By Agendas: Andres Metsoja

Total Agendas: 110

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2025-10-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views support the principle of user contribution in financing public transport and are completely opposed to providing the service entirely at the taxpayer's expense. The speaker is against the redistribution of revenue, which takes money from regions that contribute to the common pool, preferring local financial responsibility.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives reveal concerns that the tightening of environmental requirements (the preliminary impacts of Natura) might restrict economic activity, such as construction and the use of forest land. The speaker is trying to determine whether the new regulations will simplify or, conversely, complicate these activities.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Bill (663 SE) on the Accession to the Convention Establishing the International Organization for Navigational Aids

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

It acknowledges the principles of the market economy and the profit motive of market participants, but demands strong state regulation to compel market players to invest even in economically less profitable regions. It supports measures that enhance competition and bring savings to the consumer ("every cent saved benefits the consumer").
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views emphasize the cost-effectiveness of preventative action in the social sphere. The speaker points out that promoting physical activity is important because addressing mental health issues later is "prohibitively expensive." Investments that reduce future state costs are preferred.
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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 views emphasize the need for long-term fiscal responsibility and criticize the method of redistribution, noting that "you probably never get rich through redistribution." Investments are supported (defense industry, renewable energy), but fiscal policy reform is demanded to ensure local governments receive a fair share of the revenue generated by investments made on state land. The dependence of investments on subsidies is also criticized.
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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 views focus on the negative impact of rising prices on the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihoods, a situation which has led the country into a deadlock. A fundamental change and helping the nation get back on its feet are being demanded, yet concrete positions on taxes, spending, or regulation are lacking.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act (649 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives support deregulation and the reduction of bureaucracy to save citizens time and money. The aim is to prevent costly, automatic mandatory insurance, which is both inefficient and burdensome. We support solutions that make life easier and more affordable.
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2025-09-17
Draft law (667 SE) for the third reading amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Directive)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker champions free enterprise and minimal government intervention, while strongly opposing retroactive tax liabilities and regulatory burdens. He criticizes the system of subsidies and compensations, which distorts the market and pushes Estonian companies out of competition.
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2025-09-17
Completion of the thematic plan for mineral resources in Rapla and Pärnu County.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

Economic perspectives acknowledge the necessity of significant Estonian investments and the domestic sourcing of construction materials (mineral resources), stressing that the scale of these activities must be contained within Estonia’s capacity. Simultaneously, it is emphasized that economic activity must be regulated and planned to provide local residents with a sense of security and prevent haphazard development projects.
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2025-09-17
Tax Festival Continues

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The prevailing economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly regarding the car tax, which is deemed unfair. It is emphasized that taxes are rising and the cost of living is increasing, while services are becoming less accessible and infrastructure (gravel roads) remains neglected.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic views emphasize the inviolability of property rights and oppose regulations that restrict economic activity in the name of environmental protection. The speaker prioritizes economic activity over nature conservation restrictions if those restrictions infringe upon property rights.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic perspectives support reducing the administrative and financial burden on businesses and residents, for example, by eliminating mandatory traffic insurance for light trailers. Simultaneously, they require that the renewable energy sector be subjected to strict environmental regulations (the integrated permit procedure) to ensure the use of the best available technology and the assessment of cumulative impact as industrial landscapes develop.
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2025-06-18
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading system) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic outlook is based on free-market principles, stressing that costs are inevitably passed on to the consumer ("out of the consumers' pockets"), and advocating for the competitiveness of maritime businesses. Fiscal discipline is favored, and the government's tendency toward endless subsidization is criticized, as it undermines the entire economic model.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

Economic views focus on boosting productivity and improving the regulatory environment. The speaker strongly advocates for factoring in the interests of the industrial sector and entrepreneurs during the legislative process, ensuring that economic decisions are viable and forward-looking. He emphasizes the value of practical experience when formulating economic policy.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Industrial Emissions Act (628 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize that while bureaucracy reduces productivity, systemic regulation (an integrated permit) is necessary to ensure transparency and the protection of residents. Uneconomical development decisions are criticized (e.g., the choice of location for the defense industry park instead of Tootsi-Sopi), with emphasis placed on using renewable energy as an economic input to create more affordable energy and jobs.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker advocates for economic solutions that provide direct benefits from energy production to local communities, promoting off-exchange direct contracts within a 10 km radius. He proposes regulating grid tariffs (zero or half) and abolishing the renewable energy fee in the affected zone to encourage the relocation of businesses and support household viability.
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2025-06-04
Infrastructure investments

