By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja
Total Sessions: 79
Fully Profiled: 79
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives favor the principle of user contribution in public transport financing, suggesting a preference for user-based financial discipline over general taxpayer expense. The speaker opposes the centralized redistribution of revenues, arguing that it disadvantages regions that rely on co-financing.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker advocates a market-based approach where the customer is king, but demands strong state intervention regarding essential services where markets are inefficient or monopolistic. He supports consumer protection and enhancing competition, and requires market participants to fulfill their obligations even in less profitable areas.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of fiscal discipline and building up independent investment capacity, while remaining skeptical toward redistribution ("this won't make you rich"). Support is given to the fiscal strengthening of local governments by allocating them a share of the revenue generated from investments, in order to create a regional competitive advantage.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are somewhat indirect, emphasizing the need for national economic recovery and criticizing the current poor standard of living. The speaker demands solutions, insisting that "Estonia really needs to get back on its feet," which points to the necessity of economic growth and stability.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives support easing regulations and reducing bureaucracy to avoid unnecessary costs, such as more expensive mandatory insurance. The goal is to increase efficiency and simplify individuals' financial obligations, keeping user convenience in mind.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker strongly advocates for entrepreneurial freedom and minimal state intervention, stressing that the best market is self-regulating. He criticizes the "tax and compensate" model, as well as retroactive payment obligations, which undermine legal certainty. Economic growth and competitiveness are favored over a system based on subsidies and levies.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The party/individual opposes tax increases (such as the car tax), deeming them unfair and inflationary, thus raising the cost of living. They emphasize the necessity of resolving infrastructure issues (specifically gravel roads) and guaranteeing the accessibility of services, noting that taxes are rising while services are simultaneously becoming less available.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize the inviolability and sanctity of property rights. The speaker opposes regulations that restrict economic activity for the purpose of nature conservation, arguing that there are simply too many restrictions.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic perspectives focus on achieving regulatory balance and cutting down on administrative red tape. While there is support for easing the financial load on residents (such as trailer insurance costs), stricter regulation is demanded for large-scale renewable energy projects to guarantee environmental protection and the deployment of the best available technology. Renewable energy is viewed as an integral component of the economy, and as such, it must be subject to proper oversight.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize maintaining the competitiveness of market participants and oppose the transfer of costs to consumers ("out of consumers' pockets"). A market-based solution is preferred, and government support measures are criticized for creating a "society of learned helplessness" and weakening the economic model.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The economic outlook clearly supports the interests of the industrial sector, demanding that businesses be involved during the legislative drafting phase and that their proposals be taken into consideration. It is emphasized that the inclusion of the industrial sector is necessary for driving progress.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports economic growth driven by affordable energy, stressing that renewable energy should serve as a key input or impetus for the economy. They advocate for regulatory measures (such as reducing grid fees and implementing direct contracts) to ensure that local communities derive direct economic benefits from energy production. Criticism is leveled against the construction of wind farms that defy market logic, as well as idle wind turbines that fail to deliver value to local residents.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker stresses fiscal responsibility and cost containment, seeking efficiencies in the Rail Baltic project through the joint design of bridges. He/She acknowledges the overall financial strain on local municipalities and supports targeted investment in mobility and infrastructure, utilizing both European and state budget resources.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker vigorously defends the freedom of economic activity and the value of property, while criticizing state actions that diminish the value of real estate (by up to half or even more) and prohibit forestry operations without fair compensation. He/She stresses the necessity of proportionality and faults the state for sacrificing potential economic revenue and shifting the resulting costs onto the property owner.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of a functioning economic environment both for maintaining the state and as a source of tax revenue. They are strongly opposed to regulations that restrict resource management (specifically forestry) without a proper impact assessment, viewing such measures as a direct threat to the state's fiscal capacity. The speaker prioritizes economic growth and activity over restrictive regulation.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker advocates strict fiscal discipline and is concerned about the size of the public sector and the cost of maintaining it for the taxpayer. He supports the active reduction of bureaucracy and refers to the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning taxes (specifically, car and property taxes). He stresses that the proportion of public sector wages in Estonia is excessively high.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Supports the stimulation of renewable energy production through the removal of regulatory barriers and the curbing of monopolies. Economic perspectives emphasize the need to offer financial incentives to local communities (zeroing out the grid fee, exemption from the renewable energy charge) in exchange for guaranteeing energy security.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic viewpoints concern the financing and availability of services; the speaker criticizes the increase in participation fees, which is reducing the number of participants in hobby groups. This points to a desire to alleviate the financial burden on citizens and ensure better state or local funding for culture and sports.