By Agendas: Lauri Läänemets

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives support a reduction in the regressive tax (Value Added Tax, or VAT) to improve the financial well-being of lower-income individuals and stimulate domestic demand. They oppose using borrowed money for handouts to the wealthy, deeming it an irresponsible fiscal policy that increases the national debt burden and interest expenses. They also support strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through a lower VAT rate.
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2025-10-08
Public Finance

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The speaker vehemently opposes the tax policy, specifically criticizing the "gifts" it provides to the wealthiest individuals (earning €4,000–€7,000), and instead advocates for improving the financial stability of low-wage earners (earning €1,000–€1,400). They are also critical of state borrowing, emphasizing the significant negative impact of interest costs (€464 million) and the resulting outflow of money from the Estonian economy.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and responsibility, while taking a strong stand against tax policies that channel over 100 million euros annually to the wealthiest segment of society. The speaker argues that these funds should be directed toward national defense or supporting the livelihoods of the general populace, instead of using tax amendments to favor the rich. He sharply criticizes the growing national debt and the resulting increase in interest expenses.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views advocate for additional funding for socially significant areas (extracurricular activities), especially in a situation where the state budget is deemed "very generous." This points to support for targeted public expenditure aimed at reducing educational inequality and reallocating resources to achieve social goals.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views support fiscal redistribution, standing in opposition to tax policies that grant large wage supplements to high-earners (those earning 4,000–6,000 euros). The speaker is demanding an end to channeling over 114 million euros toward the wealthiest and insists that this money be used to solve social problems.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The economic views are focused on protecting the Estonian labor market, opposing policies that import low-wage labor. The speaker believes that bringing in prisoners and importing low-wage workers takes jobs away from people who could otherwise be employed by companies in Estonia.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The position concerns tax policy, opposing the introduction of the car tax and defending the Social Democrats' previous resistance to abolishing the tax hump. Specific broader economic views (regulation, growth) are not presented; the focus is on political honesty when implementing taxes.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on macroeconomic strategies, particularly how Estonia should respond to the reversal of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the need to draw conclusions that will ensure the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihood, given the extreme influence of global changes.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic views are strongly rooted in social solidarity and distribution principles, standing in opposition to tax policies that favor the wealthy. They support progressive taxation, increasing the income of low-wage earners, and lowering the VAT on food products. The government’s large debt burden and irresponsible budget deficit are heavily criticized.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives emphasize a pragmatic approach to security, noting that the initial steps in civil defense are not costly for the public. They support solutions that allow effects to be achieved quickly and cheaply (e.g., using window coverings and buckets).
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The speaker advocates for fiscal responsibility and income redistribution, criticizing the reduction of state budget revenues simultaneously with the increase in defense spending. Support is demanded for people struggling to make ends meet, offering, for example, a reduction in VAT on foodstuffs as an alternative. A warning is issued about the rapid growth of national debt and the associated interest costs, which would require a 2.3% income tax levy.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is a strong proponent of labor rights and income redistribution, taking a firm stand against an economic model focused on cheap labor and low added value. They support lowering the tax burden for the average family while requiring wealthier individuals to contribute more significantly to the state budget, specifically to fund national defense, healthcare, and education.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is strongly opposed to the state competing with the private sector, labeling it "state capitalism." They criticize the government's actions for siphoning qualified labor away from businesses, which in turn creates pressure to import cheap labor. They support the immigration of skilled and high-earning workers but oppose bringing in low-wage labor.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic principles support equal opportunities and fair competition, while opposing the government's preferential treatment of certain businesses. The speaker advocates for adherence to standard regulatory processes to prevent a situation where selected businesses quickly receive the "green light" while others are left out.
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2025-09-17
State finances

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

Economic views are strongly focused on the redistribution of income and the reduction of regressive taxation. Support is given to lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to 9% as a measure to improve the livelihoods of low-wage earners. They oppose tax benefits aimed at the wealthy, such as reducing dividend taxation and abolishing the tax hump, which disproportionately favors higher-income individuals.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views point to the necessity of state investments for establishing educational infrastructure (dormitories/student housing) in order to support regional access to education. This demonstrates a readiness to allocate public funds toward achieving social and regional objectives.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views are implicit, recognizing the impact of socio-economic issues on educational inequality. Specific standpoints regarding taxes, fiscal policy, or regulations are not presented.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

