By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 134
Fully Profiled: 134
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker advocates for strict budgetary discipline and opposes the "senseless waste" of state money, such as spending 100,000 euros on a simple internet-based overview study. In the energy sector, market-based solutions are supported, and new state loan guarantees are opposed, as they shift the losses onto the taxpayer while allowing entrepreneurs to skim the profits.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic viewpoints emphasize the need to ensure fair competition and transparent service provision within the platform economy. Criticism is directed at a system that may favor platform service providers and allow them to evade adequate oversight, which is detrimental to other market participants.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic views expressed are fiscally disciplined, standing against the practice of covering current expenditures with debt and criticizing changes in tax policy (specifically, the elimination of the linear income tax exemption) during a period of severe budget deficit. He calls for responsible fiscal management.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Strongly advocates for fiscal discipline and austerity in state spending, including salary cuts and reducing the workforce across ministries. They oppose the introduction of new taxes (more than ten new taxes) and increases in excise duties, viewing these measures as hindering economic recovery.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views are strongly focused on fiscal discipline, harshly criticizing the largest deficit in history and the funding of tax cuts through borrowing. The government's efforts to reduce the tax burden are deemed irresponsible, as they increase the state budget deficit and dependence on debt.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic stances are aimed at protecting citizens from new taxes (car tax, registration tax) that increase the financial burden. It is stressed that the government’s policy will lead to the aging of the vehicle fleet, which is detrimental both economically and environmentally. They oppose taxation that hinders families with children from making ends meet.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives stress strict fiscal discipline and require a proper business plan and comprehensive consideration of all funding before proceeding with the major project. The speaker questions Rail Baltic's ability to be self-sufficient and criticizes the use of CO2 funds for construction, citing the national shortage of money. He demands that if the project is truly important to the EU, the EU must fully finance it itself.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The economic views are fiscally conservative, emphasizing that "there are no free lunches" and that the consumer must cover the costs of collection and disposal. The speaker is critical of regulations that increase bureaucracy and impose additional costs, demanding the public disclosure of cost calculations.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The economic platform is strongly anti-tax, calling for the complete repeal of the car tax and criticizing the abolition of the linear income tax allowance. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of restoring confidence and stability for businesses to encourage investment, given that the government's actions are stifling the investment climate. He/She also criticizes excessively costly energy investments that drive up the price of electricity.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient Data
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the principles of fiscal discipline and austerity in the public sector. They oppose "reckless money injection" and demand the "prudent use" of Health Insurance Fund resources, which indicates a conservative approach to state finances.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The economic perspective focuses on investments, specifically demanding that concrete and immediate state investments be channeled into developing defense capabilities. Preference is given to spending on modern technology (counter-UAV defense) rather than traditional methods.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, stressing the necessity of keeping the tax burden low to preserve corporate competitiveness. He criticizes the government's handling of the economic downturn and demands a reduction in bureaucracy, pointing specifically to the significant costs that sustainability reports impose on businesses. Furthermore, he calls for consumer protection concerning the pricing of telecommunications services.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
A strong proponent of fiscal discipline and the free market, particularly in the energy sector. He/She opposes state subsidies and new taxes (such as the motor vehicle tax), stressing the necessity of lowering the final electricity price for industrial consumers. It is argued that an organic scenario, devoid of generous subsidies, would lead to the lowest final price.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives are staunchly anti-regulation, stressing the high cost of bureaucracy (especially ESG requirements) and its detrimental effect on corporate profitability. They favor voluntary compliance and question the actual economic viability of state-mandated environmental regulations, citing examples where the administrative burden outweighs the benefits.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, demanding drastic cuts to government administrative spending and a responsible budget. They oppose tax increases (such as the proposed car tax), which have driven the economy into recession, as well as subsidized energy, which undermines competitiveness. It is stressed that wealth is generated by entrepreneurship, and there are no free lunches without austerity measures.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The economic perspective is limited to demanding fiscal discipline, stressing that costs arising under international agreements (specifically, trial proceedings and the serving of sentences) must be covered by the responsible party (Sweden). The primary emphasis is on preventing these expenditures from burdening the Estonian state budget.