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize adherence to market logic and criticize subsidies that distort pricing and require taxpayer funding. It supports direct contracts between electricity producers and small consumers at production cost to ensure local economic benefit. It criticizes the inefficient and anti-market investments made by state-owned enterprises.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives center on the defense of property rights policy, opposing state intervention that either diminishes the value of real estate or provides insufficient compensation (half of the actual value). This stance underscores the inviolability of property policy as a foundational principle of the state.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch opponent of new taxes (including a progressive income tax), demanding cuts to the state budget and making it affordable. They support economic growth and attracting investments, rather than the redistribution of taxes. The use of borrowed funds is considered acceptable if directed toward national infrastructure, which ensures confidence and equality, and not for subsidizing business risks.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives support national strategic investments totaling 50 million euros, aimed at industrial development and ensuring supply resilience. However, it is simultaneously stressed that, to guarantee positive public reception of the investment, the state must also contribute to local infrastructure, thereby alleviating the resulting pressure on local roads.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize the necessity of reducing bureaucracy and avoiding regulations that make services (such as drilling wells) several times more expensive for households and businesses. The speaker criticizes regulations that prevent the use of economically efficient methods without sufficient justification.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on keeping regulatory burdens and costs in check, particularly for consumers and small businesses. It criticizes the draft legislation that would significantly increase the cost of drilled wells and demands greater clarity and a longer implementation period for businesses concerning the bidding rounds of the dispersed settlement program.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker strongly supports allocating state funds to infrastructure to strengthen the economy and ensure mobility, emphasizing the needs of businesses. He demands affordability in the energy market and criticizes the system that prevents assisting businesses and the public using revenue from the congestion fee. Strategic investments are prioritized over cultural spending.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports the development of local entrepreneurship and expresses concern that regional authorities will begin dictating these terms at the local level. Local economic autonomy is favored over centralized regulations.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic outlook centers on the rational implementation of large-scale investments (€300 million) and emphasizes the necessity of engaging the community through smaller, yet vital, investments (such as a bus station or ensuring safe school routes). This approach is crucial for preventing resistance and ensuring the projects proceed smoothly.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of avoiding financial losses and additional expenses that arise from mistakes. The speaker criticizes the special exemption regarding the ash disposal fee for the Iru incineration plant, an exemption which essentially subsidizes district heating or other forms of energy. Furthermore, the speaker demands regulatory consistency to ensure that the best available technology is implemented over the entire lifespan of the investments.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
It advocates for strong national regulation to combat market distortions and high prices, specifically requiring the shared use of infrastructure to boost competition. It criticizes the high cost of communication services in Estonia and demands government intervention to ensure a competitive baseline price that prioritizes consumers.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on protecting rural economic activities from damage caused by wildlife and supports livestock farmers. The speaker is critical of regulations that prevent property owners from protecting their assets and acting proactively, such as when maintaining power line easements. He stresses that nature conservation should not restrict economic activity or construction in residential zones.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives indirectly relate to the renewable energy sector, which is addressed within the context of ensuring energy security. The development of renewable energy is viewed positively, but its implementation must be consistent with guaranteeing national security.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic perspective is critical of current fiscal policy, specifically opposing a tax that is considered unfair and creates inequality. It is emphasized that the state should provide frequent public transportation in rural areas before implementing taxes that influence the choice of residence. Furthermore, taxation places families with differing needs in an unequal position.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker supports the development of the circular economy but stresses that investments should be directed towards industrial development (factories), not merely collection infrastructure (containers). He defends the interests of the private sector, demanding legitimate expectation and predictability, and criticizes regulations that distort the market and give an advantage to the state-owned company (Enefit) in the utilization of oil shale resources.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is clearly critical of taxation, specifically opposing the motor vehicle tax as an unfair levy that must be abolished. They criticize the state intervention that attempts to mitigate the negative consequences of a tax it itself imposed, citing a desire to avoid excessive governmental interference in economic life.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize budgetary discipline and transparency in state spending. The speaker sharply criticizes the situation where planned development funds remain unspent and are simply dispersed at the end of the year, underscoring the demand for responsible and predictable budget execution.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives stress financial stability and the necessity of ensuring that every new commitment (such as compulsory education or free public transport) has dedicated budgetary backing. There is criticism of the itemized approach to reducing state expenditure, and a comprehensive, holistic strategy is called for to avoid undermining existing systems. The creation of socio-economic returns through the supply of a skilled workforce is supported, provided that such initiatives are sustainably financed.