By Agendas: Tõnis Mölder

Total Agendas: 16

Fully Profiled: 16

2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives stress the importance of regulatory efficiency, viewing lengthy procedural times as a direct cost to businesses. They support legislative changes that accelerate planning processes and provide greater certainty regarding timelines, ensuring that matters do not become unduly delayed.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

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.
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The views relate to the regulatory environment, emphasizing the protection of the fundamental rights of legal entities within the context of amending the Competition Act. There are no specific positions concerning taxes or expenditures.
2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives focus on the need to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, which is considered the sole reason for abolishing the mandatory requirement for sustainability reports. The principle of voluntary reporting is supported, allowing companies with an international presence to prepare these reports. At the same time, it is acknowledged that reporting also has a positive effect on corporate reputation and credibility.
2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives are strongly tied to the positions held by business organizations, backing regulatory changes that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Estonian Employers' Confederation deem appropriate. The speaker leverages the support of these organizations as an argument in favor of the draft law.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives stress the need to protect business interests and advocate for regulatory relief (cutting red tape), on the condition that it yields genuine practical benefits. Concerns have been raised that the legislation does not adequately facilitate the realization of large-scale projects.
2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives are tied to the consequences of implementing climate policy, indirectly suggesting that the Green Deal’s objectives are economically unsuccessful or unrealistic. It is emphasized that even the world's largest economies (China, USA) are moving further away from climate goals.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Economic perspectives are confined to concerns regarding the legal quality and future handling of the draft Competition Act. No specific positions on taxes, spending, or trade are presented.
2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
2024-01-24
Communication

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The economic perspectives center on ensuring regulatory transparency and fair competition, while criticizing the actions of the Competition Authority that affect market participants. It is emphasized that market participants must have the opportunity to review the analysis before it is publicly commented upon. There are no direct positions stated regarding taxes or expenditures.
2024-01-22
Interpellation regarding the Development Plan for the Environmental Sector 2030 (No. 492)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the use of electronic cigarettes (No. 377)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Economic views focus on excise policy, emphasizing that overly strict bans or high taxes lead to the loss of tax revenue (to Latvia or the black market). It supports regulation that would allow excise revenue to be collected and directed toward healthcare, showing a pragmatic approach to maximizing tax revenue.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Economic views stress the state's role in strategic energy decision-making, placing state interests above those of private enterprises. Concern arises regarding the long-term investment needed to secure dispatchable capacity, which is directly linked to the government's decision to close oil shale boilers.