By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 110
Fully Profiled: 110
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports regulations that guarantee service transparency and customer safety, even if they create inconvenience for businesses (such as a photo requirement). Criticizes the government for over-prioritizing the interests of businesses at the expense of customer needs, citing the obligation to pay taxes as an example. Prefers consumer protection over simplifying business operations.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Data is scarce.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of improving the quality of budget planning and fiscal discipline. They sharply criticize ministries for their failure to utilize large sums (billions of euros) within the allocated year. The speaker highlights the importance of the government taking responsibility for shaping the economic situation and accepting the official forecasts.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize that making projects cheaper must not come at the expense of landowners, who have to bear the burden of unresolved issues and damages. This indicates opposition to the externalization of costs.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints stress the need to prevent citizens from incurring extra costs due to public services, for instance, travel expenses to distant service centers. The speaker defends the option of using cash, aiming to avoid forcing people to possess bank cards or visit automated teller machines.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient Data
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is a strong proponent of tax cuts and opposes the introduction of new taxes, particularly the proposed motor vehicle tax, arguing that it damages businesses and the gross domestic product (GDP). He actively advocates for reducing fuel excise duties and VAT to ease the financial burden and stimulate economic growth.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker criticizes the coalition’s decision to cut child benefits and impose gender quotas on listed companies. He/She also raises the question of financial transparency regarding claims that the Estonian people do not have to pay extra for certain costs.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the regulation and oversight of election funding, debating the expenditure and income sides of political advertising. He/She poses a hypothetical question: should the ERJK have to refund the money if the advertisement proves ineffective and results in a loss of votes?
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the importance of boosting productivity and efficiency through regulatory changes aimed at improving the competitiveness of Estonian businesses. The speaker supports the interests of the logistics, transport, agriculture, and forestry sectors, and opposes the large-scale introduction of foreign labor as a solution, favoring smart operations instead.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The economic views strongly advocate for tax cuts, particularly reducing income tax to 20% to boost people's net income and curb the shadow economy. He/She vigorously opposes regulations (such as sustainability reports and the biofuel mandate), viewing them as detrimental to business and an interference in the free market. It is stressed that entrepreneurs are the primary source of the state's tax revenue, and increasing taxes will drive businesses out of Estonia.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Insufficient data set.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views are fiscally conservative and oriented toward cutting expenditures. They oppose any increase in the income tax rate and the general rise of the tax burden. They support cutting state spending through the reduction of the administrative apparatus, emphasizing that tax increases are not the solution.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It supports economic growth through innovation, automation, and the creation of higher added value, aiming to reduce the reliance on cheap labor. It opposes the importation of foreign labor, arguing that this funnels hundreds of millions in wages out of the country and impedes productivity growth. It criticizes subsidy packages that mandate job creation instead of promoting automation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker advocates for boosting economic competitiveness by reducing energy prices, endorsing the proposal to temporarily or permanently withdraw from the CO2 quota system. Furthermore, the speaker demands fair and immediate financial compensation for the restriction of private property and criticizes the state for imposing extra obligations on local governments (LGUs) without providing supplementary funding.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic viewpoints stress the need to direct investments into the oil shale energy sector to ensure energy security and add value to national wealth. At the same time, there is strong opposition to allocating billions to wind energy, which is deemed ill-intentioned and impractical.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strongly in favor of lowering taxes (excise duties, VAT) to reduce the cost of living and enhance the competitiveness of businesses, particularly in energy-intensive sectors. Highly critical of the government's budget management, pointing to significant transfers and duplicate entries that demonstrate a clear lack of oversight. Advocates for supporting entrepreneurship, warning that business owners will leave if the state puts too much pressure on them.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective highlights the inadequate state funding provided to local governments for social welfare and the maintenance of care homes. It criticizes reforms focused purely on cost-efficiency, noting that they neglect long-term investments (such as building renovations) and cause harm to the community. It warns that municipalities are being forced to use their own funds to cover the service deficits created by the state.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on the cost-effectiveness of energy production and the adequacy of backup power solutions. Stable energy sources are preferred (nuclear energy, oil shale during the transition) over unreliable and potentially cost-ineffective solutions.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic position is strongly opposed to the car tax, as it generates compliance costs and encourages people to engage in avoidance schemes. While acknowledging that taxes are necessary for the state to function, the speaker questions the inevitability of this specific tax, pointing to the need to review national finances and political spending priorities. It is argued that budgetary problems do not stem from a lack of funds, but rather from issues regarding how money is utilized.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Opposition is voiced against new taxes (like the car tax) and subsidies (such as those for wealthier individuals buying used electric cars), with critics emphasizing that these measures burden and stifle the economy. It is argued that the state's problem is not a lack of funds, but rather how money is utilized and the failure to review spending areas. The opposition has proposed alternative funding sources, for example, implementing a bank tax.