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of reducing bureaucracy and ensuring legal certainty for entrepreneurs, particularly regarding mining permits. Innovation and the implementation of knowledge-based approaches are supported within the oil shale sector, while simultaneously acknowledging the impact of the CO2 component on the market situation.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker strongly advocates for achieving fiscal discipline by cutting costs and opposes tax increases that would undermine the economic climate. They emphasize that the nation's strength relies on its economic environment, not its budget, and call for the value-adding processing of resources (timber, oil shale) while keeping direct business costs low to ensure international competitiveness. Furthermore, they criticize the development plans of state-owned commercial entities (RMK) as being tailored for an overly affluent society.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are linked to development activities and investments, particularly in the context of renewable energy and defense industry parks. The speaker emphasizes that legal clarity in planning is essential for successful economic activity, criticizing the situation where RMK offers development areas at auction without planning certainty. He highlights the difficulties faced by developers operating in an area bordering four municipalities.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the recent tax policy (the "tax festival") and expresses concern about future aggressive tax hikes (a 50% increase in the cap/ceiling). He/She emphasizes that local taxes (specifically the land tax) should not serve as the "price tag" for the administrative reform, thereby burdening residents and businesses. This stance supports fiscal predictability and stability.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are critical of the tax increases, especially regarding the motor vehicle tax, which is considered detrimental to the economic environment. Emphasis is placed on fiscal integrity, and questions are being raised about the positive contribution of these taxes to economic development.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
Criticizes the state's fiscal policy concerning RMK, arguing that the withdrawal of 157.9 million euros jeopardizes the sustainability of the state forest manager. Supports the development of skilled labor as an integral part of economic development. Supports the development of renewable energy (superficies rights), but demands better strategic planning and a security audit.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The dominant economic view is opposition to new taxation (the motor vehicle tax), which is considered an unfair burden on citizens. There is a demand for greater investments in infrastructure (road maintenance) and criticism of the raising of public transport fares, which points to resistance against fiscal discipline being achieved at the expense of public services.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Budgetary perspectives emphasize economy and fiscal discipline during a crisis, opposing impractical investments (e.g., building a new shooting range while simultaneously closing an existing base). An important stance is that the transfer of functions to local governments must always be accompanied by sufficient financial coverage ("money must always follow").
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax hikes, stressing that the current economic environment is weak and that redistribution alone does not generate new wealth. The preference is to find necessary funds within the existing state budget and reallocate current resources, rather than implementing new taxes or mandatory increases in existing tax rates.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic policy is heavily focused on maintaining competitiveness and supporting exports by keeping input costs low. The speaker opposes the rising costs of fuel and electricity, arguing that this damages businesses and threatens job reduction across Estonia.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic views focus on the transparency and judiciousness of social service funding. Specifically, clarification is being sought regarding the actual financial impact of the 60:40 co-payment ratio on service users, indicating an interest in the financial burden borne by consumers.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports strategic solutions aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic viability in rural areas. Current regional support measures are deemed ineffective, and continuing them is viewed as sidestepping the underlying problems. The speaker expresses strong sympathy for the concerns of entrepreneurs in Southeast Estonia.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports the development of renewable energy but stresses the need for its valorization within Estonia (for example, through the operation of an ethanol plant) and the importance of attracting investment. He/She is critical of the economic impact of the environmental levy (€800) on people who keep old cars for spare parts, noting that this fee could make their lives impossible.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints stress the necessity of securing funds within the state budget to compensate landowners for losses incurred due to state restrictions (specifically nature conservation). This position supports fiscal discipline and emphasizes that state restrictions must not infringe upon property rights without adequate compensation.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence and voice criticism regarding the large investment (80 million euros) at a time when the state budget situation is far from ideal. This stance aims to question the necessity of the expenditures and demands frugality during a difficult period.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic views are tied to the development of the defense industry in Pärnumaa, which signals support for security-related investments aimed at promoting regional economic growth. Other positions regarding taxes, trade, or labor are absent.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Insufficient data
