By Months: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
20 Speeches
The political position is strongly opposed to the car tax, which is deemed unconstitutional and socially unjust, as it forces disabled people to give up their vehicles. The stance is fiercely oppositional and outcome-focused, criticizing the government's actions as "tax chaos" and a "tax circus." The main areas of emphasis are directed toward the specific needs of disabled people and the protection of family benefits.
09.2025
85 Speeches
Based on this text, the speaker is strongly oppositional: criticism is directed at the government's tax policy, wasteful spending, and the widespread collection and monitoring of data. They emphasize anti-corruption oversight, responses to the protection of constitutional rights, and the careless attitude towards the government's "Toompea politics" and the independence of local municipalities. The position is strongly values-based, focusing on the protection of citizens’ rights and transparency, and demanding political accountability; changes are recommended in both tax and economic policy, as well as in the use of public funds.
06.2025
68 Speeches
As a representative of the Centre Party, they emphasize the safety of the urban environment and the protection of the health of residents: they are a strong proponent of regulation regarding personal mobility devices (age, driving license, and helmet requirements) and emphasize the increased power of local governments to regulate the placement of services. At the same time, they are critical of high tax increases and emphasize the protection of the interests of consumers and taxpayers, and the need to restore public trust. They present sectoral changes as policy- and value-based questions and emphasize transparency and democratic discussion.
05.2025
46 Speeches
The main themes are legal policy and the place of forms of punitive mechanisms. He firmly opposes the Social Democrats' plan to turn the Competition Authority into a punitive body and the courts into a fining body, emphasizing the risk to the constitution and the creation of a Pandora's Box. He also stresses that the form of minor offenses proceedings is standard and that the Ombudsman/Supreme Court are authoritative references for him, emphasizing the need to humanize the coping of pensioners and entrepreneurs and the contradiction in tax policy. The overall tone is strongly critical and emphasizes the protection of fundamental rights; the focus is on preserving norms and the traditional framework, and he doesn’t appear ready for radical changes without clear guarantees.
04.2025
32 Speeches
The core position focuses on criticizing the government's tax policy and ensuring the legal consistency and differentiation of car taxes; it highlights the protection of families with children and people with disabilities, as well as increasing state transparency and anti-corruption oversight. As an opposition, it is strongly critical of tax policy and the government's management style, emphasizing that financial decisions are uncertain and budget necessities are based on an "Excel spreadsheet." Framing is central to policy and legal issues, highlighting the protection of rules and people, and periodic accountability.
03.2025
19 Speeches
The Centre Party representative emphasizes the unconstitutionality of the car tax and the fight against it; strongly critical of the government's tax policy and highlighting the burden on consumers and families, presented as a migration crisis. They have affirmed that they want the car tax abolished and compensated for, and consider the tax an unequal burden on people with disabilities and large families. They also emphasize increased anti-corruption oversight and transparency, demanding thorough special audits regarding the state budget and large contracts. Regarding changes, they have shown criticism towards the current coalition's actions and stress that local values and the interests of taxpayers must be protected.
02.2025
34 Speeches
A strong opposition to the government's economic policy, highlighting the burden of taxes and price increases on ordinary people, and wanting better protection of incomes (e.g., the impact of income tax and value-added tax). Demands the taxation of banks' excess profits as part of a fairer tax system and promises resistance to the coalition's tax policy, which they portray as temporary and detrimental to voters. Claims that rushing the amendment of the constitution before the elections is problematic and desires a democratic, transparent decision-making process.
01.2025
39 Speeches
The main topics are anti-corruption control and budget transparency, which are desired to be more precisely defined by legislation; the construction of Tallinn Hospital and broader regional health infrastructure development are a priority; a critical attitude towards government decisions, especially concerning the 2022 Tallinn Hospital funding loss and the Nordica connection case; emphasizes the protection of public interest and the wellbeing of residents, along with a willingness to cooperate, provided conditions remain within the bounds of public benefit.
12.2024
25 Speeches
The Centre Party representative strongly opposes the government’s tax policy and the focus on the special commission fighting state corruption. They emphasize resistance to interference in the Riigikogu’s work and prioritize questions of participation policy and the management of state enterprises; they advocate for strengthening the principles of budget transparency and a non-political civil service. They view the positions of ministers and the coalition as coalition politics, which worsens the economic situation of the residents and trust in institutions. From the outset, their position is strongly value-based and policy-driven, with an emphasis on increasing anti-corruption work and transparency and criticizing the coalition’s measures.
11.2024
34 Speeches
As a representative of the Centre Party faction, the focus is on budget transparency, cost control, and accountability in the use of state funds. They argue that the current budget is unreasonably complex and opaque and should implement a cost-based budget and restrict ministers' ability to change expenditure lines at any given time; clearly advocates for not only economic sustainability, but also the protection of the interests of the most vulnerable groups, including pensioners. Certainly critical of the coalition and wants a whole range of changes that focus on policy and results-based management.
