By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Kruuse
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the support of agriculture through EU direct payments. The speaker supports modifying the allocation rules to ensure a larger proportional share for Estonian farmers and enhance their competitiveness.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize innovation, the creation of added value, and the importance of development activities, viewing the e-state as the foundation for further advancements. Concern is expressed regarding the continuity of entrepreneurs and the low risk appetite among new generations, which indicates a view oriented towards growth and enterprise. The defense industry is seen as a crucial economic engine.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for high national defense expenditures (over 5% of GDP) while simultaneously advocating for a reduction in the overall tax burden. The objective is to demonstrate that national defense priorities are achievable without increasing the tax burden on citizens, thereby stressing fiscal responsibility.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic viewpoints support competitiveness and export potential, emphasizing the need to reduce imports (e.g., protein-rich feeds) and utilize precision farming. It is stressed that Estonia must maintain its share of EU subsidies and reach the European average level to ensure competitive conditions. Support is provided for farmers' risk hedging against world market prices and climate fluctuations.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives are focusing on the impact of the debt burden on interest rates and the cyclicality of the economy. There appears to be concern regarding the previous over-leveraging of the economy, and confirmation is being sought that the current situation is a corrective phase that could provide stronger momentum in the future.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on financial stability and the protection of depositors, supporting regulation that ensures community-based fundraising and lending are conducted securely. The fundamental principle is prioritized: that depositors' money must be protected.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
It strongly supports the domestic economy and strategic protectionism, emphasizing the preference for Estonian raw materials and food in Defense Forces procurements. This position is justified by the need to ensure the stability of the food sector and link it directly to national defense.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
There is not enough data.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
It supports the growth of service exports and emphasizes the role of intelligence and flexibility in economic success, citing the development of the IT sector as a positive example. It is critical of low competition and inefficient investments (specifically in agriculture), noting concern over the proportion of volume and mass that impacts the product's cost price.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The economic outlook supports growth, driven by strategic infrastructure investments and increased trade with Finland. The speaker praised the ability to conduct procurements effectively to drive down costs and facilitate the faster completion of projects.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic outlooks are linked to the adaptation of the future labor market and education, supporting AI instruction so that students can choose professions that artificial intelligence will not take away from them. The emphasis is on the role of education in economic adjustment and career selection.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic views support reducing bureaucracy (the administrative burden) for childcare service providers. The impact of inflation, supply chains, and Russia’s war of aggression on food prices is acknowledged, but it is claimed that average prices in Estonia are cheaper than the European average. Support is given to analyzing land taxation to find ways to decouple the taxation of agricultural and forest land.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports long-term saving and financial discipline, emphasizing the importance of flexibility within the pension pillar so that individuals utilize all available saving options. He/She is critical of reforms that have undermined savings mechanisms and resulted in negative economic consequences.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
State measures are supported to secure the income of cultural sector workers (authors) by increasing public lending fees. This indicates support for targeted government intervention and the backing of the cultural sector.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker expressed concern about fiscal discipline, specifically asking what cost the taxpayer incurs in managing child support debt. This highlights an emphasis on minimizing costs and protecting taxpayer interests.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Strongly advocates for economic growth and emphasizes the central role of entrepreneurs in recovering from the crisis. It supports state measures that help companies adapt to new business models and boost exports.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints stress the protection of business interests and concern over significant economic damage resulting from inefficient regulation or judicial intervention. Solutions are preferred that reduce the economic burden and ensure stability to avoid drastic consequences.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives focus on the effective use of state financial resources and realizing the potential of existing tax benefits. The speaker is skeptical about creating additional incentives for donations when the potential of the income tax deduction is already largely untapped. Funding systems that place private sports schools in a difficult situation are also criticized.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives highlight the crucial role banks play as contributors to the economy, advocating for robust capitalization and the easing of market entry. Concerns are also raised about the negative effect of regulation on the competitiveness of Estonian banks. Furthermore, the issue of lost interest income for depositors is a key topic, signaling worries about market efficiency.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views focus on using economic power to cripple Russia's actions and resist the aggression. The speaker criticizes Western societies, which have become accustomed to social consumption rather than making defense expenditures. He emphasizes that supporting Ukraine right now is the cheapest, and therefore the most economically sensible, way to resist the aggression.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize regulatory clarity and a respectful approach towards businesses in order to reduce their costs related to international movement. Support is given to the notification requirement, which is directly linked to saving costs and time for businesses.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic views focus on supporting the efficiency and competitiveness of agriculture, emphasizing that Estonian companies are forced to operate more efficiently. They advocate for a tax policy that gives entrepreneurs an advantage, citing the taxation of diesel fuel at the European minimum level as an example. Targeted subsidies for smaller businesses and young farmers starting out are supported in order to strengthen competition.