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is a strong proponent of fiscal discipline and economic growth, opposing tax increases at a time when the economy is struggling. The preferred approach emphasizes stability and faith in the economy's vitality to generate additional revenue for the state budget, rather than "taking away" money or adopting a narrow, subsidy-based approach.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic policies are geared towards supporting growth, stressing the need for the economy to start performing better. There is criticism of tax hikes, which make things difficult for the public, and calls for alternative methods. Concern is expressed over the burden on businesses, citing the cancellation of the sweetened drinks tax as a response to warnings from entrepreneurs.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker is strongly pro-owner and pro-business, opposing tax hikes that drive up product prices and damage economic sectors. He criticizes state intervention, which generates bureaucracy and extra costs (e.g., commissioning impact assessments from the private sector), and emphasizes the owner's role in developing the Estonian economy.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It opposes taxes that target lifestyle and are designed merely to plug budget holes rather than solve genuine problems. It stresses that families in rural areas have already made significant financial investments in vehicles that are essential for their daily life and livelihood. It warns that the tax will create antagonism between urban and rural populations.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for increasing the revenue base of local municipalities and require the state to compensate for lost land tax revenue. Support has also previously been given to granting land tax exemptions to businesses during crises, although the inflexibility of the existing legislation in implementing such measures is recognized.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strongly supports the country's competitiveness and the growth of corporate prosperity by establishing the development of renewable energy as an economic priority. It demands a reduction in bureaucracy within procedures and supports economic intervention, particularly the establishment of wind farms in depleted areas. It considers renewable energy an object of heightened public interest, which should consolidate other economic sectors under its umbrella.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic arguments oppose consumption taxes when they fail to achieve their objective (changing consumer behavior). Although the need to find revenue for the state budget is recognized, this specific tax solution is rejected due to its inefficiency.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives concern the balance between private property and state needs, particularly regarding the alienation of national defense properties through auction. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of regulating real estate development so that private entities cannot infringe upon the public interest by misusing state planning regulations.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on employment and the regional economy, noting that the availability of jobs in regions does not automatically guarantee a local workforce, which necessitates the introduction of external labor. It supports regional competitive advantage and the importance of jobs as an integral part of the living environment.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker advocates for economic growth that stems from entrepreneurship and job creation, rather than relying on subsidies or the "money machine." They are strongly pro-business, opposing regulations that shorten the period during which income can be earned, and emphasize people's desire for self-reliance instead of waiting for government assistance.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic viewpoints oppose new taxes (like the car tax) which limit people's financial well-being and freedom of movement. Skepticism is also expressed regarding the allocation of fuel excise revenue towards road investments, citing a significant shortfall and demanding a more targeted use of existing taxes.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supports the large infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) as an economically vital connection to Europe. It acknowledges the necessity of making cuts (e.g., a single-track solution) but stresses that the state must be prepared to pay a fair price for the land, a price that covers the emotional cost, not just the market price.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views are characterized by strong opposition to new taxes, particularly the motor vehicle tax, which is considered penalizing to rural areas. Taxation is viewed as restricting a way of life that fails to account for the specific needs inherent to rural living.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives support the more active and faster use of sanctions to put pressure on the economic environment. Sanctions are an integral part of the victory strategy and should be extended to Chinese companies assisting the aggressor.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
His economic views are strongly pro-business, emphasizing the need for government contraction and criticizing the administration's inability to find the resources necessary for implementing tax cuts. He highlights the concerns of entrepreneurs regarding input costs and the decline in purchasing power, while advocating for fiscal discipline and lower taxes.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Strongly supports boosting economic competitiveness and providing entrepreneurs with the confidence needed to invest in innovation. It considers economic growth the main prerequisite for achieving budget balance. It critically questions the impact of the tax-free per diem, assuming that it supports international competition.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Supports large investments in the electricity grid (up to €1 billion needed), while acknowledging that network tariffs cannot remain static, even as there is a desire to simultaneously lower electricity prices. Consideration is being given to listing the grid company on the stock exchange to raise additional funds, and emphasis is placed on the potential for cost reduction through the cross-utilization of infrastructure. Concern is expressed that the investment gap is too large to be covered solely by current network tariffs.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Strongly supports the promotion of economic growth and investment, demanding the achievement of budget balance through clear economic decisions. It is critical of capital outflow and high borrowing costs, and calls for a stable industrial policy and the reduction of investment risks (e.g., criticizing the use of fixed-term permits). It clearly represents business interests, emphasizing the necessity of certainty and trust for rational entrepreneurs.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic positions emphasize fairness and proportionality in land valuation, contrasting with the practice where the state utilizes national defense zoning plans to artificially inflate the land's value before selling it at auction. The objective is to prevent private entities from purchasing development rights that have been created under the national defense zoning plan.