10.2024
40 Speeches
As a representative of the Centre Party faction, he emphasizes the transparency of the state budget and the role of the Riigikogu in the budget process. He is critical of the government's current financing solution, stating that it is being voted on blindly and that the expenditure lines are invisible. He advocates for an amendment to the State Budget Act so that all expenditure and revenue lines would be separately listed starting from 500,000 euros. He also emphasizes cooperation between the coalition and the opposition, seeing the bill as part of the goals included in the coalition agreement.
09.2024
20 Speeches
The protection of the role of parliament and the constitution, along with the representation of the people's interests, is his primary focus. He is in opposition to the coalition and emphasizes the importance of social programs and investments (healthcare, support families, youth well-being) and sensible taxes that do not unduly burden the most vulnerable. He is critical of the coalition’s tax and budget policy and stresses the need to consider democratic principles and the voice of the people. He favors cooperation, but believes it is essential to protect the constitution and the autonomy of parliament, with respectful consideration being the starting point.
07.2024
3 Speeches
As a representative of the Centre Party’s faction, I am firmly in opposition to the coalition’s plan regarding car tax, preferring to maintain or provide tax exemptions for people with disabilities. I emphasize that abolishing tax breaks and replacing them solely with benefits may conflict with the constitution and European Union law; this position is strong and principled, and I see a need to ambitiously protect rights and avoid discriminatory effects.
06.2024
39 Speeches
As a representative of the Centre Party, a strong opposition position has been presented regarding the government’s tax policy, focusing on opposition to the double increases in car tax, state duties, and fines, as well as the discussion of land tax and social expenses. A transparent procedure is preferred, ensuring exemptions and tax breaks for people with disabilities, large families, and other vulnerable groups; the criticism is strongly politically and values-based, not just economic. In this regard, emphasis is placed on adherence to constitutional and legal principles, as well as the correct organization of votes and procedures. No significant permanent mothers have been noticed; the main focus is on criticizing the government’s policy and proposing alternatives, as well as the need to find opportunities for cooperation and compromise.
05.2024
65 Speeches
The Centre Party faction is critical of the government's tax policy and considers it important to analyze the broader impact of these taxes on the economy and citizens. They emphasize that increased taxes and the prices of state services primarily burden entrepreneurs, families, and local governments, and want to avoid sweeping tax hikes and minimize damages to the principles associated with home ownership. Respect for democratic procedures, the protection of the opposition's rights, and the need for open discussion and cooperation with various social groups are also highlighted. Priorities and continued readiness for non-oppositional collaboration are strongly policy- and value-based, not merely personal rhetoric.
04.2024
61 Speeches
As Centre Party representative, strong criticism is emphasized regarding the government’s economic policy and opposition to the car tax. Support is given to the special circumstances of families with many children and people with disabilities, and the protection of groups under special state care, based on the constitution; it is emphasized that previous promises should not be reinterpreted, and crisis solutions should not be carried out in the name of budget execution. The focus is on maintaining a values- and rule-of-law based approach in the political climate, protecting budget decisions against being sacrificed for the interests of coalition parties’ voters. In presenting objectives, the focus is on a defensive, pro-social and legal security emphasizing decision-making style, often critically justifying the actions of the coalition.
03.2024
34 Speeches
The Centre Party representative is positioning themselves as a strong opposition to the car tax, emphasizing that the tax disproportionately burdens vulnerable groups (families with children, those with low incomes, and people in rural areas) and is therefore unfair. They advocate for a bank excess profits tax as an alternative and stress that tax policy should be directed in a fair and socially responsible manner; they want the bill withdrawn or brought into alignment with social needs, referencing the principles of the constitution and European Union law. A hallmark of the politician’s approach is systematic criticism of the government’s approach, and a focus on the rule of law and social responsibility.
02.2024
14 Speeches
The spokesperson is fundamentally opposed to abolishing the exemption from value-added tax for accommodations and is generally critical regarding car taxes – emphasizing that impact analyses were lacking and that taxes and the distribution of taxes need to be reduced or controlled to prevent a detrimental effect on regions and tourism. The positions are often directed at decisions impacting tourism and regions: they justify the opposition to regional damage and desire an analysis-based and balanced approach, as well as the necessity to maintain or restore investment and economic security. The awareness of regional vulnerability (Ida-Virumaa, smaller towns) has also been highlighted, along with the desire to reduce impact, not just to increase tax reserves for a short period. Part of the position involves proposals for policy solutions: a partial reversal of the existing tax change, and broader proposals to balance expenses and revenues and to reduce regional impact.
01.2024
30 Speeches
The primary focus is on funding education and science, and stimulating the economy through investment. It deals with specific topics and actual figures—criticizing tax increases and emphasizing the state's role in providing school and science funding. To top it all off, it highlights a strong rule of law and constitutional principles, and favors sustainable, collaborative politics over hasty decisions.