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic positions acknowledge the free market and the right of businesses to operate, but stress the necessity of regulatory intervention when uncontrolled market expansion jeopardizes public space and road safety. The introduction of restrictions is supported in order to prevent an excessive number of rental vehicles in high-traffic areas.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize cost-effectiveness and stability, criticizing tax hikes and the unclear future outlook that impedes business planning. Support is given for state investment in strategic infrastructure (airports, roads), and a warning is issued against deferring maintenance costs, which only increases future expenditures. The speaker advocates supporting the airport rather than demanding profitability.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Economic perspectives stress the need for fiscal discipline and austerity in the state budget, while criticizing the increase in labor costs by more than 5 million euros. It is also emphasized that energy prices have a broad impact on the economy, not just a marginal one.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is strongly opposed to regulations, arguing that sustainability reporting and the mandatory blending of biofuels are too burdensome and costly for businesses. They emphasize the importance of maintaining competitiveness and warn that increasing bureaucracy will stifle entrepreneurship and drive up consumer prices (specifically airfare). The speaker clearly champions the interests of the business sector.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives underscore the importance of maintaining existing jobs and regional economic circulation, a process supported by public educational institutions. The speaker takes a stand against policies that result in job losses and decreased support for local businesses, emphasizing the necessity of protecting the regional economy.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
It strongly supports the market economy and competitiveness, while opposing state subsidies (specifically for offshore wind farms) and gender quotas in private enterprise, labeling these as socialist measures. Furthermore, it demands that energy prices be maintained at a competitive level and stresses the importance of ensuring private property rights and providing fair compensation in the event of state-imposed restrictions.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Economic considerations focus on cost control, expressing concern about the very large expenditures associated with the reorganization of school transport. This indicates opposition to costly bureaucratic changes that do not yield a clear benefit.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic platform is strongly anti-tax and advocates for competitive energy production. The speaker criticized the government’s subsidy-based energy plan, arguing that it results in prohibitively expensive electricity and drives away industrial consumers and investment. He emphasized that the CO2 quota system has destroyed competitive oil shale energy, and that CO2 fees are now being used to plug the funding gap for Rail Baltic.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives stress the priority of service accessibility over profit, criticizing TS Laevad for generating high profits while continuously raising ticket prices. It is warned that these high prices will reduce the number of visitors to the islands and force tourists to rely on motorhome travel, which ultimately damages the local service sector. Support is given for free transport for island residents.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views stress the primacy of competitiveness and call for strict fiscal discipline through cuts to bureaucracy. The speaker strongly opposes green policy, which he considers "utopian green madness" and which damages the economy's competitiveness.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
He advocates for the principles of a free, open, and unsubsidized electricity market, stressing the objective of achieving a competitive price. He criticizes state grants and subsidies (particularly those directed at offshore wind farms), claiming they distort the market and drive up costs for the final consumer. He directly links the sharp increase in electricity prices (over 60%) to Estonia's economic recession and the suppression of its export capability.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views are strongly pro-market and anti-subsidy, stressing that businesses need stability, not handouts. The speaker is fiscally conservative, criticizing overly expensive infrastructure projects and the price of CO2 quotas, which is killing the economy. He advocates using domestic raw materials (oil shale) to ensure a competitive energy price, and, if necessary, seeking a reduction in CO2 quotas from the European Union.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are leaning toward fiscal fairness, supporting the taxation of windfall profits that arise as a result of measures aimed at curbing inflation. Preference is given to channeling the revenues into the state coffers so they can be put to practical use, rather than distributing the profits solely among depositors.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The individual/party advocates for fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness, taking a stand against projects that are estimated to be exponentially more expensive than available alternatives. They stress that the state should not pursue activities that are simply beyond Estonia's financial capacity, pointing to the 1.5 million cost of the specific development plan as outright waste.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic outlook is firmly rooted in free-market principles, stressing that the primary objective of private enterprise (such as PLCs and Ltds) is profit generation, economic growth, and the creation of added value. The speaker is staunchly opposed to government regulation that dictates the gender composition of private company boards, arguing for competence over quotas.