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Economic perspectives focus on the financial strain faced by local governments and the corresponding need for state support in infrastructure development. The speaker advocates for fiscal responsibility by questioning the commingling of defense and cultural funding, which suggests concern regarding the judicious use of funds.
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2025-06-04
Rail Baltic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Supports major infrastructure investments (Rail Baltic) aimed at promoting economic growth and mobility. Simultaneously, the speaker emphasizes fiscal prudence and efficiency, recommending the joint design of bridges as a potential area for cost reduction.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the protection of market prices and fundamental property rights, contrasting with state activities that artificially depress real estate prices. It sharply criticizes the lack of an economic impact analysis and warns of lost revenue that fails to materialize in the economy. It favors land substitution over monetary compensation.
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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 views strongly favor the protection of private property rights and economic activity, particularly in the forestry sector. Criticism is directed at the high costs (assessments) imposed by the state on landowners and the inadequate, non-automatic compensation system, which is disproportionate to the restrictions imposed. There is opposition to the prohibition of managing increasing value and the state dictating the market price of protected areas.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic views are tied to protecting the economic sphere from the overpopulation of large predators. This points toward a regulatory approach where population management is necessary to safeguard human economic activity and property.
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2025-05-14
Taxes

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Economic views are strongly pro-growth and pro-business, stressing that the resources required to maintain the state must be generated by a viable economy. The speaker opposes strict regulation that restricts resource management, seeing this as a direct threat to the nation's revenue base.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2025-05-06
Second reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act (553 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data. (The problems of livestock farming and haymaking in Soomaa are addressed, but only in the context of nature conservation and predator damage, not as broader economic policy viewpoints.)
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It strongly supports fiscal discipline and cuts to public sector spending, particularly through reducing the number of civil servants. It expresses concern regarding the taxpayer burden and emphasizes the necessity of reducing bureaucracy, thereby reflecting the worries of the business community. The stance on new taxes (car tax, property tax) is implicitly critical, given their connection to IMF recommendations.
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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

The economic views focus on regulating monopolies and support incentivizing renewable energy production through direct economic measures. He/She advocates for abolishing the renewable energy charge and offering network fee concessions (up to zero euros) to households located in the impact zone of wind farms, in order to ensure the nation's energy security.
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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 focus on social accessibility, expressing concern over the shrinking number of participants who are unable to bear the burden of the required contribution fee. This points to a desire to alleviate the financial burden on citizens in the field of extracurricular education and ensure that services remain available regardless of their economic situation.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of market logic and oppose subsidies that distort investments ("against the market") and generate hidden costs. The speaker criticizes the use of taxpayer money to cover business failures and deems price reductions offered without subsidies merely a "business trick."
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

It supports regulatory measures (such as zeroing out the renewable energy fee) and market-based solutions (direct contracts) to ensure that low-cost electricity reaches small consumers. It prefers directing economic benefits straight to consumers, especially those residing in production areas.
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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 views emphasize the fundamental importance of ownership policy and opposition to the state-mandated reduction of compensation (by half the value) when nature conservation restrictions are imposed. This indicates strong support for compensation based on fair market value.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic views emphasize the need to cut government spending and first create a functioning economy that generates tax revenue, rather than imposing new taxes. The use of borrowed money for infrastructure investments is considered normal, but channeling it narrowly to support business interests is criticized. The creation of wealth and the competitiveness of the economy are supported.
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2025-04-09
Defence Industry Park

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Supports national strategic investments (€50 million) in the development of the defense industry and ensuring supply security, which signals a growth-oriented perspective. The necessity of directing a portion of the investment toward supporting local infrastructure is emphasized, both to alleviate the pressure the major project places on local roads and to ensure local benefit.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspective is heavily focused on reducing the regulatory burden and keeping costs under control. There is opposition to changes that would make the establishment of drilled wells many times more expensive for households and businesses without sufficient justification. The objective of reducing bureaucracy is supported.
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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 data.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the proportionality of regulations and their economic impact, warning that banning the drilling method will significantly increase the price of bore wells, which directly affects households. The interests of entrepreneurs are supported, demanding clarity and sufficient time for transition, especially concerning the tender rounds of the rural settlement program.
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2025-03-19
Overload fee

