By Plenary Sessions: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

Total Sessions: 12

Fully Profiled: 12

2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
It emphasizes the increase in the tax burden (33% vs 36%) and pressure from the IMF; the focus is on the negative economic impact on families and the unfavorable distribution. It highlights that the car tax is inconsistent with reasonable economic and social objectives and requires reconsideration or abolition.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The subject is critical and conservative regarding tax policy, aiming to avoid permanent tax burdens. The emphasis is placed on people's ability to cope and the nation's economic stability. It argues that making tax hikes permanent damages citizens' standard of living and questions how such measures would strengthen the state and security.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economically, [it] supports reducing bureaucracy and improving competitiveness; [it is] critical of the impact of green policies on small businesses; and prefers approaches that balance regulatory requirements with economic activity.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
It does not express a direct stance regarding economic impacts; it focuses on figures, transparency, and the presentation of accurate data, which may influence economic decision-making. It neither advertises nor professionally defends economic activity as a separate matter.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The economic approach is centered on emphasizing fiscal discipline and transparency in investments: it criticizes tax hikes and permanent tax liabilities, while simultaneously demonstrating that major infrastructure funding cannot be realized without a secure and clearly justified financing model. The stance remains skeptical toward increased spending, underscoring the necessity of controlling risks and anticipated liabilities.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The link to the green transition and green subsidies, and the highlighting of their associated corruption risk; the focus is on the transparency of costs and investments and the priorities for fund allocation, but direct details concerning taxes or broader economic measures are absent.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Critical and focused on economic well-being: it argues that the tax policy is detrimental, emphasizes that security is dependent on the ability to maintain one's livelihood, and is therefore opposed to "permanent" tax hikes. However, it also acknowledges the attempts made so far to implement tax changes and points out that these are not working, necessitating reform or amendments to the legislation. It relies on a forceful narrative asserting that support for citizens' income and consumption is critically important, and criticizes the government, which, according to the speaker, has lied about tax issues.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic policy discussion has been dominated by criticism regarding the impact of tax hikes and a demand for either a rollback or modification of these taxes. Emphasis is placed on rising prices, inflation, business hardship, the bankruptcy of logistics companies, and the economic insecurity faced by young families. Criticism of the coalition's tax policy and support for market and entrepreneurial interests are at the forefront.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic policy stresses the protection of pensioners' livelihoods amidst inflation; tax hikes (the car tax, the security tax) are criticized for their negative impact on pensioners and the population at large; public spending is condemned, particularly funds that are suspiciously allocated to specific businesses (e.g., 2.6 billion). It is highlighted that the Social Democrats have not yet demonstrated better results compared to the alternatives put forward by the Reform Party/Eesti 200.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic policy stance has not been clearly defined; the possibility of wage increases is mentioned to maintain the quality of public services, but it is stressed that this must not be used as a tool to secure political loyalty. There is no detailed plan, nor is there any general significant support for or opposition to the economic policy; the emphasis is institutional and grounded in democratic principles, rather than being driven by economic objectives.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
On the subject of economic policy, the speaker is critical of the government's tax and price increases, arguing that raising taxes fuels inflation and diminishes people's purchasing power. He stresses the importance of sustaining entrepreneurship during times of crisis and calls for investment in IT to ensure the pensioner payment system functions more effectively. Furthermore, he highlights the necessity of funding social and regional policy initiatives, rather than expanding bureaucratic punitive mechanisms.