By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Strongly supports progressive taxation and wealth redistribution, emphasizing that "money must be taken from where the money is" (banks). It opposes broad-based consumption taxes (VAT, car tax) and supports tax exemptions and benefits aimed at social target groups (people with disabilities, large families). It views government policy as a hindrance to economic growth and an expansionist of the state apparatus.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports a progressive income tax so that the wealthy contribute proportionally more, and demands a reduction in the public sector to achieve efficiency savings. He sharply criticizes the abolition of the tax hump as a half-billion-costing step that benefits the rich, and deplores the Reform Party's abandonment of the bank tax. The goal is to reduce the gap between the rich and the poorer segments of society and return the economy to growth.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic outlook is tied to sharp criticism of the government coalition's policies, which the speaker claims have triggered a recession lasting more than three years. While the overall direction of the anti-money laundering fight is supported, there is a demand for its transparent and competent implementation. It is stressed that a transparent system benefits everyone.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker advocates for income redistribution via a progressive income tax and strongly opposes tax hikes that impact low-income groups (pensioners, minimum wage earners). The government's current policy is viewed as stifling economic growth and benefiting the wealthy, as the tax increases are used to fund tax breaks for high-income earners.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's fiscal policy, which grants tax breaks to the wealthy (exceeding half a billion euros), viewing this as the primary cause of the economic recession. They support redirecting funds to the less affluent (raising the subsistence minimum) and demand the streamlining of the state apparatus. The supplementary budget is considered a hollow instrument that offers no genuine economic recovery.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly growth-oriented, opposing tax hikes during a crisis because they destroy consumption and trigger a recessionary spiral. Income redistribution is supported through a progressive income tax and a tax on bank profits. Furthermore, the necessity of reducing public sector expenditure is stressed—a commitment that the government has failed to deliver on.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The economic outlook focuses on increasing public investment in infrastructure to kickstart the economy and create jobs during these tough times. The speaker strongly opposes perks for the wealthy, which amount to over half a billion in the annual budget, arguing that this money should be channeled into improving infrastructure and defense capabilities. He believes the government’s choices are detrimental to economic growth.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The economic platform emphasizes social protection and opposition to new taxes (such as the car tax and income tax on pensions) and to cuts that negatively impact the labor market. The stance is clearly in favor of protecting the interests of the workforce and vulnerable groups, in direct opposition to the government's policy, which is "dismantling the Estonian economy."
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are aimed at reducing inequality and preserving the purchasing power of social benefits, emphasizing that the livelihood allowance has already lost a third of its buying power. There is opposition to taxes (such as the car tax and income tax on pensions) that disproportionately affect low-income earners and residents of rural areas. Warnings have been issued that the proposed bill will damage the labor market in the long term by decreasing people's motivation and skill levels.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The economic views are strongly social, centered on guaranteeing the livelihood of the average person and criticizing income inequality. The speaker opposes fiscal measures that reduce unemployment benefits, pointing to the necessity of protecting the interests of the workforce and vulnerable groups.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Critical of the current economic management, stressing the three-year recession and Estonia’s position as the EU country with the worst-performing economy. It opposes the increase in the number of public sector employees at a time when the private sector is making redundancies. It advocates for boosting efficiency through technology, criticizing the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) for refusing to utilize artificial intelligence.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are focused on opposing unfair taxes which impede regional mobility and disproportionately burden weaker segments of society. It criticizes the lack of transparency in how taxes are formulated and the practice of justifying tax increases with foreign policy factors ("Putin is raising taxes").
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports the redistribution of income, demanding the taxation of banks' windfall profits (a bank tax) and the lowering of consumption taxes (VAT on food) to support the poor. He/She sharply criticizes the coalition's "orgy" of tax hikes and its economic policy, which has caused record inflation and increased inequality between the rich and the poor. He/She emphasizes that the banks earned their profits regardless of the circumstances, not due to efficiency.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, which is characterized by record inflation and tax hikes (dubbed a "tax orgy"). Support is voiced for social justice and redistribution, while simultaneously criticizing the protection afforded to the banking sector (the refusal to implement a bank tax) and the freezing of the minimum subsistence benefit.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for a critical review and reduction of public sector spending, aiming to redirect the savings toward priority sectors. The preference is for targeted investments (such as AI development) and boosting efficiency, while simultaneously criticizing the squandering of hundreds of thousands of euros on substandard IT projects.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views strongly favor investment and stand in opposition to austerity policies, demanding large-scale state investments (like the New Deal) to halt the economic downturn. Criticism is leveled against the decline in the standard of living, which forces people to work while sick, thereby damaging GDP and overall economic growth.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic views expressed strongly advocate for fiscal discipline, demanding spending cuts in the Riigikogu (Parliament) and opposing the so-called "tax orgy." The speaker supports replicating best practices to achieve economic growth, positively mentioning the bank tax, progressive income tax, and a reduced VAT on food. Furthermore, he advocates linking ministers' performance-based pay to economic results to ensure accountability.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic platform is strongly opposed to tax increases, especially when they are unsystematic and unjust, and criticizes the loss of predictability within the tax environment. It supports fiscal discipline through a €300 million reduction in the public sector and the implementation of a bank tax. It criticizes the preferential treatment given to banks (18% tax rate) compared to other companies (22% tax rate).
