By Months: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
18 Speeches
Economic perspectives support social redistribution via pension supplements, viewing this as a growth in purchasing power that generates revenue for the state budget. He strictly criticizes the government's excessive prioritization of business freedom when it jeopardizes public safety, demanding regulations that restrict the activities of rental service providers (such as caps or quotas).
10.2025
40 Speeches
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, particularly the proposed car tax and VAT increase, labeling the situation "quadruple taxation" and outright "robbery." They advocate instead for tax relief and maintaining existing benefits to ease the financial strain on families and vulnerable groups. Furthermore, the speaker criticized the Finance Minister's comments regarding insulting the public by calling them fat.
09.2025
94 Speeches
Economically critical and multifaceted: fights against inequality created through tax increases and tax benefits; criticizes the tax system and the "tax circus." At the same time, emphasizes fiscal responsibility and the efficient use of taxpayer money, including the Health Insurance Fund and public events, and desires transparency in the tax economy. Supports the provision of school meals and the well-being of children and opposes burdens that affect family finances.
06.2025
68 Speeches
Highlighting economic issues focuses on criticism of tax matters (increases in VAT and income tax), expensive contracts, and the transparency of tax administration. It is critical of tax increases, emphasizes the financial stress on consumers and citizens, and points out that some social measures (e.g., free preschools) rightfully require funding, but a sustainable solution must be found. It supports specific expenditures (public transport, housing policy) and emphasizes the balance of responsibility between the state and local governments.
05.2025
46 Speeches
Criticism regarding tax increases and price increases highlights that entrepreneurship and economic needs require support; it desires a re-evaluation of the temporality of taxes and criticism of their linkage to permanent validity. It criticizes the government’s tax and budget discrepancies and emphasizes the need to improve people’s ability to cope and entrepreneurs' livelihoods through investments and IT development. It also mentions questions concerning inflation and the reliability of economic forecasts.
04.2025
32 Speeches
Criticism of the general tax policy; desires for special considerations for people with disabilities and families with many children, and a reduction or redirection of the overall tax burden to be more purposeful (e.g., 9% VAT for local producers). Emphasis is placed on the protection of entrepreneurs and consumers and anti-corruption controls; arguments are presented that taxes should be transparent and purposeful.
03.2025
19 Speeches
Critically assessing tax policy: the vehicle tax is inequitable and in conflict with the constitution; desires its abolition and, if necessary, compensation for families and people with disabilities. In the context of rare diseases, criticizes state aid and the spending of state funds, emphasizing the long-term sustainability and transparency of the budget and expressing concern over the large sums spent on materials and consulting services. Explains the impact of tax and budget policy on families and the principles of equal treatment.
02.2025
34 Speeches
Critical of economic policy; emphasizes the resilience of consumers and families and discourages tax changes that increase the burden on the population. Desires the taxation of banks' excessive profits and criticizes the owner policy of the energy sector and state-owned enterprises, which increases consumer prices. Expects greater transparency and accountability and evidence-based decisions based on reliable data.
01.2025
39 Speeches
Economic development is closely linked to major investments and infrastructure upgrades (Tallinn Hospital), reliable budget management, and diverse funding (both national and European Union funds); critical cuts and tax decisions emphasize transparency and clarity regarding economic costs and revenues; it supports investments that bring economic growth and regional vitality, and avoids lasting cuts in healthcare and the social sector.