It advocates for the targeted use of national funding and salary resources to achieve social objectives (such as improving educational attainment). This vision necessitates an active role for the state in redistributing resources, ensuring that greater funding and better wages are channeled toward less developed regions.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The economic perspectives indirectly touch upon the interests of both the workforce and employers, with the speaker specifically defending the employees' right to take mid-week holidays. He questions the government's concern regarding the burden placed on employers, noting that this burden occurs anyway when public holidays naturally fall on a weekday.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is critical of prioritizing the interests of businessmen and entrepreneurs who seek to make money and avoid increased costs for apartment buildings. He opposes economic arguments that place saving on construction costs above human safety.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Their economic views are strongly social: they support progressive income tax so that the wealthier segment of society pays more, and the reduction of the tax burden on the average Estonian family. He/She emphasizes the need to raise wages to ensure a sufficient workforce in critical services, and sharply criticizes the overemphasis on market logic in regional policy.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker supports a targeted tax reduction (reducing VAT on basic foodstuffs to 9%) aimed at improving people's financial well-being and stimulating domestic consumption. He/She is extremely critical of the government's fiscal policy, condemning the use of a deep deficit, rapid growth of the debt burden, and delayed investments to cover permanent operating expenses. He/She advocates supporting economic growth through domestic consumption and local production.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are centered on public sector expenditures, requiring the government to link priorities with specific budgetary funds allocated to the Ministry of the Interior. Targeted state investment in security is supported to resolve the resource deficit caused by the increasing variety of criminal activities.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspectives advocate for state intervention and the centralization of expenditures to mitigate budgetary pressures faced by local municipalities. It is stressed that making these expenditures at the national level is more cost-effective and helps safeguard local spending on culture, children, and healthcare. This indicates support for national redistribution aimed at ensuring the stability of local services.
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2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic outlook is heavily focused on redistribution and the implementation of a progressive income tax system to reduce inequality and support long-term economic growth. There is opposition to a flat tax system, particularly regarding Value Added Tax (VAT), and support for differentiated tax rates (e.g., a 9% VAT rate on food items). It is stressed that the wealthy should contribute their fair share to lessen the tax burden on the average person.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Support is given to differentiating salaries based on qualification and the complexity of the work, seeing this as a mechanism for motivation. Simultaneously, the necessity of maintaining minimum wage standards is stressed, even in the case of teachers lacking formal qualifications. The economic perspective relates to motivating the public sector workforce and ensuring fair compensation.
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of robust and appropriate competition law, which would contribute to improving Estonia’s competitive environment and ensuring the correct transposition of the directive. The current legislation is considered detrimental to both businesses and consumers, highlighting the desire to safeguard the fair operation of the market.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are critical of the state’s commercial activities (such as selling prison services to Sweden), arguing that this removes people from the labor market who could otherwise be generating greater wealth in the private sector. There is strong opposition to the amendments made to the competition law, which were implemented to serve narrow business interests and fail both to assist Estonian entrepreneurs and to ensure fairer competition.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views strongly favor labor and employee protection, emphasizing that the employee is in a weaker position. Criticism is directed at the provisions of the draft law, which fail to offer a sufficient sense of security or protection for low-wage workers (e.g., a person earning a salary of 1000 euros).
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The text advocates for a fairer distribution of wealth and stands in opposition to neoliberal right-wing policies. It supports a progressive income tax, reduced VAT on food (9% instead of 24%), and a greater tax contribution from the wealthiest 10%. Furthermore, it stresses the necessity of investing in people (education and health) to secure economic growth, while criticizing the reliance on cheap foreign labor as a solution.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize the fair distribution of taxes and the elimination of regressivity, supporting the logic behind progressive taxation. The speaker views reforming the tax system as a necessary prerequisite for the long-term development of the economy. He stresses that the current system impedes people's ability to cope financially and, consequently, their ability to contribute to society.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is a strong proponent of fair competition, viewing it as the backbone of the economy, and stresses the need for both preventive measures and penalties for those who break the rules. He/She is vehemently opposed to the proposed bill, which he/she argues favors "narrow business interests" and perpetuates flaws that obstruct the final resolution of significant cases.
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2025-06-11
About coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The economic perspective supports expenditures on education (early childhood, higher education, and basic schooling), viewing every cent as an investment in human capital that ultimately benefits the nation economically. This indicates a readiness to increase public spending in the social sector in order to improve living standards and achieve long-term economic gains.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives emphasize the need for a strong and functional competitive environment that would support the wider Estonian economy. The speaker is critical of regulation that appears to favor large business interests and fails to help small businesses.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Their economic views strongly back the workforce and social security, opposing an economic model built on cheap labor and the reduction of workers' rights. They oppose state budget cuts that hit the public sector and the average family, and demand that the state invest in the legal system and education. They criticize the prioritization of narrow private interests when making economic decisions.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic positions stress the importance of ensuring a fair competitive environment and creating a level playing field for all businesses. Support is given to regulatory changes designed to prevent unfair competition.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are focusing on the issue of housing affordability, noting that wage increases have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of homes. State intervention (municipal housing or rent regulation) is supported to stabilize the housing market and address the workforce shortages faced by regional entrepreneurs (such as dairy producers).
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Not enough data.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Economic perspectives are critical of the market-based approach concerning essential services. The speaker opposes the excessive raising of prices driven by commercial interests and demands state intervention (through analysis and plans) to ensure the accessibility of the service.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of maintaining targeted national subsidies within the social sector to guarantee the accessibility of services. The speaker opposes the consolidation of funding, fearing that this move will effectively result in budget cuts and the misuse of allocated resources.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-21
Serving a narrow business interest instead of the public interest.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