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker stresses the crucial role of entrepreneurs in funding the state budget and calls for a more respectful attitude toward them. They oppose new taxes, arguing that these measures push people into the shadow economy, slow down economic growth, and increase prices for service sector businesses. Criticism is leveled at the lack of transparency in the state's fiscal policy, citing, for instance, the transfer of one billion unused euros and subsidies provided to wealthier individuals for purchasing electric vehicles.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives stress market efficiency and the necessity of infrastructure investment to reduce electricity prices. A rapid, trade-facilitating solution (i.e., establishing interconnections) is preferred, which would enhance import capacity.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on mitigating the negative impact of inflation and tax hikes on citizens, supporting an increase in state compensation. It criticizes the government's actions for abolishing tax benefits (on housing loan interest and for children). It also highlights the difficult situation faced by entrepreneurs who are unable to cover the salary difference for employees participating in reserve training exercises.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives indirectly address the issue of the workforce, skeptically questioning whether the importation of foreign prisoners is linked to the need to bring in skilled labor capable of communicating with those inmates in their native language.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly focused on opposing tax hikes, which they label a "tax festival" that attacks the populace. They are demanding increased funding for local municipalities and emphasizing the importance of confidence in the economic environment, which is a prerequisite for having children.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on the requirement for transparency in the financing and planning of the energy sector. The speaker expresses strong suspicion that the government's energy policy is linked to hidden business interests, pointing to potential shell companies and shelf corporations that have provided input regarding the future of wind energy.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on protecting rural businesses (agriculture, beekeeping) from the economic damage caused by large predators. Support is given to regulation that allows entrepreneurs to protect their property, although the draft bill itself does not address compensation for damages. The goal is to ensure that it is possible to engage in business confidently in Estonia.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Economic perspectives oppose new tax burdens and support uniformity and transparency in the tax system. State subsidies aimed at buyers of used electric vehicles are criticized, based on the argument that these buyers tend to be wealthy individuals, which constitutes an unfair approach.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic outlooks are cautious and fiscally conservative, emphasizing the high value of state assets (databases) and criticizing unrealistic energy price promises. There is skepticism regarding the government’s energy policy and its ability to create a favorable business environment that would attract investment to Estonia.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The economic platform strongly advocates for tax reductions, particularly lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, aiming to mitigate the effects of inflation and support household incomes. It criticizes the government's recent tax increases (VAT rising to 24%, and income tax hikes) and condemns budgetary waste. Furthermore, it supports protecting domestic producers against dumping prices and opposes subsidies that primarily benefit the wealthy (such as electric vehicle subsidies).
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports fiscal discipline and transparent state budget management, while remaining critical of the current budgetary framework, as it allows for major errors and double counting. The necessity of accountability and efficiency in public sector finance is emphasized.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Economic viewpoints stress fiscal responsibility and risk management within state-owned enterprises, driven by concerns over the squandering of taxpayer funds following Nordica's bankruptcy. Strict supervision and the implementation of special audits are supported across all state commercial companies to prevent management errors and financial losses.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on fiscal transparency and accountability regarding public spending. The necessity is stressed for taxpayers to clearly understand how the funds allocated to top officials are spent, which indicates a strong focus on the economical and controlled use of public funds.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize the need to strategically invest in existing domestic energy production (oil shale) to ensure independence and security. This indicates a preference for long-term risk reduction over external supply.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker sharply criticizes the government's tendency to prioritize the interests and convenience of businesses (such as the rapid construction of wind farms) over public engagement and well-considered decision-making. Concern is also raised regarding the lack of long-term economic planning, particularly concerning the premature exit from oil shale energy.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views center on the direct cost of regulatory compliance (the expense of waste management) and the financial protection afforded to the consumer (the ability to receive a refund). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of determining the financial plan for the law's implementation and how to prevent unnecessary stockpiling.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic positions are aimed against taxes that harm businesses and individuals, demanding proportionality and fairness in taxation. Reasonable amounts are preferred over unreasonably high charges, and the 800-euro environmental fee is criticized for not being cost-based.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The economic platform is strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing the car tax, VAT, and excise duties as a harmful "blow" to families. It advocates for the economic protection of families and fostering a sense of security regarding the state, standing against the cascade of taxes.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives favor lower excise taxes, since high excise taxes divert money and purchasing power to Latvia and encourage smuggling. The speaker opposes the increase in excise taxes, as this damages state finances and distorts statistics without yielding any positive economic or social outcome.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The climate warming narrative is viewed, in part, as a business operation ("sales pitch"). Economic perspectives are tied to resource utilization, recognizing the importance of the oil shale chemical products sector, but cautioning the state about environmental risks when seeking new revenue streams (phosphorite).