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

Economic viewpoints stress the importance of affordable energy and support measures aimed at helping businesses and consumers make their electricity bills more affordable. Concerns are raised about the competitiveness of the Estonian economic environment, citing Finland's significantly lower average electricity price.
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2025-03-19
Government austerity plan

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

It strongly supports infrastructure investments as a means of strengthening the economy and boosting entrepreneurship. It views ensuring mobility as critical for economic growth. It advocates for reallocating funds from the cultural sector to infrastructure to guarantee fiscal responsibility and economic returns.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives support local autonomy in developing entrepreneurship, opposing centralized regional mandates. Preference is given to decentralized economic decision-making, which would enable business development at the local level.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints focus on the financial discipline of local governments (LG), criticizing the situation where the local authority bears the procedural costs (including cooperation with the police) and manages the problems, but the fine revenue accrues entirely to the state budget. The basis for the maximum fine amount of 6,400 euros is also being questioned.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspective focuses on the efficient execution of large investments (€300 million) and the avoidance of planning conflicts. It is emphasized that small investments for community support should be made within the major project's budget to prevent opposition and ensure the project proceeds more smoothly.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-01-29
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views emphasize the necessity of regulatory fairness and the elimination of hidden subsidies. The objective is to ensure that waste management costs (the disposal fee) are reflected in the energy price, thereby preventing the subsidization of household heating.
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2025-01-29
The Ombudsman's proposal to align the law on industrial emissions with the constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of avoiding financial detriment and additional costs stemming from regulations, while supporting investments that generate profit and revenue. Regulations that harm the reputation of state-owned enterprises and impede economic development are criticized. The adoption of Best Available Technology (BAT) is supported, but the impossibility of its application to older technologies is acknowledged.
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2025-01-29
Sideteenused

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

It supports strong state regulation in the telecommunications market to reduce price disparities and address stifled free competition. It demands cross-utilization of infrastructure and control over the wholesale price to ensure a competitive price for the benefit of consumers. It criticizes the state’s unequal subsidy policy, where the purchase of electric vehicles is supported, but connectivity solutions for rural areas are not.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic views focus on protecting the limited economic activity in rural areas (livestock farming, agriculture) from damage caused by wildlife. Support is given for easing regulations that prevent owners from protecting or maintaining their property (e.g., land improvement systems, power lines). The objective is to preserve heritage meadows and semi-natural habitats while simultaneously supporting livestock farmers.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker highlighted major defense expenditures, specifically mentioning the €1.6 billion ammunition procurement and investments in radar parks. Broader economic positions concerning taxes, regulations, or budgetary discipline were not expressed.
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2024-12-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic views are focused on criticizing tax policy, specifically opposing the car tax as an unjust fiscal measure. It is argued that this taxation puts families and regions with differing needs at a disadvantage. They favor policies that do not compel residents of rural areas to relocate for economic reasons.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints emphasize the importance of predictability and resource conservation in national planning. The speaker notes that inadequate planning and the effects of mining result in significant costs for individual households, who are forced to pay for deeper wells. It is also stressed that the cost of the mining resource doesn't come out of thin air and must ultimately be borne by the taxpayers.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the principles of a market economy, equal competition among market participants, and the protection of private sector costs against state intervention. Criticism is leveled against the unfair allocation of the oil shale resource in favor of the state-owned company (Enefit), and there is a demand for the consideration of business risk and legitimate expectation. The draft legislation is criticized for leaving the costs entirely to be borne by the private sector.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The economic views emphasize the necessity of investing in factories and industry to generate economic flow within Estonia and prevent the export of raw materials. He supports economic growth through the circular economy, prioritizing the development of production capacity over the mere financing of collection systems.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic views are strongly anti-tax, particularly opposing the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed unfair. The stance is critical of a government that offers lifestyle-dependent exemptions (e.g., for small boaters or hunters), viewing this as unwelcome "nanny state" intervention. There is an emphasis on the need to protect the interests of property owners and establish a precise legal framework.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Budget perspectives emphasize the need for fiscal discipline and transparency in national spending. The speaker sharply criticizes the situation where large sums (10 million) are unexpectedly left over, pointing to inefficient financial planning and the violation of agreements.
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2024-11-21
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demands strict fiscal discipline, emphasizing that every change must be thoroughly analyzed and must have dedicated financial backing. Project-based financing (European funds) is criticized, as it subsequently leaves local governments struggling. The learning obligation is supported as a means of generating socio-economic benefit and providing qualified labor for businesses.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The economic perspectives focus on governance stability and efficiency, criticizing the government's cost-cutting methods as both ineffective and ad-hoc. Stability is considered a greater value than the continuous restructuring of systems, which only generates legal uncertainty.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Lack of data
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2024-11-20
Infrastructure

