By Agendas: Õnne Pillak

Total Agendas: 30

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

We strongly support conditions that foster market economy growth, rather than the distribution of subsidies. This includes lowering the tax burden to 35.2%, abolishing the tax 'hump,' preventing an income tax increase, and maintaining the non-taxation of corporate profits. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of restoring order to state finances by reducing the deficit and cutting public sector expenditures.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

It supports stimulating economic growth through the reduction of the tax burden (by 1.4%), emphasizing the positive impact of abolishing the tax kink and preventing an income tax increase. It accepts the increase in the state budget deficit to finance historical defense expenditures, but simultaneously demands cuts to public sector labor and operating costs (an additional 20 million on top of the planned cuts).
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Supports major infrastructure projects, viewing them as crucial economic drivers. It emphasizes the project's positive impact through tax revenue collected by the state treasury (€661 million) and the creation of new employment opportunities. Furthermore, it considers Rail Baltic a vital source of freight transport and added value, citing the added value generated during the construction phase, for example, at 1.2 million.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

These economic perspectives emphasize the prioritization of economic growth, which must be achieved through active state intervention and new measures. The ultimate goal is to enhance people's well-being via the economy.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic stance is strongly pro-deregulation and pro-enterprise, emphasizing the necessity of removing requirements that complicate business operations. The objective is to create a more favorable economic environment by reducing bureaucracy and accelerating key processes for entrepreneurs.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

Infrastructure investments (four-lane highways) are viewed as direct support for the economy because they ensure business freedom and allow rural life to function.
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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 views are strongly pro-business, emphasizing the need to cut bureaucracy and create a better economic environment. He/She supports making sustainability reporting voluntary rather than mandatory, aiming to lessen the burden on businesses. He/She defends the government’s actions taken via decisions aimed at stimulating the economy.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other related laws (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker supports economic growth focused on exports and attracting new investments, stressing that this necessitates clean and affordable energy. They oppose dependence on a single mineral resource (oil shale), arguing that it undermines export potential and competitiveness within Europe. Market competition (via competitive tenders) is the preferred method for reducing electricity prices.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The economic perspective focuses on social benefits and their growth. The speaker highlights the positive development regarding the increase in support for pensioners living alone, which indicates support for increasing the social welfare budget.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives are tied to budget cuts, but the necessity of maintaining social benefits is emphasized. There is support for expanding parents' opportunities to earn higher income while receiving parental benefits, which signals a push to encourage labor force participation.
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2024-09-26
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's political statement regarding the submission of the draft law on the 2025 state budget.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The Prime Minister supports fiscal discipline and establishing the prerequisites for long-term economic growth through sound public finances, while opposing any increase in the budget deficit. He advocates for significant investments (402.6 million euros derived from CO2 quota revenues, plus 160 million for export-oriented investments) aimed at boosting competitiveness and high-tech manufacturing. To cover the budget shortfall, the preferred approach involves cost savings (1.4 billion euros, representing 10% cuts) and a temporary increase in security contributions.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

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2024-07-29
Third Reading of the Draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The speaker acknowledges the country's poor economic and financial situation ("it's currently nothing to write home about"), which justifies the implementation of a new tax and making limited choices. Targeted redistribution and support for vulnerable groups are backed, with a preference for broad-based support over narrow tax exemptions.
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2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice to bring the Work Ability Allowance Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

Economic views strongly advocate for fiscal discipline, stressing the necessity of halting the growth of the budget deficit and the increasing debt burden. Making difficult decisions is considered crucial to return the economy to growth and ensure future pension increases. The position opposes the continuation of spending that exceeds state budget revenues.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on the sustainability of social service funding, supporting the transition from diminishing EU funds to state budget financing. The budget allocates 1.2 million euros for family-based substitute care, and emphasizes the need to fund IT solutions and training. Support is given to preventing an increase in bureaucracy.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

There is support for an extensive national increase in social benefits and pensions, while simultaneously emphasizing the need to consider the state's financial capacity and avoid expenses that would be overwhelming for taxpayers. Estonia is seen as being at the top of OECD countries regarding family benefits, which points to strong support for social redistribution, but strictly within the bounds of fiscal responsibility. The development of a support measures package to adapt to tax changes is also mentioned.
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2024-04-10
Second Reading of the Draft Act amending the Health Insurance Act and, in connection therewith, amending other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives favor social protection measures designed to alleviate the out-of-pocket burden for individuals facing high costs for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Furthermore, we support a social tax incentive for employers who offer voluntary sickness benefits, as this enhances the financial security of employees while providing flexibility for the employers. Support is also given to maintaining working capacity by allowing individuals who are long-term ill to continue working.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

Supports targeted social expenditures for families with children, citing the expansion of sickness and care benefits and treatment funds for children with rare diseases as examples. It stresses the need to analyze the cost of these measures and how they will be covered by the state budget, noting the government's expectation that the scope and costs of the necessary measures must be developed.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on social insurance schemes that support remaining in the labour market and recovering health. The voluntary scheme for employers and the support provided by Töötukassa (the Unemployment Insurance Fund) for covering workplace adaptation costs are mentioned. Concern is expressed regarding the sustainability of the long-term financing of these measures after the expiration of the EU structural funds.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

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