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
They strongly oppose new taxes (the Car Tax) and cuts to social benefits (child benefits). They argue that the tax system must take into account the needs of large families. Furthermore, they criticize the state's priority of earning revenue from foreign prisoners while continuing to operate prisons.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the transparency surrounding the use of public funds and strict oversight of investments totaling billions. Critical sentiment is directed towards highly-paid executives whose management of major projects has failed, highlighting the necessity for improved performance.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is opposing the new tax (the motor vehicle tax), focusing on its potential unfairness and the administrative burden it would place on individuals. He emphasizes the need to protect citizens in situations where they might be required to pay the tax on property that has been stolen.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker opposes taxes that lead to impoverishment (such as the car tax). He criticizes the government's spending priorities, specifically questioning why tens of millions are being subsidized to the profitable wind energy sector when funding cannot be secured for a school operating on a 1.6 million euro budget.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes the state's fiscal discipline (i.e., saving money) when it is achieved by transferring costs onto local municipalities. He emphasizes that the state's savings do not change anything financially; they merely shift the financial burden to the local government. This perspective prioritizes regional stability over centralized austerity measures.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes the sudden and unjustified increase in the fine rates imposed on legal entities under the draft Customs Act (up to 100,000 euros). He emphasizes that fine rates should be viewed in the context of the country as a whole, referencing a previous EKRE proposal to raise penalties for violating the Language Act, which demonstrates a selective approach to financial sanctions.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the need to avoid imposing additional burdens on businesses through mandatory reporting, favoring voluntary compliance instead. Concern is also raised regarding the proportionality of the sharp and very significant increase in fines imposed on legal entities. The speaker is sensitive to the impact regulations have on the business environment.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic commentators are criticizing the government's illogical fiscal policy, where renovated school buildings (costing millions) are deemed an expense and slated for demolition, while prison facilities must be preserved at all costs for future inmates. The necessity of preventing a perfectly good building from going to waste is stressed, but this principle, in the government's view, only applies to prisons.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives stress fiscal discipline and are highly critical of the inefficiency inherent in government spending. The methodology for tax increases, which relies solely on the data provided by a few individual companies, is opposed, and the necessity of preventing waste is emphasized. Specific criticism is directed at the substantial costs associated with outsourced communication services.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
It favors economic growth and a functioning economy as the foundation for funding the state budget, and is strongly opposed to consumption-dampening excise hikes. It warns that the state will lose tax revenue if commerce moves across the border, and emphasizes that energy consumption is actually increasing due to the electric vehicle campaign.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes cuts in the social sector that directly affect those in need, citing as an example the saving of 100,000 euros achieved by eliminating three jobs, which in turn extends administrative processing times. They also criticize the inefficient financing of public IT projects and are against increasing user fees (such as consultation fees or co-payments).
