By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 76
Fully Profiled: 76
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives favor tax relief as a means of stimulating the economy, specifically supporting the cancellation of the planned income tax increase. Furthermore, there is skepticism regarding the government's justification for why lowering the VAT would fail to boost the economy, pointing instead to a desire for broader tax concessions.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic perspective heavily emphasizes the protection of consumers and lower-income groups (pensioners and wage earners). Stress is placed on the necessity of addressing the rising cost of living and soaring food prices, which have driven many people into financial distress. This stance is directed against the government's alleged inaction in managing inflation.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic viewpoints support increasing state spending on foreign representation to promote the Estonian economy and secure economic agreements. Regarding budget priorities, increasing development aid is criticized at a time when Estonia's own representative functions are suffering from a lack of funding.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The provision of social benefits to individuals granted international protection is addressed, confirming that they are entitled to receive the same benefits as residents of Estonia. The stated position is the protection of the existing social budget and associated obligations.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is insufficient data.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are strongly focused on fiscal realism, stressing that all production, structural, and recycling costs are inevitably passed on to the consumer. The speaker opposes regulations that demand significant investments (e.g., establishing a large-scale infrastructure) without a prior feasibility study.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The economic focus centers on the recovery of the donated funds (approximately half a million euros) and financial accountability. It is emphasized that this is the public's money, and recovering it is a priority, thereby supporting fiscal responsibility within the charity sector.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly advocates for attracting foreign investment into the defense industry, emphasizing that the state must offer fundamental purchase guarantees to justify significant investments. This perspective supports strategic economic growth and industrial development within the context of national security.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and transparency. Precise accounting is demanded for every expenditure (compensations), detailing the cost incurred by the taxpayer. The attitude towards external financial assistance (ESM) is skeptical, given that the Estonian crisis does not pose a threat to the Eurozone as a whole.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic viewpoints are strongly anti-tax, especially concerning the car tax, which is seen as detrimental to the economy, entrepreneurship, and specifically transport and repair companies. The negative effect of the tax on low-income earners and large families is highlighted, contrasting sharply with the government's ideological approach to economic matters.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic arguments indirectly concern state finances, emphasizing that the proposed €280 state fee will not cover the procedural costs of the administrative court. This highlights concerns about the additional costs incurred by the state and the inefficiency of the judicial system.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic policy views center on consumer protection and fair taxation, strongly opposing situations where people are forced to pay for services that don't exist. Criticism is leveled against a draft law that would cause bills to increase many times over, emphasizing the necessity of preventing charges for services that have not been rendered.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives are fiercely opposed to the government's fiscal policy, highlighting the colossal increase in taxes, duties, and various fees. The speaker advocates for protecting the public's purchasing power, criticizing the rampant inflation and the cuts to support payments. The view is supported that the government's activities are deteriorating the economic situation of the populace.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic views are restrictive regarding regulations, especially concerning green policy, which increases costs and calls into question the sustainability of the aviation sector. Cheap and effective defense measures (landmines) are preferred in order to save the national defense budget. Criticism focuses on regulations that could potentially have a destructive effect on engines and raise the price of air tickets.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker advocates for cheap energy as the foundation of the economy, citing the affordability of oil shale energy as an example. He strongly opposes state subsidies for renewable energy, such as the 2.6 billion euros allocated to offshore wind farms, arguing that these measures actually make energy more expensive. He views the current energy pricing policy as a threat to the survival of both the economy and the state.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports significant government expenditure on defense but is concerned about how it will be funded, questioning the necessity of future tax hikes. They stress the need to find long-term sustainable financial solutions that won't undermine the overall development strategy.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of ensuring adequate funding for local governments to fulfill the obligations placed upon them, citing the insufficiency of the current financing policy. Criticism is also directed at the ineffectiveness of rural support measures in preserving jobs and services.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views relate to energy policy, where the speaker criticizes the price of fossil fuels (oil shale), which has been artificially raised by CO2 quotas. It is demanded that all costs for renewable energy solutions, including the reconstruction of Estonian grids, be honestly accounted for before the solutions are compared.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic viewpoints are focused on protecting the interests of the fishing sector, stressing that environmental issues (specifically, the high number of cormorants) directly impact the economic viability and livelihood of fishermen. Active state intervention is supported as a means of protecting this industry.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no data regarding taxes, expenditures, trade, or regulations.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective favors state spending in the social sector, opposing any reduction in family and child benefits, as well as parental allowance. Fiscal support is prioritized to achieve demographic stability.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views focus on the development of the defense industry, supporting state participation in ammunition factories (based on the Nammol example) to guarantee production. It also supports European Union level discussions concerning the financing of increased defense capabilities (loans or the relaxation of budgetary conditions).
