By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Sessions: 164
Fully Profiled: 164
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker strongly advocates for lowering taxes, particularly reducing the VAT on groceries, in order to improve the purchasing power of the population and alleviate economic hardship. He views the current high taxation (24%) as a direct cause of expensive food prices and the rise in social problems (thefts).
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker opposes the increase in the tax burden and criticizes the income tax reform, which they believe is regressive and favors high earners (such as members of parliament). They strongly support targeted tax relief for socially vulnerable groups, emphasizing that supporting people with disabilities is more important than the moderate economic impact on the state budget.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Economic perspectives support a pay raise for public sector workers that would significantly surpass the current 10% level in order to compensate for high inflation. The speaker is calling on the government to implement a long-term strategy and stable wage growth, which should be tied to the Estonian average wage (using a 1.2 coefficient).
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
It supports fiscal discipline and the stabilization of public debt, while expressing concern over the rapid increase in the debt burden and high interest rates. The channeling of borrowed funds toward non-current expenditures is criticized, stressing the necessity of maintaining a historically low debt level.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker advocates for socially targeted tax relief for families with children to improve their financial well-being. He/She criticizes the government's alleged financial constraints, pointing out that the budget should contain sufficient funds for greater benefits. The preference is for reducing or eliminating tax obligations entirely to achieve social objectives.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic views focus on the need to guarantee financial security for families via stable support payments. The government is being criticized for cutting benefits, and real action is demanded to improve the economic standing of families. The car tax is opposed if it is merely a planned reduction of other burdens, rather than providing genuine support.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Strongly supports salary increases for public sector frontline workers (police officers, rescuers), viewing this as a dignified response to soaring inflation, which has driven prices up by 40%. Criticizes the government's budget priorities, noting that funds remained unused within the Ministry of the Interior while essential services were shut down under the guise of austerity. Demands that pay raises be directed to the frontline, not to the "big bosses."
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Supports increasing social expenditure (family benefits, school meals) to resolve the demographic crisis, arguing that the necessary 30 million euros can be found within the state budget. It criticizes the high cost of abolishing the tax hump (half a billion euros) and deems this cynical, especially the support provided to high-income earners during an economically challenging period. It proposes introducing a bank tax and optimizing the operations and staffing of state institutions as alternative sources of funding.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Supports greater state intervention and spending in the social sector, especially regarding the compensation of wages and school meals, despite the economic recession and inflation. It criticizes the government's tax policy (the rise in income tax and VAT), arguing that it harms employees' incomes, and demands that the state budget funds found be directed toward raising wages.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are leaning toward consumer protection, supporting regulations that reduce the financial burden on ordinary people and make refinancing more affordable. The goal is to reduce the restrictions imposed by lenders and promote financial freedom at the consumer level.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Supports targeted tax incentives (reducing the social tax contribution from 33% to 20% when hiring young people) to stimulate the economy and bring youth into the labor market. It is concerned about the state's financial discipline, citing the deficit of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the risk of bankruptcy. It also weighs the economic impact of an additional day off, highlighting both the negative aspects (loss of a working day) and the positive ones (increased productivity, domestic consumption).