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The statement expresses concern regarding state spending and administrative waste, specifically pointing to the 2 million euro expenditure incurred during the creation of the Ministry of Climate. It advocates for administrative stability and efficiency to prevent costs associated with continuous restructuring.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic views are strongly market-based, emphasizing that energy production must operate on a competitive basis without state support. The provision of subsidies is considered a guaranteed price increase for consumers, and there is a warning that ideological energy policy will destroy the Estonian economy and its competitiveness. Preference is given to existing cheap energy sources (oil shale, biomass).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker supports fiscal discipline and is critical of inefficient public sector spending. He opposes the job reorganization, which, instead of the alleged cuts, results in significant additional costs for salaries (0.5 million euros annually) and outsourced services (0.8–1.2 million euros annually).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views emphasize the state's financial responsibility and cost-effectiveness, sharply criticizing the waste of billions of euros on senseless projects. It contrasts the accountability of the private sector with the bankruptcies of state-owned enterprises, demanding common sense and cheaper solutions for public investments.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The economic perspectives strongly emphasize fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness, standing against projects that are five times more expensive and would lead to billions in losses for the economy. There is a preference for cheaper, faster-to-implement land-based solutions utilizing state land, which indicates a commitment to fostering economic growth through the development of economical infrastructure.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The economic views strongly oppose tax hikes (car taxation, VAT, and excises) and cuts to family benefits. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of a stable tax system and business environment ("give entrepreneurs room to breathe") so that the private sector is able to support sports. Large government expenditures (offshore wind farms) are criticized for coming at the expense of small but crucial subsidies, citing Finance Minister Ligi's assertion that 130 million euros annually is a "small sum."
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations are tied to the calculation of costs and resources for national defense and infrastructure projects. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of determining the precise cost of mitigation measures and additional resources, citing concerns regarding budgetary discipline and cost transparency.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Strong support for the market economy and fair competition, while opposing state subsidies that distort the market and increase costs for the end consumer. The speaker criticizes the government's lack of fiscal discipline, deeming tax increases (including the proposed car tax) and the financing of costly projects unwarranted. It is stressed that expensive infrastructure projects will eventually show up on electricity bills in the form of fixed charges.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views stress fiscal responsibility and cost-benefit analysis, maintaining a critical stance toward costly and subsidized energy projects that do not lead to cheaper electricity prices. They also oppose the practice of the state imposing additional financial obligations on local governments without providing concrete guarantees.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The economic views are strongly free-market, requiring that the establishment of energy infrastructure be supported by the market situation. There is absolute opposition to the use of state subsidies and direct government funding in financing infrastructure projects, emphasizing fiscal discipline.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the large state subsidies (2.6 billion euros for offshore wind farms) and considers CO2 charges a factor making oil shale energy expensive. Cost-effectiveness and the prioritization of cheaper onshore projects are preferred, as these are many times cheaper than offshore wind farms.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of maintaining economic well-being and competitiveness. The speaker opposes regulations (the "green frenzy") which are "competition-killing" and threaten Europe's ability to cope. Economic prosperity is considered a prerequisite for increasing defense spending.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are focusing on the lack of economic growth in Estonia and the requirement for fiscal transparency in the taxation of the banking sector. Concerns are being raised that the current tax system (or the lack of clarity surrounding it) is failing to support the economy, particularly when compared to the Lithuanian model, which implements additional taxes yet still manages to achieve growth.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the need to manage the economy with sound judgment to ensure the survival of the state, and criticizes renewable energy fees for their effect of creating unhealthy competition. He warns against setting unrealistic goals that will result in billions in future costs, and supports honoring state guarantees.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic views are strongly opposed to new taxes, particularly when they are unfair or lack transparency. There is an emphasis on the need for transparency in financial documents, and criticism is directed at a tax that appears to be aimed purely at boosting state budget revenues rather than achieving environmental objectives.