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

It focuses on the consequences of budget cuts, criticizing the government's choice to cut services in rural areas. This points to concerns about regional economic and social viability and opposition to centralizing fiscal discipline.
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2024-11-20
Energetics

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

Economic outlooks strongly emphasize the necessity of ensuring legal certainty for entrepreneurs and reducing bureaucracy. Support is provided for the implementation of innovation and knowledge-based approaches in the oil shale sector, especially considering the market situation and the CO2 component.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The economic perspective heavily favors supporting the business environment and exports, stressing the necessity of maintaining low direct costs for businesses and increasing the value added to resources. They prioritize streamlining the state and implementing spending cuts rather than raising taxes. Furthermore, they criticize the restriction of resource management (forests, oil shale) occurring simultaneously with demands for higher state dividends. Economic growth, not the budget itself, is viewed as the true source of national prosperity.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are tied to achieving regulatory clarity and supporting development activities, particularly in the context of renewable energy and defense industry parks. Criticism is leveled against the inefficiency of the planning process, which obstructs developers and the realization of national priorities, necessitating the establishment of legal certainty. Furthermore, an example is cited regarding the conflict between RMK auctions and planning-related ambiguity.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The economic views are focused on controlling the tax burden and ensuring stability, standing firmly against the government's previous tax policy decisions (the so-called "tax festival"). It is stressed that local taxes (specifically the land tax) should not serve as the price tag for residents and businesses resulting from the implementation of the administrative reform. Warnings are issued regarding new tax increases (for example, the removal of the cap on land tax hikes).
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives are critical of new taxes and tax increases, particularly concerning the motor vehicle tax. Emphasis is placed on the need to evaluate the contribution of taxes to the development of Estonia's economic environment, which indicates a clear preference for fiscal policies that support economic growth and are comprehensively thought out.
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2024-11-06
Security

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

Economic considerations are subordinate to security concerns, emphasizing the need to ensure that renewable energy development (offshore wind farms) does not compromise the nation's defense capabilities. A clear audit and analysis are required to prevent security issues within the economic sphere and the energy sector.
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2024-11-06
RMK term contracts

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

Economic views emphasize the financial sustainability of state-owned companies and criticize the withdrawal of revenues, arguing that it hinders the effective use of cash flows. While there is support for bringing state resources to the market (such as rights to wind parks), this must be accompanied by a thorough and deliberate planning process.
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2024-11-06
Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School Closure

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

Vocational education is viewed as an integral part of economic development and securing a skilled workforce, which is critically important in the context of limited resources. Investments in education are supported, while simultaneously criticizing stalled investment decisions that impede economic development.
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2024-11-05
Draft law invalidating the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on opposing the new tax, arguing that it harms citizens' economic well-being and limits their mobility. Greater investments in road maintenance are supported, and shortcomings in public transport funding are criticized.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are tied to regulatory discipline, stressing the necessity of meeting EU targets to prevent financial penalties (liquidated damages). The primary focus is safeguarding the national budget against sanctions resulting from international commitments.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives stress the necessity of fiscal discipline and prudence during a crisis. The speaker objects to investments that appear inefficient or fragment existing assets, preferring a cheaper and integrated solution.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the Prison Law (506 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives focus on fiscal discipline and transparency in funding, emphasizing the principle that funding must always follow the function when responsibilities are transferred. The speaker criticizes the practice of burdening local government budgets with state-level mandates and demands clarification regarding inter-ministerial cuts.
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2024-10-16
Ferry ticket price increase