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to taxes, especially the vehicle tax, because it has caused a drastic drop in the car sales market and forced auto repair shops to lay off staff. They prioritize market clarity and stability, criticizing the tax's negative impact on new car sales.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of prioritizing Estonia's socio-economic impacts and consumer interests (a more favorable electricity price), while considering directing investments toward the development of domestic networks instead of foreign interconnections. There is opposition to decisions based purely on the needs of the European single market if they lead to higher electricity prices for Estonian consumers.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker strongly advocates for state intervention aimed at increasing social spending. They also demand the implementation of a bank tax (citing the success seen in Lithuania and Latvia) to finance security, drawing on banks' excessive profits. Furthermore, the speaker opposes new consumption taxes (like the sugar tax) and proposes alternative funding sources, such as reducing the size of the state apparatus.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient Data
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic positions focus on motivating and compensating the public sector workforce, advocating for a more decent salary for starting teachers. The objective is to improve working conditions and reduce staff turnover, but a broader stance on taxation or budgetary policy is not presented.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are presented indirectly within the context of preventing financial crime (money laundering). The speaker questions the necessity of drastic regulatory measures when risks are high and the consequences are unpredictable.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of guaranteeing labor rights and preventing industrial disputes, even if doing so requires a minor budgetary expenditure. [The perspective] takes a critical view of justifying cost savings when they constitute only a negligible fraction of the ministry’s overall budget. It supports the positions held by the Estonian Trade Union Confederation.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports social redistribution and improving the financial well-being of families, prioritizing expenditures aimed at abolishing kindergarten tuition fees. They are critical of the government’s proposed changes to labor legislation, emphasizing the need to protect workers and demanding that labor legislation be developed through agreement with social partners.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Economic views are focused on reducing the tax burden for vulnerable groups, while opposing increases in VAT, income tax, and the car tax. It is viewed negatively that these tax hikes inflate the prices of foodstuffs and utility services. The platform supports a social distribution system that would guarantee the elderly sufficient income, eliminating the need for them to work merely for survival.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker strongly advocates for increasing the state's contribution (investment) in children's nutrition, emphasizing that this is an investment in health, where the specific amount is less important than the underlying principle. This reflects a socially sensitive economic perspective that calls for active state intervention to mitigate the effects of inflation and reduce the burden on parents.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to new taxes (specifically the car tax) and the taxation of pensions, instead advocating for social justice and increased benefits. They are demanding tax concessions for large families and argue that the government’s current tax relief measures (such as the abolition of the tax kink) are marginal, given that prices have surged by 40%.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on regulating light mobility service providers (like Bolt) and ensuring they meet their mandatory insurance obligations. The speaker raises the question of whether the coalition's failure to act might be driven by the interests of specific companies. The primary focus is on guaranteeing the financial security of road users in the event of accidents.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives advocate for state intervention and increased public spending in the social sector, calling for the minimum wage to be raised so that it aligns with the projected average wage. Furthermore, there is a demand for increasing state subsidies (such as school meals) to mitigate the effects of inflation and guarantee an adequate standard of living.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence when financing large infrastructure projects, alongside skepticism regarding the availability of European funds. There is criticism directed at making financially uncertain international commitments at a time when domestic funding is insufficient.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Economic perspectives strongly highlight the necessity of transparency in public finances, criticizing the supplementary budget text for being incomprehensible to the average person. There is a preference for a clear system of public spending that is easily understood by the general public, along with a demand for better presentation of the budget's content.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives focus on the financial discipline and risk management of major projects. Concerns are expressed that the construction of the nuclear power plant could take more time and money, citing the Canadian experience, and emphasizing the need for a realistic budget and timeline.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views lean toward a progressive income tax system, contrasting with the flat income tax, which is considered outdated and has been abandoned by wealthier nations. The speaker supports maintaining the graduated system, even if the tax hump isn't ideal.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic analyses emphasize the necessity of reducing Estonian agriculture's reliance on imports, particularly in poultry production, to ensure food security and support domestic output. Significant concern is tied to the labor crisis, the resolution of which requires a strategic and well-thought-out migration policy, in contrast to the ad-hoc importation of labor.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective centers on better aligning the needs of the education system with the labor market. This includes supporting efforts to boost the prestige of vocational and applied education to mitigate the shortage of specialists. There is criticism regarding the state's insufficient contribution to school meals (€1) and teachers' salaries, which have been frozen at the same level for three years.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Not enough data