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the sensible use of public funds and fiscal responsibility. The speaker is against supporting insolvent companies with state aid and criticizes costly projects that are economically unjustified and drive up electricity prices.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly critical of taxation, opposing the significant additional burden imposed on the public under the name of a security tax. The speaker demands fiscal transparency and clarification on whether the collected taxes actually meet the financial needs presented by the defense forces, pointing to inefficient taxation.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for robust state intervention and major expenditures aimed at resolving the demographic crisis, drawing a parallel with how national defense is funded. They support direct subsidies for large families and criticize the government's fiscal uncertainty, arguing that it erodes families' sense of security. Budgetary priorities must shift in favor of the social sphere.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, demanding "tax peace" and the ability for people to afford to live. The system of expense reimbursements is criticized, and new taxes are ironically proposed (e.g., a moose sleigh tax, a tax hump), which indicates a satirical condemnation of the government's fiscal policy.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic viewpoints are strongly fiscally conservative, taking a stand against expensive offshore wind farms that cost three to five times more than onshore parks. The emphasis is placed on the fact that cheap electricity is not coming, and the public will have to foot the entire bill through subsidies, renewable energy charges, and transmission fees, burdens that will last for 20 to 30 years.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and opposition to spending on new administrative positions, particularly during periods of budget cuts. Criticism is directed at state intervention in promoting business through highly paid special representatives, questioning the actual usefulness of their activities.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly pro-business, emphasizing the need to cut bureaucracy and save businesses money. Concerns are raised regarding tax hikes and general economic hardship, with a strong preference for protecting entrepreneurs. They favor modernizing regulations to meet contemporary requirements.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the market's role in determining wages and are strongly fiscally critical, specifically criticizing the excessive salaries paid to the heads of state-owned enterprises and the distribution of performance bonuses even when failures occur. They call for high-quality economic decisions in tax policy and the energy sector to stimulate the economy and keep energy prices under control.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It strongly advocates for alleviating the burden on the business environment, demanding reduced bureaucracy and lower costs to ensure enterprises can survive the current difficult economic climate. It criticizes the government’s tax hikes and excessive regulation, which impose costs on businesses (estimated at 1.9 million euros annually) and contribute to a shortage of auditors.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The speaker advocates for a competitive economic environment and opposes the current tax policy, which he believes will lead to the demise of entrepreneurship. He stresses the necessity of developing industry and attracting major investments to ensure the nation has the financial capacity for social expenditures.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives center on guaranteeing the inviolability and security of private property through legislation, stressing the necessity of preventing situations where laws might facilitate the loss or theft of assets. Broader stances regarding taxation or fiscal policy are absent.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives focus on the proportionality of public spending and social justice, advocating for the support of traditional families. It is stressed that potential economic benefits (phosphorite) must be balanced against environmental risks, particularly the protection of groundwater, which is referred to as "natural resource number one."
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic viewpoints are critical of expensive, state-subsidized energy projects, questioning both their profitability and their environmental sustainability. Doubts have been raised regarding the projected sixfold increase in industrial electricity consumption and the anticipated rush of investments. It is alleged that the government’s activities are focused on securing EU funding and guaranteeing an income for certain businesses for a period of 20 to 30 years.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic outlook focuses on restoring competitiveness, standing against tax increases and the high cost of energy driven by subsidized projects. They support state intervention to regulate Euribor profits and to build essential infrastructure (excluding Rail Baltic) using loans to boost the economy, citing historical examples from the USA. The overall stance is pro-business, criticizing government interference in entrepreneurial activities.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The prevailing economic views are strong advocates for growth and competitiveness, taking a stand against regulations that "kill the economy." The CO2 quota system is viewed as a "very big business" that artificially inflates energy prices and renders Estonia uncompetitive. There is criticism regarding the channeling of CO2 quota funds into the construction of Rail Baltic, rather than using them to support the wider economy.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of practicing good financial stewardship and criticizes the government's activities as wasteful, citing the costs associated with renaming ministries and constant restructuring as examples. He is skeptical regarding the government's economic optimism, asking where half a billion euros is supposed to materialize a year from now to finance the postponement of the tax hump.