By Plenary Sessions: Tõnis Lukas

Total Sessions: 4

Fully Profiled: 4

2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views focus on budget allocation and the impact of new tax revenue on existing expenditures. Concern is expressed regarding financial discipline, with questions about whether the exceptional financing mechanism being introduced (the "side road") will permanently affect the budget. Support is given for directing additional funds toward creative salaries.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are tied to population size and limitations on business activity, emphasizing Estonia's small scale and the necessity of factoring this in, rather than attempting to satisfy entrepreneurs through immigration. The speaker opposes immigration as a solution to labor force issues, arguing that it threatens national security.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to the introduction of new taxes, particularly the car tax, which is considered detrimental given the current state of the economy. It is stressed that the tax should not impede activities that create cultural value, such as the restoration and preservation of vintage vehicles.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic policies are focused on protecting domestic labor, opposing the importation of cheap labor, which drives wages down and forces Estonians to emigrate. Mass immigration is viewed as a significant budgetary expense, citing, for instance, the costs associated with burned vehicles and stores.