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker acknowledges that inmates are a significant expense for the state, but suspects the government is prioritizing financial savings over the administration of justice and public safety. This suggests opposition to fiscal discipline achieved at the expense of social welfare.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views lean heavily toward labor protection, stressing the state's duty to safeguard the employee as the weaker party. It criticizes the government’s tax policy (new taxes, excise duties, the proposed car tax) and the rampant inflation that is making life harder for people. While acknowledging employers, the view holds that the state must ensure greater security for workers.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are focused on fiscal concerns, particularly regarding high inflation and the slowdown in economic growth. The emphasis is placed on social justice, demanding clarification on how low-income residents will be protected from ongoing price increases.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of maintaining a balance when utilizing traditional energy sources, which points to concerns regarding economic stability and the expense associated with overly rapid transitions. It also calls into question the economic rationality of completely phasing out oil shale.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
No direct positions on taxes or economic growth are presented. Indirectly, the need to better finance the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) is emphasized, and banks and telecom operators are required to take greater responsibility and implement measures to protect people's money.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is calling for an increase in public spending on labor (specifically, the salaries of cultural workers and coaches) and on sports and cultural infrastructure. Concern is expressed regarding the impact of inflation and rising prices (40% over two years) on the standard of living. The reduction of funding allocated to cultural construction projects from the gambling tax is criticized.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for state intervention, specifically through lowering the value-added tax (VAT), in order to alleviate the effects of inflation on low-income individuals. The government's current tax initiatives are facing criticism because they disproportionately affect the least affluent segments of society. There is support for measures that will help drive down prices and boost consumer confidence.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives relate to the regulation of trade and the procedures for imposing trade barriers within the EU context. A specific stance on taxes or budgetary discipline is not evident.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker emphasizes that teachers' salaries are too low and uncompetitive, which is the primary cause of the shortage. The demand to raise the minimum teacher salary to 2,100 euros is supported, indicating strong backing for public sector wage growth and the interests of the workforce. The government is being called upon to make a significant budgetary contribution to raise these salary levels.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The economic perspective emphasizes the need to reduce consumer costs for digital services, noting that the current situation is unfair. Affordability and market regulation are prioritized to avoid the highest prices in Europe, which directly impact Estonia's digital population.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong opponent of changes to the tax system, which, according to him, would increase inequality by giving more money to the wealthy. Economic growth and a high standard of living are considered the foundation for boosting security and the will to defend, emphasizing that a strong economy allows us to invest in defense.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives revolve around the fairness of taxation and the state's duty to compensate citizens for funds paid under the provisions of a law that has been declared invalid. The focus is specifically on fiscal justice and the refund mechanism related to the motor vehicle tax.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic platform aims to reduce the tax burden on the populace (by abolishing the car tax) and preserve existing benefits (such as family support payments). It strongly advocates for implementing a bank tax to levy taxes on the large profits generated by banks (up to one billion euros annually), thereby demonstrating a clear preference for profit redistribution.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It strongly supports the freedom of enterprise and opposes state intervention in determining the composition of private companies' governing bodies through quotas. It opposes the car tax, deeming it unfair and unconstitutional, and demands the reimbursement of funds already paid, emphasizing fiscal justice.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient dataset
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is highly critical of the government's economic policy, pointing to the three-year recession, rising taxes and excise duties, and the introduction of the car tax. He emphasizes that the state should be focused on supporting people and improving the economic situation, instead of engaging in mere diversions.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Concerns are being raised that the proposed measure would lead to economic problems, suggesting a cautious approach toward restrictions that could harm the economy.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic positions stress the necessity of guaranteeing financial security and stability for families so they can live decent lives and not have to worry about utility bills or groceries. There is strong opposition to tax hikes (like the car tax), as these are seen as worsening the financial situation of families, and there is a promise to abolish the car tax upon taking office. Furthermore, the reduction of family benefits is criticized as a measure that generates economic uncertainty.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to the recent tax hikes (including the car tax) and the re-taxation of pensions, measures which contradict the coalition agreement. He/She criticizes the government’s decision to support developers with enormous sums (2.6 billion euros) in an opaque manner. Priority is given to protecting the incomes of families and pensioners.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The speaker strongly opposes regulatory measures (such as raising airport fees) that harm competition and increase the cost of services. The priority is keeping low-cost airlines in the market and ensuring wide connectivity, emphasizing that high prices and limited destinations are economically detrimental.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The only economic reference is that the residents being denied voting rights are taxpayers, which is used as an argument to defend their rights and highlight their contribution to society. No specific positions are presented regarding taxes, the budget, or economic growth.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
