By Months: Aivar Kokk
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
13 Speeches
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases (VAT, income tax, excise duties, Motor Vehicle Tax), emphasizing that the rising tax burden has driven people into poverty and slowed down the economy. There is a demand that revenue collected from fuel excise duties be allocated to road construction, while criticizing unreasonable state budget expenditures (e.g., the 175 million subsidy for public transport). He notes that car buyers are anticipating the repeal of the tax in 2027, which demonstrates the market's reaction to this failed tax.
10.2025
68 Speeches
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that the state has taken billions of euros from the pockets of individuals and businesses in recent years, having made over 50 decisions to raise taxes. Criticism is leveled at the tax policy, which funds income tax exemptions for high earners at the expense of broad-based tax increases. Furthermore, it is stressed that the state already possesses sufficient funds (approximately 1.7 billion euros in carry-over money) that are not being utilized effectively.
09.2025
47 Speeches
Supports business-friendly tax policies, including tax exemptions for young employees and restoring the tax exemption for land under one's home. It criticizes excessive bureaucratic burdens and the negative impact of CO2 taxes on Estonia's competitiveness. It emphasizes the importance of practical entrepreneurial experience in policy making.
06.2025
57 Speeches
A distinctly liberal economic perspective, supporting tax cuts and backing entrepreneurship. It argues that "no country has ever taxed its way to prosperity" and stresses the necessity of competitiveness. It advocates for lowering excise duties and opposes state intervention in the economy. It criticizes the rising costs of the public sector and calls for a reduction in bureaucracy. It views entrepreneurship as the sole source of wealth.
05.2025
36 Speeches
It consistently advocates for lowering taxes to stimulate economic growth, citing successful experiences from 2020. It sharply criticizes all tax hikes (income tax, VAT, excise duties), arguing that these measures will lead the economy into decline. It supports pro-business policies and demands a reduction in public sector spending, including the downsizing of the civil service.
04.2025
16 Speeches
Supports a low tax burden policy and cutting state expenditures by reducing bureaucracy. It criticizes tax hikes during an economic downturn, emphasizing the need to support investment and consumption. It supports business-friendly policies and opposes double taxation (fuel excise duty plus car tax). It emphasizes the need for dispatchable electricity generation and criticizes the high cost of current energy policy.
03.2025
1 Speeches
This is a clearly anti-tax stance, advocating for a lower tax burden on both private individuals and businesses. It asserts that budget equilibrium can be achieved without raising taxes, suggesting support for spending cuts or alternative funding methods. It opposes progressive tax policy (specifically, the cancellation of tax exemptions for high-wage earners).
02.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker supports market economy principles in the energy sector, demanding that all energy producers compete on a level playing field without state subsidies. He criticizes the government’s plan to subsidize offshore wind farms with 2.6 billion euros and argues that state-owned enterprises are earning excessive profits at the expense of consumers. On the issue of land tax, he advocates for limiting tax hikes to protect businesses and residents from a sudden tax shock.
01.2025
27 Speeches
It supports a lower tax burden and cuts to state expenditures, while criticizing tax hikes and new taxes. It expresses concern over the economic downturn and calls for investment to stimulate economic growth. It advocates for pro-business policies and criticizes the increase in bureaucracy within the public sector.