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The economic perspective is expressed through concern over administrative costs associated with the cumbersome process of changing institutional names and subsequent reorganizations. It favors cost savings and bureaucratic simplicity, provided the substance remains unchanged.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Economic views are strongly pro-business, opposing tax and excise duty hikes, especially during a recession. There is a demand for government spending cuts, and emphasis is placed on involving business organizations in decision-making processes. The Reform Party is criticized for deviating from its original values of supporting entrepreneurship.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of stimulating and boosting the economy, while being fiercely opposed to tax hikes, which are viewed as short-sighted policies that destroy entrepreneurship. There is a demand for cutting back state expenditures, and large investments (such as in offshore wind farms) are criticized because they damage Estonia's competitiveness due to astronomically high fixed and network charges.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives heavily emphasize stability and cost savings, criticizing the excessive expenditures that come with the constant renaming and restructuring of agencies and ministries. Stability is considered paramount, much like tax stability, and there is also criticism directed at the issue of global warming being prioritized over economic concerns.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints are sharply critical of the current tax burden, which has created a situation where people need multiple jobs just to survive. The speaker also questions the practicality of granting additional days off when the tax burden is already so excessive. These positions prioritize labor sustainability and overall quality of life.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic viewpoints emphasize affordable energy and meeting the country's domestic needs. The speaker criticizes expensive projects that have caused electricity prices to skyrocket, and questions the need for a fourth electricity connection with Latvia when Estonia itself is facing power shortages.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic views are aimed at supporting economic growth and stand in opposition to the government's tax policy, which raises prices and stifles rural life. The speaker opposes exorbitantly priced energy projects that create permanent fixed costs and demands the promised reduction of bureaucracy (25% in ELAK) in order to improve the economic environment.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are skeptical of excise duty increases, as these have previously resulted in reduced state treasury revenues, a drop in cross-border trade, and declining tourism. It favors preserving regional jobs and services at the expense of centralized savings, pointing out that jobs are already scarce as it is.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
No data available
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of keeping infrastructure costs low to support the local economy and tourism. The text criticizes the profits generated by the state-owned enterprise (TS Laevad) that fail to flow back into the local economy, and supports directing those profits to local municipalities for economic development.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases (excise duties, car tax) and the reduction of support payments, viewing these measures as the root cause of the loss of competitiveness and entrepreneurship. It criticizes large state subsidies (offshore wind farms) and stresses the necessity of creating economic security for families.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic viewpoints emphasize the necessity of a stable tax system and opposition to new taxes (such as the motor vehicle tax) which complicate life for families. The speaker directly ties the state's financial sustainability to demography, cautioning that saving money at the expense of children will ultimately lead to the depletion of the national treasury.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and austerity, sharply criticizing the government's expensive administrative reforms, which are costly for the state treasury. Skepticism surrounds the government's claims of saving when the Ministry of Economic Affairs is essentially being split into three separate ministries.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic views are fiercely critical of subsidies and state spending, particularly concerning the development of offshore wind farms, which are many times more expensive. The speaker stresses that these investments (billions of euros) will lead to astronomical fixed charges for consumers, and that the profits will simply move from the pockets of Estonians into someone else's. The preference is for more cost-effective solutions, such as onshore wind farms, and there is a demand for fiscal discipline.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during an economic downturn ("in a difficult economic situation"). The speaker supports the previous linear income tax exemption, viewing it as a measure that enhances economic competitiveness.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker strongly opposes raising taxes and supports cutting costs in state administration, as well as taking out a national defense loan. He considers high energy and fuel prices the main impediment to competitiveness and criticizes the subsidizing of expensive offshore wind farms with taxpayer money. He advocates for a simple, unified tax system and criticizes the enrichment of banks through high Euribor rates.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker strongly opposes tax hikes and expresses concern regarding the financing of large state investments (such as the 5 billion allocated for wind farms). They emphasize the burden placed on taxpayers and are skeptical about the introduction of new taxes (like the railway tax), advocating instead for fiscal prudence.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views are strongly focused on reducing the tax burden for lower-income residents. The speaker criticizes a fiscal policy that collects money (500 million) only to distribute it later, especially when this is done through deeply unpopular legislation.