Supports increasing state investment in sports infrastructure, viewing it as a long-term investment that improves public health and boosts GDP. The individual/group questions the government's fiscal consistency (i.e., whether funding is available for new proposals when there wasn't money for a VAT reduction). They are also seeking additional factors to encourage private sector contribution to sports funding.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views focus on increased taxation of the banking sector and the introduction of a solidarity tax in order to achieve parity with neighboring countries. The speaker criticizes the situation where covering defense costs falls on the shoulders of residents, rather than financial institutions, pointing to the need for fiscal justice.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on ensuring job and income security for teachers. Changes that would allow new teachers to be paid the general minimum wage are opposed, fearing this would exacerbate the existing shortage and create room for manipulation by school administrators. Local governments demand assurance that new obligations will be accompanied by corresponding financial backing.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
Not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economically speaking, strong opposition is being highlighted against abolishing pension indexation, a move intended to protect the financial stability of the elderly. Furthermore, internal coalition disagreements regarding the car tax and energy security issues were also noted.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the implementation of an extraordinary bank tax (a solidarity levy) on banks' massive profits to fund national security, contrasting this approach with increasing the tax burden on private individuals. They criticize the government's decision to abandon the bank tax and instead agree with the banks on extraordinary dividends, deeming this an unsound financial decision given the current economic recession.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The economic outlook is pessimistic, stressing the economic downturn, falling productivity, and ten consecutive quarters of contraction. The analysis sharply criticizes the tax hikes, especially the rapid increase in consumption taxes, which, in its estimation, deepen the crisis and impede investment. It also highlights rising unemployment and people's fear of losing their jobs.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker strongly opposes the proposed car tax, arguing that it disproportionately affects large families who require bigger vehicles. He criticizes the government's austerity measures and demands clarification on the source of funding for the European Union fine, given that the budget has already been slashed across the board. Furthermore, he objects to the withdrawal of benefits (200 euros per month) from families with many children.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The economic views expressed are strongly critical of current fiscal policy, opposing the multiple tax hikes and the introduction of new taxes (including the car tax). Emphasis is placed on the difficult economic situation faced by the people of Estonia. Skepticism is expressed regarding the increase of defense spending to 5 percent, questioning where such funds will be sourced given the current difficult circumstances.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize securing families' financial stability through government support, so that people do not have to worry about affording food and clothing. The speaker opposes raising taxes and implementing new types of taxes (such as a car tax), which would worsen the situation for families.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress fiscal transparency and accountability, favoring a cost-based budget as a superior mechanism for monitoring the actual flow of funds. Concerns are raised regarding inefficient public expenditure, particularly where substantial amounts of money remain unspent.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views center on aspects of the workforce and social security. There is criticism regarding the inadequacy of the teachers' salary increase, and concern that the current sick pay system causes financial loss for employees, forcing them to go to work while sick, which is a negative consequence.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker advocates for strict budgetary discipline and transparency, demanding a cost-based budget. Strong criticism is leveled against the government's fiscal incompetence, which has resulted in the discovery of large amounts of unspent funds, indicating a failure in planning.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize concern regarding the financial burden placed on citizens resulting from the simultaneous increase in fees and taxes (including the car tax). Stability or a gradual price adjustment is preferred over a sharp 32.4% increase, the latter being considered disproportionate.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are fiercely opposed to taxes, particularly the car tax, which is considered a poor decision. The negative impact on consumers is emphasized, citing high food prices and criticizing the optimism of the Minister of Finance (Akkermann).
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The economic outlook centers on monitoring the execution of the state budget and ensuring the effective utilization of resources. Criticism is directed at the situation where there is a budget surplus (3.6 million euros) while vital public services (such as the fire and rescue unit) are being cut. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of potentially utilizing reserves to guarantee the provision of these services.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Domestically, the speaker supports strict fiscal discipline and transparency, sharply criticizing the unrestricted use and misuse of ministerial budgetary funds. Internationally, he advocates for reforming the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) to strengthen the Eurozone's resilience against economic shocks.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker supports reducing politicians' expenditures (cutting benefits) and emphasizes the need for fiscal discipline among the political elite. They view the reduction of costs as an opportunity to demonstrate solidarity with Estonian society.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic positions are aimed at easing the financial burden on both local governments and parents. They oppose raising taxes and excises, and demand that the state provide additional funding when imposing new obligations. The state's actions, which tend to distribute obligations rather than funds, are viewed negatively.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