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The economic outlook is fiscally prudent: tax hikes are opposed because they do not generate wealth, and the economic environment is currently weak. We support finding resources for local governments through redistribution based on the state budget.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Supports fostering economic growth and promoting exports through a competitive tax environment, while opposing high input prices (electricity, fuel). He/She criticizes the practice of channeling excise revenue into the general budget when it should be supporting specific sectors (roads), and warns that high taxes will reduce labor utilization in Estonia.
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2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The economic perspective focuses on the financial aspects of social services, demanding clarification regarding the financial implications of the client co-payment (the 60%:40% ratio). This indicates a concern about the affordability and transparency of the service for the client.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Act on Responding to Complaints and Information Requests and Submitting Collective Petitions (475 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic viewpoints stress the necessity of strategic state interventions designed to foster entrepreneurship in rural areas, moving away from the previously ineffective subsidy schemes. The criticism specifically targets the inadequate provision of loans in Southeast Estonia, aiming to support the entrepreneurial interests of the periphery and ensure improved access to funding.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Concern is expressed regarding the economic impact of the high environmental levy (800 euros), which makes keeping vehicles for spare parts impractical. The analysis compares the costs of the car tax (350 euros over seven years) versus the levy (800 euros), suggesting that the high fee functions more as a penalty than a solution.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

It supports stimulating the economy via energy production but stresses the necessity of adding value to the energy produced within Estonia (for instance, the example of an ethanol plant utilizing power from the Gulf of Riga wind farm). Furthermore, it advocates for implementing mechanisms (such as a tolerance fee or compensation payment) that ensure the social acceptance of these investments.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic views center on state budget accountability and the protection of property rights. The speaker demands that the state must guarantee adequate compensation for nature conservation measures that restrict economic activity, while criticizing the lack of allocated funds in the budget.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker is stressing the necessity of fiscal discipline, pointing out that the national budget is in a poor state ("it's nothing to write home about"). They are opposing large investments (80 million euros) at a time when the country is struggling financially. This suggests a preference for saving money and avoiding expensive restructuring projects.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives support the development of the defense industry in Pärnu County, viewing it as a priority area for both security and the regional economy. The support is directed towards strategic investments and the development of the industry.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

Lack of data
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker advocates for fiscal decentralization, demanding that the state clearly increase the revenue base for local governments. He criticizes the current redistribution system as inefficient and generating local conflicts, thereby underscoring the need for greater local fiscal autonomy.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

It opposes tax hikes during an economic downturn, arguing that they undermine Estonia’s competitiveness and force businesses to shut down. It favors achieving state budget balance through stability and economic growth, rather than through extracting funds. It criticizes the allocation of unearmarked funds into the state budget and questions why collecting a congestion charge was not considered specifically where the problem exists.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Economic perspectives emphasize the need for economic growth, but criticize tax hikes as blunt instruments for filling the state budget. They are sensitive to the concerns of entrepreneurs and consider the idea of a sweetened drinks tax foolish and its administration impractical.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The economic views strongly back owners and entrepreneurship, standing firmly against tax hikes that drive up the prices of goods and food and undermine competitiveness. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the agriculture and forestry sectors, and there is strong criticism of the additional costs and bureaucracy imposed on owners by the state. Greater financial autonomy for local government is also supported.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic views are focused against taxes that penalize lifestyles and investments in rural areas, such as purchasing a car. The primary objective of the draft bill is to fill the budget deficit, not to achieve environmental targets, which is economically unjust. Economic diversity and independence are supported.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic positions advocate for increasing the revenue base of municipalities via state compensation. Furthermore, there is evident support for granting land tax relief to businesses during a crisis, even though current legislation does not permit it.
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2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives stress the importance of ensuring national competitiveness and boosting business prosperity through energy development. The speaker strongly advocates for utilizing potential onshore areas for renewable energy production, favoring economic progress and consistency in planning over nature restoration in areas that have seen economic intervention.
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker supports protecting the economic interests of landowners, stressing the need to establish mechanisms (such as exchange options) to mitigate the negative economic impact caused by state restrictions. He/She directly references the feasibility of economic land utilization.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Acknowledges the necessity of generating revenue for the state budget, but opposes the specific tax (the sugar tax). The economic perspective stresses that the tax will not alter consumer behavior, making its effect on both public health and potential income questionable.
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2024-04-18
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (380 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The economic perspectives concern the procedural correctness of state property alienation via auction and the treatment of private property in the context of national defense. The emphasis is on legal regulation to ensure transparency in the sale of state assets and to prevent private owners from disregarding planning procedures.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on regional employment and the necessity of importing labor, driven by population concentration. It is emphasized that national economic interests (energy production) must be balanced with the economic benefits and compensation provided to the regions.
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2024-04-03
Country Life