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Supports strict fiscal discipline and demands honesty regarding tax objectives, opposing the use of the security tax to plug the general budget hole. It criticizes the government’s actions, which have resulted in a large budget deficit. It seeks greater control for the Riigikogu over changes in expenditures.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic views are highly critical, arguing that Estonia's economic recession is caused by the policies of the Reform Party, not the war. Doubts are being raised about fiscal discipline and the logic of income distribution, asking why doctors' salaries are not increasing despite the rise in the visit fee.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
It strongly supports redistributive policies, advocating for the introduction of a progressive income tax and a bank tax to fund tax breaks for lower-income individuals. The key to stimulating economic growth is viewed as leaving money in the hands of the poor, which would increase spending and tax collection (a chain reaction).
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is skeptical of the government's claims regarding administrative cost savings when the number of staff is not decreasing and the local municipality is offering free rental space. This points to an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and the requirement that the economic justifications for closing state institutions be transparent and logical.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker deems economic growth and positive results (outcome) crucial, sharply criticizing the current economic downturn and the government's inadequate forecasts. They emphasize that for the Minister of Finance, the result is more important than intent or passion, and they doubt the government's capacity to lead the economy.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It strongly supports a redistributive tax policy, emphasizing the necessity of taxing the excess profits of the banking sector, which are linked to Euribor rather than to genuine value creation. The objective is to lower the tax burden on the poorer segments of society (pensioners, minimum wage earners) and stimulate consumption to restore economic growth. It views the implementation of a bank tax as a means of compensating for this injustice.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives center on social justice and the negative effect of government cuts (specifically pensions) on the average beneficiary. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of precise fiscal forecasting regarding social spending and the funds reimbursed to local municipalities.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to regressive taxes (the security tax) and advocates for progressive taxation (a tiered income tax). They promote alternative revenue sources, such as a bank tax (half a billion), and demand the reduction of public sector costs (300 million) and automation. The objective is to end the economic recession and achieve growth that leaves money in the pockets of the Estonian people.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are centered on strict budgetary discipline, demanding the meticulous review of every single cent and its return to the state budget if required. The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax policies that collect money from the less affluent only to distribute it to the wealthy (the abolition of the tax hump). He emphasizes that during a crisis, the state must step in to help people, not strip them of their last resources.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on consumer prices and competition, highlighting concerns about the average price of internet connection in Estonia, which is several times more expensive compared to Latvia. There is a desire to find the economic reasons behind this price disparity.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are strongly socially focused, opposing regressive taxation that impacts low-wage earners and social benefit recipients (taxation from the first euro). The government's fiscal irresponsibility is criticized, which has led to a budget deficit and record inflation. The speaker views the goal of the tax increases as distributing money to the wealthy.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views focus on the transparency and fairness of the tax system, especially concerning the rules for input VAT deduction and the taxation of the entrepreneurial account. The speaker demands clarity regarding the actual tax rates and the overall tax burden, using specific examples (e.g., a person earning 30,000 euros).
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
These economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially during an economic crisis, arguing that they hit the poorest citizens hardest and suppress economic growth. They advocate for policies that promote economic growth and criticize the government-created budget deficits that lead to reduced public spending on infrastructure (roads), defense, and social services. The consequences of these tax hikes are described as "unbuilt roads, stagnant teacher salaries, and lower pensions."