Supports the introduction of a bank tax (a solidarity levy) to tax the increased profits of commercial banks and direct the revenue towards security funding. It is critical of broad-based tax increases (VAT, income tax, car tax, fuel excise duty) that will painfully hit poorer population groups, and opposes taxing pensions with income tax.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints relate to the budget process, and there is strong support for the principle that employment must be tied to remuneration. This indicates a desire to implement strict accountability and fiscal discipline both in the use of public funds and in the compensation system for politicians.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax hikes and emphasizes the importance of a stable economic environment. He views economic security as the foundation for family policy and demographic success, and criticizes the government for engaging in fear-mongering and creating instability.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, viewing them as an excessive burden on citizens and merely a way to patch up budget deficits. They prefer avoiding taxation on essential commodities (such as fuel) and protecting incomes (pensions, family benefits), while criticizing the government's desire to constantly dip into the taxpayer's pocket.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are fiscally cautious and oppose widespread tax hikes, especially the fuel excise duty, given its negative impact on captive consumers. The speaker is concerned about the rising cost of living and people's ability to cope, pointing to the combined effect of the proposed car tax, VAT increases, and other excise duties. The speaker also questions a tax policy that diminishes public optimism.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views focus on the balance between the revenue base and expenditures of local governments. He criticizes the state for not increasing the revenue base of local governments while their cost base and responsibilities are growing, especially in the field of education. He prefers clear and sustainable state funding instead of temporary grants from the European Social Fund (ESF+). The need to fund additional support specialists and social sector workers is emphasized.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker opposes fiscal savings when they cause social harm, emphasizing that a saving of 21,000 euros does not justify negatively impacting 325,000 pensioners. Additional investments in IT resources are supported, where necessary, to ensure the quality and convenience of the service.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Advocates for greater regulation and accountability for financial institutions (banks), recommending considering legislation that would require banks to bear the losses resulting from fraud. This demonstrates a preference for consumer protection and stricter regulation of the financial sector to ensure the security of deposits.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to raising taxes, excises, and state fees, arguing that these measures worsen people's lives. He advocates for a pay raise for civil servants to compensate for the rampant inflation (food prices have increased by 40%). He prioritizes social concerns and improving the population's standard of living over fiscal discipline, which is achieved through cuts and tax increases.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax and excise duty hikes, especially when they affect the less affluent population. They demand fiscal transparency and insist that dedicated taxes (like the security tax) be used strictly for their intended purposes, not just to plug budget holes.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker rejects claims about the negative economic impact of the national holiday, arguing that the time off boosts people's productivity and compensates for the lost workday. The speaker is sharply critical of the government’s economic policy, which includes raising taxes, excise duties, and specialist doctor visit fees.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of economic growth and express deep concern regarding the prolonged (three-year) recession. The close ties with Europe are acknowledged, but the government is criticized for its inability to secure growth, which was simultaneously present in other European countries.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The budgetary perspectives are aimed at social justice and redistribution, emphasizing that those who earn more should contribute more. It sharply criticizes the government's austerity policy, which disproportionately affects the poorest and most vulnerable, although it acknowledges the necessity of keeping the budget balanced.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic viewpoints center on the structure of the budget, objecting to the continued use of the activity-based budget. This objection is based on the assessment provided by the Chancellor of Justice, who argues that such a model is incompatible with the Estonian constitutional framework, which mandates the clear specification of costs.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize social protection and strongly oppose the taxation of pensions, which directly impacts the elderly. The government is being criticized for attempting to achieve minor savings (for example, 20,000 euros) at the expense of social comfort and the well-being of seniors. They support maintaining benefits for families with children, citing principles of social justice and overall welfare.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are centered on taxing banks' windfall profits, indicating support for regulating and taxing the financial sector during extraordinary market conditions. The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing the hundreds of millions of euros generated because of Euribor, thereby supporting government intervention.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes tax increases that target the elderly receiving the average pension, viewing this as a detrimental measure that undermines social well-being. The statement emphasizes the necessity of protecting the income of vulnerable groups and criticizes the government's fiscal decisions.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic views emphasize opposition to tax hikes (three taxes in a row, plus excise duties) and the introduction of new taxes. Strict budgetary discipline and transparency are supported, demanding a transition to a cost-based budget and a clear explanation of the targeted use of taxpayers' money.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic arguments support increasing public sector spending in the area of law enforcement. In particular, there is a call to raise police resources and salaries in order to improve staffing levels and ensure greater public safety.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views stress the importance of long-term fiscal responsibility, cautioning that boosting short-term revenue via consultation fees will eventually result in greater expenses stemming from untreated health problems. He/She contrasts raising taxes on an essential service (healthcare) with taxing avoidable excise goods.