By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
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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.