
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2024-01-24
Money

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic perspectives are centered on financial innovation and its integration into the national economic framework. Attention is focused on the potential recognition of cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange, which signals an openness to new economic models and technological advancement.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There are no direct stances on taxes, spending, or regulations. Knowledge-based economic growth is supported indirectly by linking R&D activities with regional development.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (114 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The economic focus is on the structure of income tax. The speaker clearly asks the opposition for their position on and vision for supporting a progressive income tax, but their own stance on taxation remains unclear.
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2024-01-17
Defending the Eastern border

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data.
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2024-01-17
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

No data available
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The discussion addresses a major energy policy issue that is economically significant, but direct positions on taxes, spending, or economic growth models are lacking.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-01-10
Electricity prices

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic outlooks are centered on concerns over rising unemployment and declining purchasing power, issues directly tied to unstable electricity prices. The speaker criticizes the higher VAT rate, citing it as the primary cause of job losses, particularly within service companies operating in the local market. They are demanding a concrete plan from the government to rescue the economy.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding Support Specialists (No. 487)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Economic perspectives favor the efficient utilization of the existing educated workforce (Ukrainian refugees) to mitigate the labor shortage within the education sector. This points to a clear desire to optimize the deployment of human capital.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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