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The economic perspective advocates for strong consumer protection intervention, demanding regulatory measures from the state given the conditions of the oligopolistic market. They criticize the large profits of telecom companies and support providing economic relief to consumers, ensuring people aren't forced to pay exorbitant prices for extremely slow internet. An active role for the state in improving market conditions is supported.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic policies advocate for social relief measures implemented through tax policy (specifically, lowering the VAT on food) and increased state involvement in social programs (such as school meals). The objective is to lessen the financial burden on parents and local municipalities, consequently bolstering purchasing power and social equality.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to raise civil servants' salaries to offset high inflation, which has climbed over 44% in the last six years. The speaker criticizes the government for the poor state of the economy and strongly supports the interests of the workforce (cultural workers), opposing any wage freeze.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views stress the need for strategic investment in diplomacy, criticizing the decision to shutter the consulate general on the pretext of cutting costs. New York is viewed as a crucial "economic mecca," and maintaining a presence there is essential for safeguarding economic interests.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Supports increasing social benefits and implementing a more progressive tax system, advocating for the introduction of a bank tax and a digital tax, alongside the optimization of the state apparatus, to serve as sources of revenue. It opposes new taxes (such as the car tax) and cuts that affect less secure groups, including pensioners and families with children, emphasizing the need for solidarity during an economic recession.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic considerations are lacking, but labor relations are indirectly touched upon through the function of the state conciliator. The primary focus is on managing administrative resources and workload, not on economic policy.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic arguments favor increased public spending in the field of internal security, particularly for boosting police resources. Furthermore, concerns are being raised about the current wage policy, which denies police officers, rescuers, and border guards salary increases, thereby damaging the state's capacity to guarantee security.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The speaker supports a public sector wage increase in the internal security sector to alleviate the impact of inflation. Emphasis was placed on the need to guarantee employees' purchasing power, citing the nearly 40% rise in grocery prices over two years. He/She opposes the stagnation of salary levels that has been in place since 2023.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic arguments favor employee well-being, stressing that days off replenish energy levels and motivate staff, ultimately benefiting businesses in the long run. He disputes short-sighted business worries, citing Eurostat data that indicates the Estonian work week would still remain near the European average. It is also crucial to emphasize that passing the bill will not result in additional state budgetary expenditures.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on labor issues within the education sector, urgently calling for improvements to teachers' pay and working conditions. Concern is being expressed over the stalling of negotiations, which could lead to a new strike, emphasizing the necessity of wage growth.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially concerning VAT, income tax, and excise duties. The speaker defends social benefits, criticizing the cancellation of support for large families and the taxation of the average pension. These positions highlight concern for lower-income groups and social justice.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic viewpoints oppose the introduction of new taxes (such as the car tax) in the current economic climate, emphasizing the burden of inflation and the difficulty of economic conditions. The preference is for social justice achieved through tax concessions for disabled people and large families, and the government is urged to prioritize economic revitalization.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for fiscal discipline and the reduction of public sector spending, in accordance with the agreed-upon austerity measures (5%, 3%, 2%). Opposition is being voiced regarding the situation where these promised cuts do not correlate with the active recruitment of administrative staff by state agencies, which contradicts the stated goal of reducing administrative overhead.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views are strongly opposed to the introduction of new taxes (car tax, defense tax, sugar tax) at a time when the economy is contracting and inflation is high. The speaker criticizes the coalition's fiscal policy, arguing that they have "mentally already spent the money" before it has even been collected, and suggests finding alternative ways to fund the budget.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and concern over the size of the budget deficit, deeming the proposed supplementary budget too small. The speaker demands reassurance regarding future fiscal stability, fearing the necessity of a second negative supplementary budget in the autumn.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that the government is introducing new taxes (such as the car tax) and increasing existing ones (income tax, VAT, and excise duties) at a time when the Estonian economy is "in free fall." It is asserted that the sole purpose of these tax increases is to plug budget holes, rather than compensating for expenses or protecting the environment. The speaker supports shielding low-income groups from the tax burden.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and prudence when utilizing the state budget. Disapproval is voiced regarding the minister's excessive and unwarranted expenditures on business class flights, which surpass the spending of other senior politicians.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Our economic platform is focused on social justice, opposing consumption taxes (like the sugar tax) and supporting alternative revenue streams, such as banking and digital taxes, to fund the state budget without fleecing the poor. It supports lowering the VAT on foodstuffs.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The economic views strongly advocate for solidarity and progressive taxation, requiring the wealthier to contribute proportionally more in the spirit of solidarity. It supports reducing the budget deficit by abandoning the Reform Party’s plan to eliminate the tax bulge (maksuküür), which was intended to finance public sector wage hikes. It favors state intervention to ensure pay equity.