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on protecting the economic viability of coastal fishing, which is currently threatened by environmental factors. It recognizes the necessity of national regulation (specifically, limiting the population/stock) to safeguard the local industry.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
There is no data, except for an indication that most grey passport holders believe that Estonian defense spending should be reduced.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints are limited to mentioning income requirements in the context of permanent residency, which suggests support for the economic self-sufficiency of immigrants. A broader economic policy perspective (taxation, spending) is not articulated.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker is strongly opposed to taxes that are deemed unfair and whose sole purpose is raising funds to fulfill the government's election promises. Support is voiced for the abolition of the car tax, and the fiscal policy is criticized for distorting the market (specifically by hindering the sale of older vehicles).
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports large national expenditures (1.6 billion euros) on national defense, rejecting arguments about financial constraints ("we don't have the money"). This demonstrates a willingness to prioritize security above fiscal prudence.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views concern the administrative side and fairness of taxation (the motor vehicle tax). Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid situations where citizens incur unfair tax liabilities due to old, unformalized transactions.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives relate to resource utilization and energy projects (such as mining and wind farms), where the importance of preventing environmental pollution is emphasized in connection with ongoing studies and future plans. Skepticism is also voiced regarding the government’s ability to maintain consistent decisions concerning large-scale projects.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic views are absent, apart from an indirect opposition to corrupt activity involving PPA officials selling passports and citizenships, where they "did business." This points to opposition against the illegal commodification of state services.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that raising taxes during a crisis (VAT, income tax, land tax, and excises) deepens the economic downturn and pushes Estonia into the ranks of poorer countries. He/She criticizes the government's policy, which has resulted in the highest inflation and recession. Supports an economic policy designed to halt the decline in productivity and competitiveness.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and criticism regarding unrealistic cost-benefit analyses. The speaker is concerned about the quadrupling of construction prices and high operating costs. He demands that public investments be based on realistic analyses, not "bluff."
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic stance is characterized by strong opposition to both the current budget and the underlying performance-based budgeting model. The budgetary situation is deemed catastrophic, indicating a clear demand for significantly improved and more responsible financial management.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic outlooks are sharply critical, highlighting the decline of the Estonian economy, particularly concerning exports and productivity, and the erosion of competitiveness compared to other Eastern European countries. Specific emphasis is placed on the rapid rise in both absolute and relative poverty, which signals serious concern regarding social inequality.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views support the taxation of banks' extraordinary profits and criticize positions claiming that this would harm Estonian entrepreneurship and the economic environment. The emphasis is placed on specific tax policy and the regulation of the financial sector.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Data is missing. The only economic reference is the payment of benefits to Ukrainian refugees, but there is no broader position on taxes, budgetary discipline, or economic growth.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views strongly oppose tax hikes and social cuts, arguing that these measures will impoverish the population, drive businesses into bankruptcy, and deepen the economic recession. They believe the budget is based on a flawed economic forecast, given that the actual situation is deteriorating. It is emphasized that reallocating costs (for example, within the Ministry of the Interior) does not constitute savings; instead, it represents an increase in state expenditure.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the importance of social security and people's ability to cope, opposing proposals that would undermine these aspects. This indicates a preference for maintaining or increasing social spending and benefits, particularly during a demographic crisis. Concern is expressed that the government's actions are stripping people of even their last sense of security.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views focus on the efficient use of taxpayer money and consumer protection. The speaker criticizes a situation where state subsidies (€170 million) have failed to result in lower prices for internet services offered by telecom companies, citing market inefficiency.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
There is too little data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic views address major national defense expenditures, specifically supporting the 1.6 billion euro procurement. This indicates support for significant state investments in security, but other positions on taxes or economic growth are missing.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic views are staunchly conservative, highlighting the necessity of lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and reducing the costs associated with the state apparatus. The speaker stands against leftist ideology and the redistribution of wealth, asserting that societal prosperity is generated solely through entrepreneurial activity. During a crisis, stimulating the economy requires supporting businesses and making significant cuts to unnecessary spending (such as Rail Baltic and the green frenzy).
