By Months: Vladimir Arhipov

Total Months: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

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.