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Supports strict budget discipline and responsible investment, while opposing tax hikes that burden taxpayers and businesses. It warns against excessive energy production, which leads to falling prices but leaves fixed costs (renewable energy fees, network tariffs) to be covered by taxpayers. Furthermore, it defends the interests of agriculture against increases in land tax, fearing the sector’s demise and the concentration of land ownership in the hands of international funds.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic positions are characterized by strong opposition to the car tax, which is viewed as a financially painful and unfair measure for residents of rural areas. This demonstrates resistance to new taxes that disproportionately impact rural residents.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during a recession, as they undermine the competitiveness of businesses. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of reducing the state's excessively high operating costs before attempting to increase revenue through taxation. The speaker supports stimulating the economy by easing the burden on businesses.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Strong opposition is voiced against tax increases that disproportionately affect low-income earners and pensioners, and support is given to tax benefits aimed at reducing social inequality. Previous state budget expenditures (on defense and the energy crisis) are defended, while the government's cuts, which increase the income tax burden on pensioners, are criticized.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The entity is strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing the government's policy of pressuring local municipalities to raise land tax because their revenue base is failing to expand. It demands comprehensive prior cost analysis and economic certainty for major energy projects (such as nuclear power and wind farms) before any investment decisions are finalized.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The economic platform includes strong opposition to the proposed vehicle tax, which is recommended for complete abolition. Furthermore, there is a demand for the state budget to allocate corresponding funds to ensure fair financial compensation for landowners affected by state restrictions.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker supports the reduction of bureaucracy but demands its implementation across every sector, not just selectively regarding wind parks. Concern is expressed over unfair competition, given that offshore wind energy production is subsidized and provided with special conditions, while onshore wind farm developers might as well throw their investments in the bin.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic arguments emphasize fiscal responsibility and cost control, sharply criticizing the exorbitant cost of the planned projects (totaling billions of euros). It is argued that consumers will foot the bill for both the construction of the electricity grid (€2 billion) and the renewable energy fee (€3 billion over 20 years), while the theoretical drop in electricity prices will be minimal. Cheaper onshore solutions are preferred.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The speaker strongly defends the interests of businesses and land surveying firms, emphasizing that in the current economic downturn, state actions should provide relief, not restrict or cut off activities. They demand that the state be prepared to compensate businesses for lost revenue and contractual penalties, signaling robust support for commercial interests.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Supports economic regulation in areas where private enterprise (specifically banking) accrues exceptional profits due to national or pan-European regulation, requiring that society also benefits. It opposes increasing bureaucracy and the burden on entrepreneurs, viewing this as a hindrance. Their positions emphasize the need for fiscal fairness, particularly concerning the social impact arising from rising interest rates.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations are tied to energy policy, stressing the necessity of ensuring a competitive electricity price level for businesses and an affordable price for household consumers. This highlights concerns regarding the nation's economic competitiveness and consumers' purchasing power, which is directly linked to energy production and security.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the government's role in stabilizing markets during a crisis, advocating for the preservation of the universal service to safeguard business competitiveness. Preference is given to consumer protection and price management via the state-owned monopoly (Eesti Energia) to prevent exchange prices from skyrocketing.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of protecting both household consumers and businesses during energy crises through the use of price caps, while simultaneously endorsing the market-based hourly pricing system. Significant criticism has been leveled at unethical business dealings with Russia, which fosters unhealthy competition and jeopardizes the market viability of Estonian enterprises.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives focus on the labor market and immigration. The speaker is critical of introducing low-wage labor under the quota system, noting that 1,500 euros is not a salary commensurate with a top specialist. It is also stressed that the existing labor market and refugee unemployment should be taken into account before the quota is raised.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic outlook is strongly opposed to tax hikes, as the speaker believes these increases cause economic downturns and exacerbate citizens' financial hardships. The preference is for stimulating the economy, and there is skepticism regarding state intervention that competes directly with private enterprise (such as credit registries).