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic views are strongly pro-business and supportive of small enterprises, taking a stand against excessive regulation and indirect mandates. The speaker stresses that revenue is generated solely through entrepreneurial activity and the creation of jobs, rather than through subsidies or compensation payments. He criticizes regulations that compel businesses to replace the domestic workforce with foreign labor.
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2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views are directed against new tax burdens (the motor vehicle tax) that negatively impact financial well-being and freedom of movement. It is emphasized that fuel excise duty has historically been the source of road funding, pointing to shortcomings in the targeted use of existing taxes for road investments.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the renewal of the Rail Baltic South Pärnu County spatial plan (No. 530)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The large infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) is supported as an economically vital connection to Europe. The necessity for cuts is acknowledged, resulting in the initial construction of one railway track instead of two. It is emphasized that the state must pay a fair price when expropriating land, a price that includes the emotional cost, not just the market value.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-03-13
Rule of Law

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker is strongly opposed to taxing this new lifestyle (the car tax), arguing that it places rural residents at a significant disadvantage. This implicitly criticizes the government's spending priorities, noting that funds are readily available for urban centers but not for developing infrastructure in rural areas.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints strongly advocate for the aggressive and swift imposition of sanctions on the economic environment as an integral part of the strategy for victory. The speaker calls for the expansion of sanctions to include Chinese companies that are assisting the aggressor.
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2024-02-05
Interpellation regarding the abolition of the special VAT rate for accommodation establishments (No. 289)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker is critical of increasing the tax burden and supports the state's fiscal discipline and cuts ("the state must tighten its belt"). He/She highlights the concerns of entrepreneurs regarding rising input costs and diminishing purchasing power, prioritizing the option of waiving taxes.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (345 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic views emphasize supporting competitiveness and entrepreneurship, seeing economic growth as the primary tool for achieving budget balance. The speaker is critical of the government's claims regarding the negative impact of the tax-free daily allowance (per diem) on the state budget, preferring measures that promote economic growth.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic positions emphasize the necessity of state intervention to establish confidence for investments aimed at adding value to national resources. The objective is to increase the prosperity of the Estonian people through industrial innovation, prioritizing large, value-generating projects.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry concerning the reliability of electricity supply (No. 590)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

It supports significant investments (one billion euros) in the electricity grid to ensure reliability, which will likely necessitate a review of network tariffs to make these investments feasible. It advocates for the shared use of public infrastructure (cables within road structures) to reduce costs and demands consumer protection against damages arising from network deficiencies (overvoltage and undervoltage).
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Regarding the Electricity Supply of Saaremaa (No. 68)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize concern regarding the additional costs imposed on companies (Elektrilevi) by regulations. The speaker seeks to clarify whether infrastructure maintenance results in significant financial obligations, indicating a desire to avoid unnecessary fiscal strain. The focus is on the regulatory burden and its effect on infrastructure.
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2024-01-17
Economic competitiveness

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The economic views are strongly oriented toward growth and investment, emphasizing the necessity of halting capital flight and reducing borrowing costs. Support is given to the stances of business organizations, which criticize the absence of an industrial policy and the unreasonable procedures for fixed-term permits that ultimately increase investment risks.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The economic viewpoints relate to the management of state assets and the valuation of real estate. The speaker criticizes the state's practice of using national defense zoning plans to artificially inflate land value for the purpose of subsequent sale. The focus is placed on ensuring equitable and purposeful land use, rather than on broader fiscal policy, and the speaker takes a stand against the acquisition of development rights for speculative ends.
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