By Months: Vladimir Arhipov
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
17 Speeches
Economic views are focused on social justice and support assisting the less fortunate. They are strongly opposed to the car tax, arguing that it directly impacts the poor and diminishes the willingness to defend the country. They support an income tax designed to stimulate the economy and demand increased state subsidies for school meals to mitigate the effects of rising prices and ensure social equality.
09.2025
85 Speeches
It supports reducing the tax burden and demands lowering the VAT on food to boost people's purchasing power. It criticizes the government's tax policy as unfair, stating that "the poor pay more, and the rich get more." It prioritizes training local unemployed individuals over importing foreign labor. It demands greater financial support from the state for local municipalities so they can fulfill their obligations.
06.2025
31 Speeches
Strongly opposes tax hikes and supports reducing the tax burden during the economic crisis. Criticizes the government's approach, contrasting it with the positive examples set by Finland and Germany. Supports prioritizing local labor over foreign workers, stressing the critical role of retraining and the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Argues that the current policy is detrimental to economic growth and productivity.
05.2025
40 Speeches
They express strong opposition to tax hikes, especially increases in VAT and income tax, arguing that these measures damage the economy and the overall business climate. They support lowering excise duties on fuel and recommend reducing the VAT rate on foodstuffs. Furthermore, they criticize the implementation of a car tax and demand that a bank tax be considered as an alternative. Their economic views are populist, centered on reducing the burden on consumers and improving the environment for businesses.
04.2025
14 Speeches
Strongly supports the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs, arguing that it would stimulate the economy and help households. It criticizes the government's economic policy as anti-people and demands inflation relief. It emphasizes that food is not a luxury but a basic necessity that the state should support.
03.2025
20 Speeches
He criticizes the government's tax policy, even while acknowledging that the policy change itself is a positive step. He expresses concern regarding the economic downturn since 2021 and the high rate of inflation. He specifically asks what measures will be taken to alleviate the burden on people's livelihoods. He remains skeptical about investments in offshore wind farms, fearing the misuse of taxpayer money.
02.2025
21 Speeches
Strongly supports the implementation of a bank tax and the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs to alleviate social problems. He/She criticizes the government's tax policy, which, in his/her assessment, disproportionately burdens ordinary people while the banking sector remains untouched. Expresses concern over inflation and the economic hardships faced by the public. Demands transparency in the use of state finances, particularly concerning the 2.6 billion euro investment. Is skeptical regarding promises about the low cost of green energy.
01.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker voices strong opposition to tax hikes and excise duty increases, stressing their disproportionate impact on low-income individuals. They support considering a bank tax to fund national defense, but criticize the overall tax policy. The speaker questions the government's economic strategy and demands a more concrete plan for tackling economic problems during this difficult economic period.
12.2024
18 Speeches
He/She supports a more expansionary fiscal policy, arguing that Estonia's low debt burden would allow the country to borrow more in order to reduce the tax burden on the populace. He/She criticizes the Reform Party's "dogma" regarding borrowing and advocates for state investments in infrastructure. Furthermore, he/she argues that tax increases disproportionately impact lower-income individuals and generally harm the economy.
11.2024
22 Speeches
Strongly supports tax cuts, particularly the reduction of VAT for the catering sector. It criticizes tax hikes and calls for a more targeted use of public funds, such as for road improvements. The text expresses concern regarding the situation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and advocates for their support. It also demands more efficient utilization of European Union funds and a reduction in bureaucracy.
10.2024
10 Speeches
The text criticizes the unfair tax burden placed on local governments, particularly in the context of the caregiver allowance, where local authorities (LAs) pay ten times more in social tax than they receive in corresponding support. It advocates for a greater role for the state in financing social infrastructure. It calls for a more equitable distribution of resources between the central government and local municipalities.
09.2024
24 Speeches
They support increasing defense spending but stress the necessity of using those funds effectively. They criticize the government's austerity measures affecting education and pensions, calling the policy unfair. They advocate for greater financial autonomy for local municipalities by adjusting local taxes and changing how personal income tax is distributed. Finally, they express concern regarding an economic policy that fails to boost people's incomes and consumer confidence.
07.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker supported reduced bureaucracy and the preservation of financial autonomy for local governments. He strongly opposed the redistribution of taxes to the detriment of wealthier regions and supported a system of tax exemptions for large families and people with disabilities. His economic views emphasized efficiency and decentralized decision-making.