Agenda Profile: Tõnis Mölder
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards scrutinizing the sources and sustainability of state budget revenues. Specifically, questions are being raised regarding the justification of the forecasts for the clear-cutting fee and the dividends from state-owned enterprises (RMK). The approach is primarily policy- and results-based, demanding detailed financial analysis and justifications for the budget revenues from the minister.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of public finance, the dividend policy of state-owned enterprises, and the financing of major infrastructure projects. Specific budgetary figures (1.87 million euros) and technical terminology, such as "clearing right fee" and "forest assets," are employed. Particular emphasis is placed on the necessity of differentiating between fees paid by the state into the national budget and the contributions made by private investors.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and centered on questions. The tone is polite and respectful ("Thank you, dear Minister!"), yet demanding, requesting detailed data and justifications concerning budget revenues. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on logical and fact-based discussion.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the first reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill, submitting two detailed questions to the minister on the same day. This pattern of activity suggests a focus on the budget debate and financial matters.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the government's draft budget and revenue forecasts, particularly concerning RMK dividends and the fee for logging rights. Questions are being raised regarding the sustainability of these revenue sources and the accounting of fees paid by the state to itself. The opposition is based on political and fiscal analysis, not personal grounds.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is pragmatic and procedural, focusing on clarifying the details. The speaker is open to solutions, inquiring about incentives for renewable energy projects. If necessary, a written response will be requested from ministry officials, which demonstrates a desire for a thorough exchange of information.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, covering the state budget, state-owned enterprises (RMK), and major nationwide infrastructure projects, such as Rail Baltic and defense infrastructure. Specific local or regional interests are not highlighted in the speeches.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence and call for transparency and sustainability in the sources of state revenue. The rationale for the excessively high extraction of dividends from state-owned enterprises is being questioned. There is also interest in incentives for renewable energy projects, which indicates a desire to balance state budgetary revenues with the promotion of investments.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the detailed analysis of the 2026 State Budget Law draft (Bill 737 SE) and potential amendments. The priority is ensuring transparency in state revenue collection mechanisms (deforestation charges, the volume of RMK dividends) and raising the issue of renewable energy incentives.
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