Economic perspectives support growth and efficiency but emphasize the need to increase added value in the timber sector using European Union funds, rather than continuing intensive management and increasing logging volumes. There is opposition to prioritizing narrow (raw material-focused) business interests in national policy, which leads to "tree plantations."
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases (especially making the higher VAT rate permanent), which place a heavy burden on average and lower-income families. He/She emphasizes the need to support exports and the economy and sharply criticizes the system that leaves the richest 10% untouched, citing unfair taxation and a flawed distribution policy.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic views are strongly focused on cost-effectiveness, sound economic logic, and fiscal responsibility. The speaker opposes spending taxpayer money on pointless bureaucracy and inefficient planning activities. The preference is for the cheapest and greenest electricity possible, which will be achieved through renewable energy and storage capacity.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker supports investment confidence and economic growth in the forestry sector, but stresses that this must be achieved by increasing added value, utilizing European Union funds and national subsidies. He opposes the short-term gains achieved by increasing logging volumes to compensate for the Russian market, arguing that this will lead to the depletion of timber resources and long-term difficulties for the industry.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The economic perspective strongly advocates for the economic rights of private individuals and activities that guarantee their subsistence. There is opposition to large industries that view forests solely as a source of raw materials, and criticism is leveled against the inadequacy of compensation measures proposed by the state. They support sustainable and prudent management practices.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker advocates for public sector investments in education and the youth sector to mitigate socio-economic problems. They oppose cuts to social investment and the reallocation of 12 million euros to infrastructure (road or bridge construction) at the expense of social priorities.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the need to protect the economic activities and livelihoods of responsible forest owners from environmental restrictions. Detailed and adequate compensation mechanisms are demanded to support those who have practiced good stewardship. They oppose the prioritization of narrow business interests over broader economic stability.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is a strong advocate for labor and social justice, emphasizing the need to ensure income security for people. They highlight the importance of raising the minimum wage, noting that its ratio to the average wage in Estonia is historically high. Corruption is viewed as a direct economic threat that deprives people of the resources they need to make ends meet.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Expresses concern that the prime minister views the requirement to build shelters into new buildings as something that hinders economic growth. This suggests that the speaker prioritizes national security and readiness requirements over economic growth considerations.
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2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Economic views favor the redistribution of wealth and social balance, criticizing the prevailing model of unequal economic growth. They support higher taxation of the wealthier segment of society, for example, through a progressive income tax, in order to finance greater public services. They oppose making the value-added tax (VAT) permanent, as this does not increase the well-being of the average family.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker opposes the market-based logic when it comes to providing essential services and strongly advocates for state intervention and increased subsidies. They stress that the burden of these services should not fall directly on people's pockets, referencing a social democratic economic approach.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives advocate for an active regional economic policy that fosters entrepreneurship and job creation outside the capital area. The objective is to improve the financial well-being of Estonian families and ensure a decent wage through regional decentralization. Centralization is viewed as an unsound economic policy.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