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic considerations are tied to defense spending, highlighting the value of landmines as "the cheapest and most effective" means of defense. This indicates a preference for utilizing cost-effective defense measures.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during an economic downturn, as they damage competitiveness and entrepreneurship. The speaker argues that raising taxes (such as VAT, income tax, and excise duties) has yielded the exact opposite result, reducing state treasury revenues.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives strongly emphasize technological development, innovation, and digitalization as the cornerstones of competitiveness. The speaker opposes the importation of cheap and unskilled labor, arguing that it hinders the technological advancement of businesses. The government is called upon to provide active support and investment specifically in technical and technological development.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic perspective centers on protecting farmers' livelihoods, expressing concern over policies that compel them to switch from traditional farming to inefficient biomass production (cattails). They oppose radical environmental regulations that jeopardize the viability of the agricultural sector.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
No data available.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no data regarding economic stances, taxes, expenditures, or regulations.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives stress fiscal prudence, warning that a legally unsound scheme for the confiscation of Russian assets could result in significant financial repercussions and compensation liabilities for Estonia and its taxpayers. A cheaper and more direct form of aid to Ukraine is preferred (such as providing 35 million euros directly) over the risky legal scheme.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Opposition is expressed to rigid "fiscal policy dogmas" that create artificial oppositions within the government (such as pitting the funding of teachers against that of police officers). This points to a critique of fiscal discipline when it undermines social priorities.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views are characterized by strong opposition to spending taxpayer money (specifically, funds belonging to the Estonian taxpayer) on supporting the cultures of national minorities. This suggests a desire to direct state resources exclusively towards goals that support national identity, and opposition to expenditures that damage Estonian identity.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are tied to social policy, emphasizing the need to support large families, as families with three or more children face twice the poverty rate. The government is accused of creating this poverty problem through the removal of family benefits, which suggests support for state intervention to improve the economic situation of families.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's tax policy, calling it "tax terror," and criticizes both inflation and the economic downturn. He advocates for maintaining and increasing benefits for large families in order to alleviate poverty and boost the birth rate, while opposing fiscal austerity measures that come at the expense of social benefits.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic views focus on strong opposition to the government's tax policy (the car tax, "tax terror"), emphasizing the public's outrage. They also support cutting parliamentary expenses, demanding a reduction in expense allowances for Riigikogu members, and referencing EKRE's previous success in limiting car leasing amounts.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker is strongly in favor of lowering taxes, particularly the VAT on groceries, in order to mitigate inflation and support domestic producers. He/She supports taking out a national defense loan to finance rapid and large-scale defense procurements, prioritizing swift, debt-funded investment over slow tax collection.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the government's tax policy is evident in economic views, with the policy being labeled "tax terror" due to its negative impact on Estonian families. There is an apparent preference for a milder tax environment that would support the birth rate and the economic stability of families.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
No data available. The discussions do not concern economic policy, taxation, or budgetary discipline, apart from a reference to fines for wearing the burqa, which is a social/law enforcement measure.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong opponent of a broad increase in the tax burden, arguing that it stifles the economy and drives it into the ground. He supports taxing banks' extraordinary profits (a windfall tax), but opposes raising the car tax and other consumption taxes (VAT, excise duties). A clear analysis of the cumulative tax burden on the average car owner is being demanded.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are highly critical of the government’s tax hikes, inflation, and the recession, all of which are devastating people and businesses alike. He/She criticizes the Social Democrats’ decision to raise benefits as hypocritical, arguing that it fails to offset the economic damage the government itself has inflicted. He/She supports fiscal responsibility and stability, particularly concerning the financing of local municipalities.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports Estonian farmers, demanding state intervention to compensate for the low EU direct subsidies, while also backing a reduction in VAT on food products. The government is criticized for causing massive price hikes and a resulting drop in the standard of living. This stance prioritizes protecting domestic agriculture and providing assistance to consumers during this period of high prices.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic analysis centers on tax hikes and their potential negative repercussions (inflation, price increases). A clarification is required regarding the impact of fiscal policy on the broader economic situation.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic policies are focused on mitigating the recession and easing inflation, calling for an end to subsidy reductions and a halt to planned tax hikes. The speaker opposes development aid (€23 million), viewing it as money being thrown down the drain, and prefers to redirect resources toward supporting the Estonian people and local businesses. They stress that foreign investment is declining due to the government's lack of trustworthiness.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker supports strict regulation (special labeling) for the purpose of consumer protection, aimed at preventing manufacturers from being tempted to replace traditional proteins (fish, chicken, meat) with cheaper insect additives. Traditional agriculture and livestock farming are strongly defended against ideological attacks that seek their destruction.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Not enough data.