By Plenary Sessions: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It supports enhancing economic competitiveness and industrial development in regional centers, highlighting the significance of job creation. It stresses that solving the energy shortage and ensuring the upkeep of infrastructure (roads)—which is crucial for businesses—is essential for improving the economic environment.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic views are clearly pro-growth and production-oriented, emphasizing the need to create conditions for businesses to expand and generate new jobs. There is a demand for active government policy that would ensure sufficient energy capacity for economic development and the growth of regional prosperity.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Economic perspectives support active state intervention aimed at balancing regional development, alongside infrastructure investments, such as the Rohuküla railway. The objective is to narrow regional disparities, which indicates support for the redistribution of economic opportunities and national planning.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic considerations are limited to the national defense budget and financial planning. Specifically, the estimated cost for replenishing infantry mine stockpiles in 2026 is being requested, which demonstrates an interest in fiscal discipline and cost forecasting within the defense sector.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective is critical of tax hikes and cuts to family benefits, arguing that these measures generate poverty and destitution. It advocates for the swift reduction of administrative burdens and bureaucracy for businesses, stressing that wealth—which politicians seek to redistribute—is generated by enterprises. Furthermore, it criticizes the state's persistent distrust and excessive control directed at entrepreneurs.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker supports improving economic growth and competitiveness, viewing public investments in infrastructure (roads, energy capacity) as a direct means of creating new jobs and better incomes. He also advocates for improving the business environment by reducing the number of inspectors and auditors.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views show only strong support for increasing the funding allocated to security, while criticizing those who argue that "we are giving too much money to security." This points to the prioritization of security expenditures.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of stimulating the economy, attracting investment, and creating jobs so that the country can be competitive with the Nordic nations. The speaker advocates for robust state control over strategic investments, specifically demanding a state majority holding in the nuclear power plant if taxpayer funds are utilized.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives are critical of the new taxes that burden citizens, particularly in rural areas where using a car is unavoidable. He links the car tax to the argument about leveling the tax hump, but focuses instead on the negative impact of the tax and its unfair timing (bills arriving just before Midsummer and the start of the school year).
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the Reform Party's tax curve and the resulting tax chaos, labeling it a political dogma that will drain over 3 billion euros from the state budget. They emphasize concern over the competitiveness of rural entrepreneurs, which is suffering due to unequal agricultural subsidies and general tax increases. Furthermore, the energy sector is criticized for squandering hundreds of millions, a move that does nothing to solve the underlying issues of electricity shortages and rising prices.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Economic arguments support the rapid and targeted deployment of state budget funds (20 million euros) for infrastructure development. The focus is on implementing these investments and requiring strict fiscal discipline regarding approved projects, in order to prevent the funds from sitting idle.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Supports fiscal discipline and opposes the waste of money involved in creating new, unnecessary positions. It supports major infrastructure investments (railways, electricity generation capacity) as a crucial tool for developing regional economic growth and production. Investments are prioritized over bureaucracy.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the need for fiscal transparency and accountability when dealing with large loans. It is crucial to determine whether the borrowed funds were used for growth-supporting investments or for covering current expenditures, and what the financial terms of the loan (interest rate) were.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases during an economic recession, criticizing the government's self-inflicted "tax chaos" and the imposition of new levies. They advocate for implementing measures that stimulate the economy, which would increase people's incomes and positively impact crime reduction. The economic downturn is viewed as a direct catalyst for rising crime rates.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the introduction of new taxes and levies that reduce competitiveness and worsen economic prospects. He supports targeted investment programs to stimulate the economy, citing the success of the Ratas government. The necessity of ensuring tax stability is emphasized, alongside concerns about the rising costs of electricity, food, and waste collection.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of stimulating the economy through direct investments during an economic recession, while simultaneously supporting local municipalities. The speaker criticizes the government for the drop in competitiveness, pointing out, for instance, that energy prices are 40% higher compared to Finnish businesses. He emphasizes the need to set an example across the Baltic states through the tax environment and flexibility when attracting investments.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's economic policy, criticizing it as a chaotic tax cascade and merely apparent budget cuts that are not actually materializing. It is claimed that the current leadership is driving Estonia "to the bottom of Europe," and the widespread dissatisfaction among Estonian entrepreneurs is highlighted. The preference is clearly for a stable and predictable economic environment, standing in stark contrast to the current relentless pace of tax hikes.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are strongly focused on stability and planning, opposing the introduction of unplanned taxes during an economic recession. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of retaining tax revenue (500 million annually) for investments and restoring economic growth, with the goal of becoming "the new economic tiger of the Baltics." The government's actions are described as "tax chaos."
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Strongly supports the development of industry as a source of wealth and job creation. It is critical of tax increases (the "tax festival") during an economic recession, arguing that such a policy hinders economic revitalization, contrasting this with the decisions made in Lithuania.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is harshly criticizing the irresponsible tax policy, which resulted in hundreds of millions being drained from the state coffers and the deliberate underfunding of crucial sectors, labeling it a "chaotic tax festival." They also criticized the situation where the salaries of members of parliament are increasing while the compensation for the experts who shape policy lags behind.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
There is insufficient data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the cascade of new taxes, arguing that it will stifle the economy and plunge the country into a deep economic slump. The current fiscal policy is heavily criticized for draining funds from the state coffers, resulting in shortages for essential subsidies, services, and investments. The preference is for stability and responsible fiscal management, standing in sharp contrast to the erratic "flailing" of current tax policy.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker is demanding an active and concrete economic stimulus program from the government, one that does not rely on growth in the foreign economy. Criticism is leveled against vague plans that are limited merely to efficiency improvements and regulation. There is opposition to unjust policies, which signals concern over economic inequality.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
Economic views emphasize strong budgetary discipline and comprehensive financial management, sharply criticizing "fiscal policy chaos." The speaker highlights major shortcomings and the government's inability to control state finances, demanding that these deficiencies be remedied.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Economic policy views are strongly focused on protecting citizens' purchasing power; they oppose the raising of fines and state fees, arguing that these measures put undue pressure on the economy. They demand economic stimulation, job creation, and wage increases, while accusing the government of using dishonest methods to cover budget deficits. The current fiscal policy is viewed as lacking vision and merely serving to fill the state coffers.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly pro-business and highly critical of regulations. It is emphasized that the economy is declining, yet the government is failing to offer stimulating measures, instead proposing bills that only create conflict and confusion. The speaker believes that the new regulation will scare businesses away and lead to extensive litigation.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives center on the necessity of improving the revenue base and investment climate for local municipalities. The speaker opposes detrimental bureaucracy and the increasing cost of services, citing the management of waste disposal as an example that generates additional costs.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Data is lacking. No positions regarding economic issues, tax policy, or the budget are presented in the speeches.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The economic focus is restricted to a grant for targeted regional investment (€250,000) intended for the creation of historical and cultural infrastructure. It is emphasized that the funding is available, but it has not been utilized.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are characterized by strong opposition to the government’s tax hike policy, which is widely regarded as chaotic and poorly executed. It is stressed that the government lacks a cohesive overall economic policy, underscoring the necessity for more stable and deliberate fiscal management.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the importance of economic growth for boosting tax revenue and opposes new taxes that would undermine the business environment during an economic recession. Criticism is leveled against the previous irresponsible reduction of income tax (from 26% to 20%)—a move made without proper analysis—which has subsequently led to the state's current financial difficulties. They favor a slower trajectory toward budget balance, arguing that this approach is more manageable for society.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data