State investments in infrastructure are supported, emphasizing economic efficiency and cost optimization (the cheapest option being construction). Criticism is leveled against the pretexts of lacking funds, given that the money had already been allocated for the project within the scope of the public transport reform.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speakers favor economic growth achieved by channeling investment and business activity into rural areas, rather than through the distribution of subsidies. Structural reforms are supported, including labor tax incentives (a reduction in social tax) and state investments in critical infrastructure (electricity and communication connections) for industrial enterprises.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

It supports stimulating the economy through domestic consumption by advocating for a reduction in the VAT on basic foodstuffs (to 9%), which would channel over 200 million euros back into the hands of the people. It views tax policy as a crucial instrument for achieving social objectives and supporting Estonian agriculture. It criticizes the government's failure to achieve economic growth.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views strongly lean toward labor protection, emphasizing the necessity of securing guarantees for individuals working 40 hours a week. It is anticipated that during an economic recession, new contracts will be utilized to undermine the position of workers, effectively placing them in a weaker standing.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is a strong proponent of free competition and an open economy, sharply criticizing the draft legislation, which appears to serve narrow business interests and is the result of lobbying efforts. They support expanding the powers of the Competition Authority and favor procedurally efficient solutions, opposing the intimidation inherent in the threat of indiscriminate fines.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic views stress that all energy investments must be paid for, whether through subsidies or electricity prices, thereby refuting the idea of free energy. There is significant concern regarding the negative impact of poor energy policy on the economy and the public, which is evident in high balancing and synchronization fees. The necessity of performing complex calculations to evaluate the profitability of these investments is highlighted.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives are critical of the difficult times facing the state budget and the resulting cuts, particularly those affecting the cultural sector. It is emphasized that repaying national defense loans will make the budgetary situation even tougher in the future, and there is support for raising the salaries of cultural workers in the public sector.
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The economic perspectives are strongly pro-labor, opposing the shifting of business risks onto employees and emphasizing the importance of financial security. Support is given to national objectives aimed at transitioning toward a smarter, technology-driven economy, viewing lifelong learning as a crucial means of achieving these goals.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives lean heavily toward protecting labor, specifically by opposing regulatory relaxation that reduces workers' financial security and income predictability. Stable income and working hours are preferred to ensure individuals maintain the capacity to meet long-term obligations, such as bank loans.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-04-09
Reduction of employee rights

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The economic outlook strongly favors labor and social security, contrasting sharply with greater regulatory freedom for employers regarding wages and workload. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing workers a stable income and protection during an economic recession. The speaker criticizes government policies that increase the economic vulnerability of employees.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is insufficient information. The topic being addressed is constitutional, social, and related to security policy.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic considerations revolve around managing security expenditures and resources, warning of the significant financial burden placed on the state budget by a migration attack, citing Poland's 500 million euro expenditure as an example. He stresses the necessity of conserving security resources for moments when a real incident occurs, advocating for fiscal discipline within the security sector.
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2025-03-19
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

Economic views focus on state expenditures in the security sector, supporting the rapid allocation and spending of 1.6 billion euros within three years. This indicates a willingness for accelerated major investments for national defense purposes, prioritizing security needs over long-term budget scheduling.
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