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of ensuring decent pay for care sector employees, as the current wage level is "relatively meager." There is also concern regarding the rising cost of specialized social care services, which places a heavy burden on service users. Immigration is negatively associated with the high unemployment rate among Estonians.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
He/She strongly advocates for public investment in road construction, viewing it as a key issue for stimulating the economy and fostering business activity. Furthermore, he/she expresses opposition to the car tax, arguing that it would negatively affect the quality of the vehicle fleet, consequently impacting both the economy and public safety.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views are protectionist, emphasizing the need to protect Estonian farmers and forest owners from foreign capital that is distorting the land market. He supports legislative restrictions designed to ensure that land remains in the hands of Estonian citizens. The speaker criticizes the government's policies, which have created economic hardship and forced people to sell their land carelessly.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for economic sovereignty and retaining capital within the country, emphasizing that major investments must support domestic industry. Concern arises over capital outflow and the resulting loss of tax revenue. Support is given to developing domestic production capabilities (such as ammunition manufacturing and the utilization of tire crumb) to ensure economic growth and security.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for state intervention and the payment of compensation to agricultural enterprises to mitigate losses caused by natural events. The speaker prioritizes the protection of farmers' economic interests, positioning this stance against the government's push for budgetary austerity.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Data is scarce.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic outlook is strongly opposed to tax hikes, viewing current policy as a threat to economic growth and the potential relocation of businesses outside of Estonia. He emphasizes that the tax burden is excessive, forcing people to choose between purchasing food and paying their taxes. The speaker predicts an increase in cash transactions and tax optimization strategies designed to evade taxes.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to halt the outflow of businesses and people and improve the state of the nation's finances, which the speaker believes are completely broken. Support is given to measures that would incentivize those who have left Estonia to return, favoring this solution over replacing them with foreign labor.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic perspectives oppose new taxes (specifically the car tax) and emphasize the necessity of improving public finance management and budget transparency. Fiscal discipline is preferred over the introduction of new taxes, given that the state has billions in unspent funds. The question is raised whether the car tax is even financially necessary.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Economic views emphasize strict fiscal discipline and precision in state budget preparation. The speaker is concerned about major financial errors (100.4 million) and is demanding better control from the Ministry of Finance.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic positions emphasize fiscal discipline and strict oversight of public funds, opposing the corrupt disappearance of both the state budget and foreign aid (50 billion). The speaker demands that the money be allocated correctly and that corruption be actively tackled.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic policies are focused on halting the increase of the tax burden, especially concerning asset taxes, and cautioning against a real estate tax. [The policy] supports measures that cut major expenditures to ease the budgetary situation, such as suspending the construction of Rail Baltic for five to seven years. Furthermore, it advocates for abolishing the tax hump (or tax bracket bulge) and implementing a bank tax to channel extraordinary bank profits into the state budget.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The speaker sharply criticizes the waste of public funds (such as flying business class and the high costs associated with the m-State project) and stresses the necessity of keeping major investments within Estonia. This stance advocates for fiscal discipline and the successful management of national economic projects.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially when these are caused by unfunded mandates imposed by the state on local governments. He/She criticizes the government’s fiscal policy, which forces local municipalities to generate their own revenue by raising land tax. He/She supports domestic food production and emphasizes that people should be able to buy high-quality domestic produce.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives express caution regarding regulatory burdens, as the speaker fears that environmental quotas could generate an undesirable "business" similar to the CO2 quota system. This points to concerns about market distortions and economic side effects, favoring clear and economically transparent solutions.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker strongly advocates for taxing the banking sector's extraordinary income, which has arisen due to the rise in Euribor. This position is aimed at redistributing those windfall profits. Doubts are being raised about the government's claims that refraining from taxing the banks will ensure better capital availability for entrepreneurs.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A strong stance is expressed regarding fiscal discipline and the responsible use of public funds. The speaker opposes the squandering of state money on non-operational projects and demands a precise accounting of the sums spent, emphasizing the critical need for accountability.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints focus on fiscal discipline and the appropriateness of taxation; the speaker criticizes imposing a tax merely for the purpose of filling the budget. He emphasizes the need for a thorough impact analysis (VTK) before any tax legislation is adopted.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and the necessity of finding areas for savings within the public sector, particularly through an audit of NGO funding. The income tax exemption for old-age pensions is supported as a socio-political measure.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Support is expressed for increased and targeted state funding (a state commission) channeled through education to ensure the long-term viability of the agricultural sector. Concern is expressed over the consequences resulting from budget constraints and the reallocation of internal funds, underscoring the importance of fiscal discipline and priority setting.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Strongly supports measures that boost economic growth and competitiveness, specifically those that reduce business costs and ease labor shortages in the transport, forestry, and agriculture sectors. It opposes government excise tax increases and new fees that undermine businesses' ability to manage operations. It views the proposal as an opportunity to raise labor productivity.