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize the efficiency of regulations and seek to avoid unduly burdening entrepreneurs with new requirements. He/She supports social conditionality, arguing that it does not constitute an additional burden, as occupational safety and employee requirements already fall under the jurisdiction of the Labour Inspectorate.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on long-term fiscal discipline, stressing that inaction on climate change will lead to costs many times higher in the future. They favor proactive investment aimed at preventing future economic damage, while criticizing the short-sighted underestimation of associated costs.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The data is insufficient. Although the topic being addressed (plant propagation, forest law) is economically significant, the speech lacks specific positions on taxes, regulation, or economic growth.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker supports state funding for healthcare services, in this specific instance, abortion, justifying this based on long-term social objectives and public health considerations. They oppose the proposal to terminate the funding, noting that this will not achieve the desired goal.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic views strongly favor supporting competitiveness and entrepreneurship, contrasting with social redistribution in agricultural subsidies. He emphasizes the need to raise the level of subsidies to get closer to the European average.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Supports the financing of entrepreneurship and economic growth, opposing limitless taxation that stifles investment. It emphasizes that banking is a vital donor function for the economy, and improving state finances must be comprehensive and sustainable, not merely balancing the budget through taxes.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
There are no direct positions on taxes, spending, or economic growth, apart from support for the goal of reducing bureaucracy in the rural sector. The social policy discussion addresses the distribution of state benefits (child benefits) and the impact of maintenance arrears.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives support subsidies and tax incentives aimed at strengthening competitiveness (e.g., preferential rates for special diesel fuel, emergency grants). There is skepticism regarding the effectiveness of broad measures, such as reducing VAT on foodstuffs, citing the higher prices in neighboring countries. When funding local governments, increasing the equalization fund is preferred over increasing the local share of personal income tax.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker touches upon the number of civil servants and the efficiency of the agency, indicating a focus on administrative cost considerations. The submitted material, however, does not contain a clear position regarding taxes, regulation, or budget discipline.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic perspective addresses kindergarten fees as a financial burden on families. It supports systems that offer discounts (50% and zero fees) for families with multiple children, alleviating their economic pressure and encouraging childbirth.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker's economic views stress market regulation and consumer protection, and are critical of unfair pricing practices. They are concerned about financial stability and see cryptocurrencies as having the potential for concealing income and generating illicit profits, thereby supporting fiscal discipline and transparency.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is insufficient data to determine economic positions regarding taxes, spending, or trade. Not enough data.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on financial services regulations and consumer protection, particularly regarding the closure of bank accounts. The emphasis is on ensuring a fair market and preventing the financial exclusion of individuals within the banking sector.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data. The economic aspects of the bill's substance are not disclosed.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is concerned about low salaries that fail to reflect the required duration and difficulty of the profession. This concern is compounded by the fierce competition and the 70 million euro deficit within the agricultural sector. The speaker supports increasing the state-funded quota for strategic specialties and opposes tuition fees in fields where no alternatives exist. Furthermore, they stress the critical importance of ensuring both corporate competitiveness and food safety.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and cost optimization within the public sector. Support is given to regulatory changes that save taxpayer money by avoiding the maintenance of an expensive and underutilized national laboratory system.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and cost optimization, criticizing large expenditures on healthcare that fail to deliver adequate savings. The speaker advocates for directing investments toward education to achieve long-term economic efficiencies within the healthcare sector.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on strategic investments in energy production and ensuring security of supply. Concerns are raised regarding the potential impact of over-investment and rising gas prices on system efficiency, prioritizing strategic security over economic viability.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views are pragmatic, acknowledging the high cost of investments (the "more expensive" factor), but simultaneously stressing the strategic economic benefits. It supports investments that provide long-term productivity and increased energy production.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Support is provided for export-oriented economic growth and ensuring the energy security of businesses through investment grants. VAT is viewed as a neutral factor in export markets, emphasizing the need to identify the root causes of export barriers. It is acknowledged that the business models of companies dependent on cheap Russian raw materials require new solutions.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic considerations are linked to national defense, supporting a strong budgetary commitment to defense objectives. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for all NATO member states to meet the 2% GDP minimum, which points to fiscal discipline in ensuring security.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The economic views concern the marketing aspect, noting that because the consumption of novel foods in Estonia is minimal, these products are marketed specifically by emphasizing their uniqueness. This demonstrates an understanding of how regulations and consumption habits affect product marketing.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on strategic financing, advocating for the adequate securing of research funds for agriculture and food production. This points to a concern that centralization might harm the development of crucial economic sectors and research-based innovation.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize cost optimization and service efficiency, particularly in the education sector. The high level of education expenditure in Estonia (6% of GDP) is highlighted, and criticism is directed at the situation where the importance placed on the school building as a physical structure overshadows the actual provision of quality service. There is a demand for better incentive mechanisms for local governments to implement reforms.