By Agendas: Raimond Kaljulaid

Total Agendas: 51

Fully Profiled: 51

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views focus on consumer prices and the impact of tax policy (VAT) on everyday costs. The speaker clearly supports the objective of lowering food prices and calls for a precise definition of tax categories.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives focus on fiscal transparency and budgetary accountability. The speaker calls for the government to present a clear overview of expenditures to the Riigikogu in order to ensure proper parliamentary oversight.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The insufficient state funding for school meals is addressed, which points to the need to ensure adequate state financing for the social sector. Specific positions regarding taxes, regulation, or economic growth are absent.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-09-22
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Strongly supports directing state expenditure towards raising the wages of frontline workers and opposes tax cuts favoring the wealthy. Economic views are centered on social justice and income redistribution, criticizing tax policies that undermine the livelihood of low-wage earners.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Kopli Commando (no. 774)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker backs fiscal responsibility and criticizes the opposition’s economic platform, which attempts to simultaneously increase state spending and cut taxes, stressing that "one plus one is always two." Furthermore, there is robust support for a significant increase in the wages of emergency responders to improve their standard of living.
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2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker acknowledges that the draft bill will have an economic impact on construction and real estate development businesses, resulting in additional work and expenses. Due to security risks, these costs are deemed unavoidable and justified, prioritizing security over short-term economic convenience.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Strongly supports the development of the defense industry and the facilitation of investments, seeing both economic and security benefits in reducing regulations. Criticizes bureaucratic obstacles and delays which, according to the Defense Industry Association, have resulted in lost investments.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is clearly growth-oriented and concerned about the decline in productivity. He/She assumes that adding extra days off means less work, which will therefore inhibit economic growth. He/She stresses the importance of fiscal responsibility and assessing the economic impact in legislation.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

Economic viewpoints emphasize fiscal responsibility and control over state spending, particularly concerning borrowed funds and the budget deficit. It is argued that accounting errors (e.g., unnecessary prepayments) generate real costs for the state (interest, loss of working capital), which consequently reduces the funds available for national defense.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic considerations are absent; energy choices are addressed only from the standpoint of security, not economic benefit, costs, or regulation.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker acknowledges the interest of economic circles in alleviating the labor shortage and generating revenue for the state. However, they prioritize long-term socio-economic stability, warning that short-term economic benefits do not outweigh the significant costs resulting from large-scale immigration.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker advocates for the application of private sector management principles and economic metrics within the public sector, particularly in the management of regional development. The emphasis is placed on performance, goal-oriented management, and quantitative measurement, which points to a clear preference for business efficiency.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Strongly supports domestic industry and economic growth, emphasizing the need for a stable and predictable regulatory environment to support investment. It views industrial development as key to ensuring employment and national security. Expresses strong favor toward business interests, noting that the problem lies not in the requirements themselves, but in the volatility of policy.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The economic interests and property rights of landowners are indirectly affected. These interests relate to their plans for their land, which the state restricts by altering the conservation status. No direct positions are presented regarding taxes, budgetary policy, or regulation.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-05-14
On the Management of the Ministry of Defence

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Not enough data
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are presented as a dilemma: whether to support rational investment where the return is highest (Tallinn/Harju County), or to direct state funds toward ensuring regional quality of life. The logic of entrepreneurs is acknowledged: that investments are made where the greatest return can be expected.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives are linked to the promotion of tourism, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring the infrastructure is in good order before the tourist season begins. This indicates support for local economic activity, which is heavily dependent on visitor numbers.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic positions relate to fiscal decentralization and the distribution of local government revenues. The speaker supports flexibility in tax regulations to direct a portion of citizens’ income tax toward rural areas, thereby promoting regional development.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives support social welfare measures that improve the livelihood of households and reduce their direct costs associated with caring for loved ones. The emphasis is placed on social redistribution and alleviating the financial burden.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives favor strong labor protection and security over flexibility, opposing the liberalization of employment relations. The speaker sees a danger in casual wage contracts, which leads to the underpayment, overworking, and decreased security of employees.
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2025-04-09
Third reading of the draft law amending the Defence Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (Strengthening Maritime Security) (565 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic positions focus on the financing of national defense, demanding that the government sufficiently raise defense expenditures to ensure the timely fulfillment of NATO force capability goals. The current funding is criticized as insufficient, which hinders the fulfillment of the navy's tasks.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-03-12
New government tax policy