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views are strongly against tax increases, arguing that they worsen the economic situation and deepen the 2.5-year-long recession. It is stressed that the Estonian economy is the only one in Europe showing a decline, which points to serious management failures. They oppose redistribution schemes that make the poor poorer by taking money from them via a car tax and returning only cents as support payments.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic perspectives focus on the state's fiscal capacity and the high cost of indexing pensions, citing a concern voiced by another politician that this "is truly beyond the state's means." The debate concerns large national financial commitments and budgetary discipline.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of increasing state budget revenues through a bank tax, which is projected to yield half a billion euros. There is strong opposition to abolishing the tax hump, which is deemed unreasonable and impoverishing for pensioners, alongside support for lowering labor taxes to improve competitiveness. Criticism is also leveled against the government’s inability to tackle the persistent economic recession.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
It opposes the implementation of new taxes (such as the car tax and income tax on pensions) during an economic downturn, arguing that such measures would only deepen the recession. It favors considering wealth taxes, which would ensure the rich pay more, thereby protecting the poor and rural populations from an increased tax burden. It criticizes the government for granting local municipalities the freedom to raise land tax rates to compensate for the state's own budget deficit.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic outlook is focused on solving structural problems and ensuring long-term growth, in contrast to short-term cuts that diminish future revenue (EAS). Support is given to more progressive tax solutions, such as retaining the progressive tax bracket (the 'tax hump') aimed at higher earners, and implementing a special profit tax for banks. Furthermore, reducing the number of public sector officials is seen as a solution, rather than relying on budgetary cuts.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
He/She is a strong proponent of economic growth and foreign investment and opposes tax increases (such as the car tax) during an economic recession, arguing that they hinder the economy. He/She criticizes the government for favoring the wealthy (citing the abolition of the tax hump) and supports income redistribution through the taxation of banks' excess profits.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes and benefit cuts that affect the poor, arguing that such measures deepen the economic recession. It advocates for taxing banks' excess profits and criticizes tax breaks aimed at the wealthy. The preference is for economic policies that protect the less fortunate and foster growth, rather than taking money "out of the pockets of the poor."
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic views are strongly critical of the recent tax increases (the car tax and the VAT hike), deeming them the primary cause of the economic recession. There is a demand for increased public sector investment in artificial intelligence to prevent the economy from becoming marginalized. Regarding labor, there is support for regulating platform work to ensure social guarantees, directly opposing the stance that the rapid development of the sector justifies the absence of social insurance coverage.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic policies are centered on income redistribution and active state intervention aimed at stimulating the economy. There is strong support for taxing banks' excess profits and introducing a progressive income tax to secure an additional billion euros for the budget. Furthermore, they oppose budget cuts made purely "on an Excel basis"—cuts that disproportionately impact the poor—and criticize the passive strategy of merely waiting for economic growth.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supports progressive taxation, emphasizing the need to introduce a digital tax for large corporations and take money from the wealthy, not from pensioners. He criticizes the government's economic policy, calling it detrimental to economic growth and increasing bureaucracy, citing the practice of requesting duplicate data as an example. He advocates for stimulating the economy by encouraging consumption and reducing the number of civil servants using artificial intelligence.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of social justice and income redistribution, while opposing an income tax structure that effectively takes money from the poor to fund pay raises for the wealthy. They support implementing a solidarity tax on banks and believe that allowing the wealthy to retain more capital slows down economic circulation and growth. The government's economic decisions are viewed as exacerbating inequality.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Economic views are strongly focused on social justice and state intervention during a crisis to assist the poorer population. The policy supports a bank solidarity tax as a permanent taxation scheme that would bring half a billion euros annually to the state budget. It opposes tax incentives aimed at the wealthy and the imposition of taxes on pensions, emphasizing that such choices harm the economic circulation.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives stress the importance of fiscal fairness and accountability during the crisis, taking a strong stand against tax benefits for the wealthy and pay raises for politicians. They demand the protection of pensioners' incomes and criticize unreasonable state fees, such as the 250 euros charged for expedited passport issuance.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly focused on tax redistribution, demanding the introduction of a solidarity tax on banks due to their massive profits (nearly half a billion per quarter). The speaker opposes the abolition of the tax bulge/hump, which they claim distributes money to the rich, and defends ordinary people against the car tax, supporting the improvement of the state budget at the expense of the banks.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views favor taxing profits (a bank tax) rather than raising consumption taxes (VAT) or introducing new taxes (a car tax) in order to alleviate the tax burden on lower-income groups. The attitude towards the banking sector is critical, accusing them of lacking solidarity and making a proportionally reduced contribution to the state.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes tax hikes, which damage economic growth and exacerbate inequality, particularly at the expense of rural areas. He advocates for introducing a bank tax as a rational alternative that would generate twice the revenue for the budget compared to the car tax, allowing other planned tax increases to be scrapped. He stresses that the government's policies have resulted in the Estonian economy experiencing the largest decline in the European Union (3% of GDP).
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is deeply concerned about the dire state of the Estonian economy and the government's incompetence, factors that have driven down GDP and fueled inflation. They call for a restoration of investments across technology, education, and science, and champion a complete overhaul of tax systems dating back to the 19th century. The ultimate goal is to devise a fair and transparent tax framework that guarantees the sustainable financing of social benefits in the digital era, positioning Estonia as a leader in corporate taxation.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize inflation as the primary driver of price increases, while simultaneously shielding the business sector (hotels) from direct blame. It demonstrates an interest in macroeconomic factors and stresses the necessity of conducting economic impact analyses.