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence and cost savings during an economic downturn. The speaker objects to fulfilling expensive election promises that necessitate the introduction of new taxes (such as taxing pensions and implementing a car tax). Postponing reforms is favored in order to save half a billion euros and prevent further strain on the economy.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker opposes balancing the budget when it comes at the expense of social benefits for the unemployed. Maintaining replacement income for the unemployed and strengthening the social safety net is prioritized over fiscal austerity. The positions lean towards the protection of labor and social welfare.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic views advocate for maintaining and improving the purchasing power of pensioners, while opposing the freezing of pension indexation. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of adhering to social budgetary commitments, such as the income tax exemption for the average pension, arguing that the budget must support social welfare.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on investments in social infrastructure, questioning the state's readiness to step in and invest in local government kindergartens. This points to the expectation that significant infrastructure costs should be the shared responsibility of the state and local municipalities.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker supports the idea of the bank tax but criticizes the government's approach, noting that the prime minister concluded a private agreement with the banks, thus avoiding legislative debate. This points to a preference for an official, parliament-approved regulation concerning funds directed to the state.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic priorities are aimed at restoring economic growth and curbing inflation, which is the highest in the Eurozone. Emphasis is placed on the need to improve external competitiveness, increase productivity, and resolve deep structural problems that have led to the loss of export market share. The prevailing economic situation is viewed as a crisis and a collapse.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the necessity of securing funds for national priorities, such as a new opera house, provided it is genuinely important. He/She is firmly on the side of labor, demanding significantly higher salaries for teachers—wages that reflect their workload and make the profession prestigious—in direct contrast to the government's frugal approach.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Attention is focused on the timely and systematic payment of state-approved salary supplements and commissioned services (such as language training for new immigrants). Opposition is voiced against school network restructuring based purely on profitability, stressing that the social value of retaining residents in rural areas is primary.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are critical of the new taxes; the sugar tax is seen as a means of patching the budget deficit, rather than a measure for improving public health. Support is drawn from the objections raised by the Estonian Food Industry Association, which points to a favorable attitude toward business interests and skepticism regarding state regulation.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker opposes the government's planned increase in the tax burden through new taxes (car tax, sugar tax) and excises. He questions the appropriateness of raising fine rates during this economically challenging period and supports maintaining tax benefits for pensioners and people with disabilities.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker stresses fiscal responsibility and the securing of budgetary revenue, while opposing new, potentially unlawful charges. Economically, maintaining the current tax structure (the "tax hump") is supported to guarantee substantial income (554 million euros) for the state budget.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The economic outlook is tied to the ramifications of security rhetoric. The speaker voiced concerns that scaremongering is causing people to seek investments and property outside of Estonia, signaling worries about capital flight and subsequent economic damage to the country.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of protecting culture and sports during an economic downturn, given that these are the first sectors people cut back on when trying to save money. They call for increased state investment and subsidies for infrastructure development (specifically sports facilities) to prevent them from falling into disrepair. The text criticizes the government's austerity policy, exemplified by the freezing of wage hikes.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives address labor and wage issues in the public sector, emphasizing the need to ensure the timely and proper payment of salary supplements to teachers in Ida-Viru County. Concern is raised regarding labor stability and fair compensation.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of valuing teachers' work through adequate compensation that reflects the immense workload they carry. There is support for public sector wage increases, as the current €17 gross supplement is deemed insufficient and the state's attitude toward educators is considered questionable.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is strongly opposed to the introduction of new taxes (sugar tax, car tax) and the raising of existing taxes (VAT, income tax, excise duties), viewing this as suffocating the populace. They demand an extraordinary pension increase to fulfill the pre-election promises regarding the level of the average pension. They side with business interests, citing the arguments made by the Food Industry Association against the sugar tax.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker supports a sufficient pay raise for teachers and the stability of social benefits, while sharply criticizing the cutting of benefits (specifically for large families) and the plans to reintroduce the taxation of pensions. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of maintaining a high level of social support and ensuring that the state fulfills its financial commitments. The government’s actions are viewed as fiscally untrustworthy.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially concerning the car tax, which is viewed as a punitive measure. There is criticism regarding the bloating of the state and the redistribution of money, which results in officials lining their own pockets. The government's fiscal policy is considered lacking credibility and irresponsible.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the lack of budgetary discipline and the concern over the massive hole in the state budget (400 million euros). The speaker is skeptical about where the funding will come from for major future expenditures (healthcare), demanding a clear plan for finding the money, especially given that funds cannot even be secured for smaller priorities (like teachers' salaries).