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Finance Minister Ligi is facing criticism, but not for issues related to economic policy; rather, it is because of a violation of security procedures.
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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

Economic considerations center on saving resources for local governments and improving operational efficiency. The speaker argues that clear mandates allow for the rapid resolution of situations, thereby saving officials time and money, and emphasizes that the purpose of the coercive fine is neither to fill the budget nor to find additional revenue streams for local authorities.
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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

There are no economic perspectives mentioned, but it is noted that foreign policy success was achieved in the 1990s at a time when the Estonian state was significantly weaker, including the condition of the state budget and public services.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives are strongly tied to national defense funding, supporting the commitment to fix defense spending at a minimum level of 3% of GDP. Support is given to large public procurements (1.6 billion euros for ammunition), and the necessity of taking into account the state's real, tangible capabilities is emphasized. It is noted that defense expenditures fell short of what was planned due to the rapid economic growth seen previously.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Economic views are heavily focused on growth and deregulation, stressing the necessity of reducing regulations to enhance the defense industry's competitiveness. The draft legislation is viewed as a "revenue bill" that directly promotes the economy, helping to alleviate budget issues and reducing the need for cuts and tax hikes.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The entity strongly supports the implementation of a security tax, stressing that national defense funding must be driven by actual needs, rather than a politically "affordable" amount. Economic issues, such as infrastructure shortfalls, are acknowledged, but they are deemed secondary compared to existential security. The position that tax hikes are temporary is rejected, suggesting the necessity of a permanent funding model.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (426 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Strongly opposed to bureaucracy, agreeing that entrepreneurs have been saddled with "very heavy stones in their backpack." The Social Democrats are presented as a party opposing unnecessary restrictions. They support reducing regulations and requirements for defense industry companies to accelerate the sector's development.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Arms Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (468 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views advocate for reducing regulations and alleviating the bureaucratic burden on defense industry companies to streamline their operations. Furthermore, the question of guarantees from the European Defence Fund is being addressed, signaling interest in the financing and development of the defense sector.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

It strongly supports a massive increase in national defense spending, raising it to 4–5% of GDP. Fiscally, it prefers covering these costs progressively, emphasizing that the wealthiest people in Estonia should contribute the most. This is necessary to ensure a fair distribution of the burden domestically and to avoid placing undue strain on low-income residents or the middle class.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

Not enough data
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2024-06-13
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Foreign Service Act and amending other related acts (Bill 353 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is not enough data.
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2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker acknowledges the rapid growth of e-commerce and its impact on transportation, which has led to parking problems. He supports regulations and oversight to prevent a situation where businesses operate by breaking the law, emphasizing the need for a law-abiding business culture.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

Insufficient information
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-30
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting and candidacy age) (414 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-05-15
Third reading of the Bill (332 SE) on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of other related Acts.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints concern the consequences of sanctions, emphasizing that Russia is the only party suffering damage as a result of these sanctions. Domestic economic policy positions are not addressed.
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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.

Not enough data.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on defense expenditures, which are treated as a strategic investment, not a cost, citing the economic devastation caused by the Second World War. Wealthy European nations are criticized for enjoying the "peace dividend" while failing to meet their defense obligations, and the necessity of spending on defense at a level comparable to the Cold War is emphasized.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (230 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The economic perspectives are tied to the regulation concerning the taxation of credit institutions. The speaker stressed the necessity of understanding the current tax regime (specifically, advance payments) before introducing a new draft bill, which points to the need for fiscal prudence and highlights the importance of detail in the legislative process.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill (217 SE) to Amend the Income Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives are linked to the transparency and technical accuracy of taxation, focusing on the income tax calculation formula and deductions. Emphasis is placed on the need to understand the fundamentals of calculating the tax burden.
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