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Strongly supports reducing bureaucracy for businesses and demands better data security, which is linked to maintaining Estonia's competitive advantage. The economic view emphasizes efficiency and easing the regulatory burden.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, seeing them as detrimental to business and people's ability to cope amid inflation. It supports small businesses, farmers, and construction workers, stressing that their larger vehicles are tools of the trade, not luxuries. The government's actions are viewed as dishonest measures aimed solely at filling the state budget.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic platform strongly opposes tax hikes (car tax, sugar tax, VAT). Emphasis is placed on the negative impact that high inflation and the government's tax policy have had on the Estonian economy and its residents. Full transparency regarding economic data is demanded.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports cutting state expenditures by abolishing the expense allowances for Riigikogu members. He/She criticizes the government’s actions concerning the draft car tax bill and the withdrawal of child benefits from large families.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
It strongly supports tax relief for consumers, calling for a reduction in VAT on food items to ease the heavy burden of high grocery costs on families. It views this as the bare minimum required to improve the economic situation and support people's ability to cope.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker opposes tax increases (VAT) and unfunded mandates that strain local budgets, pushing them into deficit. The inclusion of state financial resources is demanded to ensure the financial stability of local governments and their ability to fulfill their obligations.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize the need for stability and predictability, opposing new taxes and continuous reform. Support is given to social benefits (family allowances), and criticism is leveled at the breaking of promises regarding the taxation of pensioners. The speaker opposes any increase in the tax burden.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Economic considerations are tied to ensuring energy security, requiring the government to allocate funds for maintaining oil shale reserves. This points to the necessity of ensuring stable energy production during the transition period through national financial decisions.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic concerns are manifesting as opposition to the proposed car tax, which is widely viewed as a measure that will significantly worsen the situation for people living in the countryside, particularly given the complete lack of a functioning public transport system. This clearly indicates a desire to ease the financial burden on residents of rural regions.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker supports intervention aimed at bolstering domestic production, arguing that inflation and high energy prices are compelling consumers to favor foreign goods. Furthermore, the current financial policy is criticized for failing to ensure that capital flows into the agricultural sector, highlighting the persistent issue of capital accessibility.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic viewpoints support the taxation of banks' extraordinary profits to return the money collected from taxpayers’ pockets. He/She expresses concern over the deteriorating availability and terms of loans for entrepreneurs, particularly within the context of the green transition, citing the continuous tightening of regulations in industries.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Support is being expressed for Estonian farmers, recognizing their contribution to ensuring quality food, which indicates a favorable attitude toward the domestic agricultural sector. Mandatory labeling is a regulatory measure that protects consumers' ability to make informed choices in the market.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The economic perspective is critical of foreign banks, which are accused of siphoning profits out of Estonia through high loan interest rates. The speaker advocates for the protection of domestic credit unions (savings and loan associations), criticizing the way they are pressured by capital requirements, and favors domestic enterprise over foreign capital.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives prioritize the domestic workforce, calling for measures to motivate and employ the 55,892 registered unemployed. Strong opposition is voiced against plans to start bringing in many times more [people] than is currently permitted.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views concern state intervention and strategic planning, emphasizing the need to ensure food security and sufficient national reserves for potential worse days. Specific standpoints regarding taxes, trade, or general fiscal policy are absent.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives favor a targeted reduction in excise duty aimed at lowering costs for sectors that utilize shale oil fuel. This represents clear backing for a specific fiscal measure designed to alleviate the burden imposed by the fuel excise tax.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic policies are focused on protecting the domestic infrastructure sector, and warnings are being issued against its destruction due to underfunding. There is strong opposition to the car tax, arguing that it will age the vehicle fleet and negatively impact lower-income individuals who are living "from hand to mouth." Furthermore, they demand that funding for Rail Baltic be frozen, as the project will never become profitable and will require continuous subsidies.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views strongly favor tax cuts, seeing income tax reduction as the solution to high inflation and economic hardship. Support is given both to increasing the purchasing power of private individuals and assisting entrepreneurs in this difficult situation. The speaker opposes the government's tax hikes and advocates for fiscal relief.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives are implicit, highlighting the necessity of social support while opposing cuts to state benefits. This indicates backing for social redistribution and government intervention aimed at securing the financial well-being of families.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are highly critical of the proposed VAT increase. The speaker questions the temporary nature of previous hikes (2009) and expresses a preference for keeping tax rates lower (at the 18% level) or, at minimum, not raising them to 22% or above.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The economic views emphasize tax uniformity and are strongly protectionist toward industry, supporting the increase of VAT on the press to the general rate (22%). He criticizes regulations (the quota system) that harm the economy and are driving the metal industry out of Europe, calling into question the economic viability of the green transition.