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are tied to social support systems, advocating for financial assistance to large families so they can adequately support and raise their children. This indicates support for targeted public expenditure aimed at achieving demographic objectives, differentiating it from measures intended purely to solve the issue of poverty.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives often emphasize the involvement of food processors and producers (i.e., business interests) in policy formulation. This reflects concern regarding the impact of regulations on the economic sector.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker supports maintaining family benefits as an investment in future taxpayers and opposes increasing immigration to stimulate the economy. Immigration is viewed as a costly project for taxpayers, creating budget deficits because the necessary expenditures for integration and social benefits have not been budgeted for.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The economic views expressed are critical of the government's long-term economic plan, demanding instead a swift and decisive short-term strategy to put the Estonian economy back on an upward trajectory.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker opposes new consumption taxes (such as the sugar tax) at a time when social benefits supporting an active lifestyle are simultaneously being reduced. The priority is maintaining social support measures that allow families to participate in sports and training.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
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2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives are confined to criticizing the waste of taxpayer money, citing as an example the million-euro cost of the Kajar Lember saga, which ultimately resulted in an acquittal. The focus is on the financial inefficiency and accountability of the state apparatus.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Budgetary views are conservative, emphasizing fiscal discipline and the limited size of the state's resources. When construction prices rise, the preference is to postpone expenditures (rolling funds over to the next year) instead of initiating new projects, thereby ensuring that existing projects remain funded.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly focused on fiscal discipline and cost control. The speaker criticizes the subsidizing of expensive green projects and the inefficient spending of EU funds (300 million euros), favoring economically more rational solutions. He opposes costly environmental improvements undertaken in a "hurrah" fashion.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It supports channeling extraordinary, unearned income (profit derived from Euribor) into the state budget to cover essential expenditures, such as national defense and education. It opposes new taxes that negatively impact ordinary citizens (such as the car tax) and is critical of taxing banks, arguing that it does not actually generate additional revenue for the state. It favors fiscal resourcefulness over broad tax increases.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly tied to property rights and their protection, suggesting that the acquisition of property leads to a shift in political views from left to right (conservatism). It advocates for the preservation of wealth and opposes the revolutionary desire of younger people to redistribute the property of others.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker supports targeted financial aid for large families, arguing that it gives families the chance to have more children, even though money isn't a "golden key." He/She criticizes the government's stance that large families are a burden on the state, and contrasts the cutting of family benefits with the desire to bring in foreign labor.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly focused on reducing the tax burden, particularly regarding the VAT on foodstuffs, in order to restore people's purchasing power. The necessity of taking entrepreneurs' viewpoints into account is emphasized, and the government's policies are criticized for damaging the economy. Support is given to stimulating consumption through tax reductions.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the state's role as a market guarantor and a crisis mitigator, supporting the implementation of a price cap during the energy crisis. It is crucial to ensure business confidence and foster competitiveness within the common European market. Regarding the taxation of motor vehicles, emphasis is placed on factoring in the CO2 component and the weight of the vehicle.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Opposition is expressed to the new tax (the car tax), which is considered unfair and burdensome for rural residents. It is implied that tax policy should take into account the specific characteristics of rural areas and should not worsen the livelihood of those residents. Public sector salary issues (teachers, rescuers, and firefighters) are also addressed.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic policies are focused on preventing the fiscal burden from falling on rural residents and peripheral regions, standing in opposition to new taxes that would exacerbate job shortages and economic stagnation. The preference is to find alternative methods for funding the state budget that do not place undue stress on rural areas. Furthermore, concern is voiced regarding the negative impact of raising taxes on regional economies.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly pro-business, opposing tax hikes as a method for increasing revenue. He argues that they stifle the economy and encourage the shadow economy. He advocates for cutting state spending and suggests taking out a targeted loan specifically for national defense, pointing out that smart countries do this during times of inflation. He emphasizes that economic management must be wise, not just a matter of patching holes.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views expressed are strongly pro-business and anti-tax hikes, with the speaker arguing that the government’s current policy is forcing entrepreneurs to leave the country. The speaker stresses the necessity of creating conditions that are equal to or better than those offered elsewhere for our own businesses, particularly focusing on strengthening the competitiveness of the road transport sector by standardizing per diem rates. He/She is also worried about the declining number of taxpayers.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic arguments stress the necessity of channeling the CO2 quota revenue flowing into the state budget (an estimated 600 million) directly into the development of electricity networks. This represents a vision for a strategic investment that is vital for realizing the economic potential of green energy and electric transport.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The economic views pertain to major energy sources and investments, recommending a strategic stake in foreign production (a shareholder in Finland) and the use of imports to reduce risks and costs. This indicates a preference for risk diversification through international investment.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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