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker supports a progressive income tax and is personally willing to pay more because of their higher salary. They are critical of the government’s fiscal policy, which takes money from other municipalities instead of allocating state budget funds to poorer regions. They are extremely skeptical of the government’s promises that tax hikes or cuts to allocations are temporary.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The subject is strongly opposed to tax hikes (including VAT, fuel excise, motor vehicle tax, and the sugar tax) and cuts to family benefits. It holds the view that these measures undermine families' financial security and will push the birth rate down further. It advocates for a fiscal policy that encourages higher birth rates and robust family support.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of closely linking the education system with the needs of the economy to prevent the simultaneous rise of both unemployment and labor shortages. The state must develop a comprehensive strategy to identify the required specialists and ensure their training in higher education institutions, thereby addressing the shortage of specialists faced by businesses.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Strongly supports the temporary taxation of banks' excess profits (the bank tax), viewing it as a responsible and popular source of revenue that would bring more money into the state treasury than the car tax. It opposes broad-based taxes that hit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ordinary people. It advocates for reducing the taxation of essential goods, especially foodstuffs, or implementing a zero rate, citing European practice.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The proponent is vehemently opposed to tax hikes (VAT, excise duties, and the proposed car tax) and advocates for scaling back the bloated state apparatus. Support is given to increasing investments and generating new revenue streams via a bank tax (50% of profits), designed to tax the banks' excessive profits, with Lithuania being cited as a precedent. In the long run, the emphasis is placed on the necessity of reaching a consensus on what and how the Estonian economy should produce.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are opposed to broad-based tax hikes (including car tax, VAT, and income tax) that impact the general population. The preference is for implementing a bank tax to cover national defense expenditures, signaling a desire to tax the financial sector rather than consumers and families.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views stress the need to find additional funds in the budget to raise the salaries of critical public sector employees (PPA), supporting the workers' demands for fair compensation. The government's wage freeze policy is considered unacceptable.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives indirectly touch upon defense spending, highlighting the obligation of NATO member states to contribute 2% of GDP to national defense. Data concerning other economic issues is unavailable.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
It supports state contribution and intervention aimed at achieving social objectives, for example, through the partial cancellation of student loans to increase the birth rate. It views the state's role as supporting the borrower to alleviate the financial burden and stimulate population growth.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of shielding households from price increases and tax hikes amid the challenging economic climate. There is opposition to eliminating free services, which would create a significant dent in family budgets, and negative attention is drawn to the cumulative impact of rising VAT and excise duties.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker strongly supports state social benefits and tax incentives for families, especially large families. He/She opposes the reduction of benefits (such as the removal of the 200-euro supplement) and the termination of indexation, arguing that this diminishes families' sense of security and purchasing power.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports ambitious economic development goals, such as raising R&D expenditure to 3% of GDP, clearly viewing this as the engine of economic growth. However, strong skepticism is simultaneously expressed regarding the government's capacity to actually achieve these targets, citing the previous failure to join the ranks of the five wealthiest nations.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic viewpoints are critical of strict budgetary measures that jeopardize the existence of rural schools, deeming them unprofitable for the state. The speaker views the preservation of rural schools as an investment in the future of children and the sustainability of Estonia, suggesting a preference for social and regional considerations over pure fiscal discipline.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
No data available
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
It opposes the redistribution of funds from successful local governments, viewing it as a penalty for financial discipline. It indirectly supports the idea that municipalities should be motivated to develop business activity by linking the revenue base to the physical location of jobs (a partial allocation of corporate income tax revenue).
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes (VAT, income tax) because they reduce consumption, harm businesses (including the tourism sector), and dampen overall economic activity. The preference is for carefully considered and more comprehensive reforms to prevent a drop in budget revenues.