By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views lean strongly towards fiscal discipline, opposing both new EU taxes and the government's substantial deficit (4.5%). Emphasis is placed on maintaining competitiveness, and warnings are issued regarding investor uncertainty and the threat of a new 'tax festival.' Furthermore, the government is criticized for its inability to escape the deficit.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Supports strong fiscal discipline and demands rapid cuts to government spending ("slimming down") to reduce the deficit. He opposes using borrowed funds to implement the tax bracket adjustment project and strongly warns against any new tax increases. He supports the necessity of defense spending but criticizes the mechanism used to finance it.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views emphasize the importance of fiscal discipline and tax stability, and are strongly opposed to new tax hikes, as these worsen the economic outlook. The speaker considers the uncontrolled budget deficit (4.5%) dangerous, noting that it damages economic confidence indicators and weakens competitiveness. He advocates for restoring domestic demand and sending a positive signal to investors.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views strongly emphasize the restoration of confidence and stability, while vehemently opposing tax hikes and constant changes to tax legislation (the "tax experiment"). The speaker sharply criticizes the budget deficit (4.5%) and policies that fuel inflation, prioritizing the optimism of investors and entrepreneurs. He calls for productivity growth and fiscal sustainability, standing in opposition to the government's plan to abolish the budget rules.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is fiscally skeptical, demanding verification of the promised government spending cuts (1.4 billion) and criticizing the actual increase in expenditures (1.9 billion). He opposes the creation of a needs-based child allowance system, which would generate 100 million in revenue for the state, arguing that it would mean taking away benefits from people earning the average wage.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Supports strong fiscal discipline, demanding the reduction of government expenditures and the correction of the deficit. It opposes financing the tax burden with borrowed money and considers the current budget to be accelerating inflation. It criticizes wasteful investments and supports the abolition of the car tax to avoid bureaucratic administrative overhead.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker advocates for strong fiscal discipline and opposes large budget deficits and the use of borrowed funds to fulfill election promises. Opposition is expressed to the Reform Party's tax policy, which is associated with a long-term budget deficit.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the avoidance of administrative overhead, particularly concerning temporary solutions that generate "management noise" and waste money. The speaker is vehemently opposed to the car tax and criticizes budget planning where expenditures are listed but revenues are absent, citing a violation of the State Budget Act.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The individual/group advocates for rapidly curbing inflation by reducing the burden of indirect taxation and cutting government spending. They are strongly opposed to the spiraling national debt and tax hikes that damage the business environment and investor confidence. Furthermore, they criticize the lack of rationality associated with the green transition and demand a fiscal policy perspective extending beyond the four-year electoral cycle.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic views are strongly pro-business and oppose tax increases, particularly concerning indirect taxes, which are seen as the main driver of inflation and a factor reducing domestic demand. It calls for active state intervention and compensation during crises to protect producers, citing the principle that "It is the state's duty to step in where the market falters." It opposes raising taxes on forest land designated for production and the introduction of a hidden climate tax.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Supports strong fiscal discipline and a responsible budgetary policy, opposing unfunded expenditures and excessive borrowing. It criticizes the growth of administrative costs and the planning of a new motor fuel tax (ETS2), which is expected to generate 330 million euros for the budget.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker expresses concern regarding the government's priorities in the context of the economic crisis and stagnation, and defends the interests of entrepreneurs and the financial sector. He/She refers to the quarter-billion euro claim outstanding from LHV bank and criticizes the legislation as an unnecessary expense that squanders taxpayer money.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Strongly objects to retroactive taxation (under the ETS system) and supports the protests organized by business organizations against it. It demands accountability for the breach of banking secrecy, which has led to a significant financial claim (0.25 billion euros from LHV Bank). It also criticizes the unconstitutionality of the state budget.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline and transparency, criticizing the depletion of the Health Insurance Fund’s reserves and the resulting 400 million euro deficit. He/She supports private healthcare as a supplementary measure. He/She opposes taxation schemes that are legally questionable (retroactive effect) and economically illogical (taxing something only to then pay out subsidies indirectly/through the back door).
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic views are linked to the prioritization of defense spending, with the speaker noting that the acquisition of the acoustic monitoring system has been stalled for financial reasons. The speaker suggests that this investment, totaling several million euros, should be implemented quickly, hinting that security considerations must take precedence over economic hurdles.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives focus on the strategic increase of defense expenditures, calling for the more extensive use of European Union financial resources for military defense, amounting to a billion euros. Regarding domestic financial matters, regulatory protection is emphasized to ensure that the value of assets held by good-faith depositors is preserved in the event of problems within credit unions.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic views strongly oppose tax hikes, arguing that they will deepen the recession and inflation (which is the highest in the EU) and simultaneously harm competitiveness. It calls for a reduction in governing costs (such as a negative supplementary budget of 300 million euros) and the postponement of the Reform Party’s planned tax increase structure. It voices the concerns of business organizations regarding the government's "economy-hostile policies" and demands tax stability.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views strongly advocate for reducing regulation and bureaucracy, stressing that mandatory reporting requirements and new restrictions result in significant added costs that are ultimately borne by consumers. They support the principle of a free market economy, believing that companies should be allowed to conduct sustainability reporting at their own discretion, rather than being required to do so. They view themselves as the defenders of economic competitiveness.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to tax hikes, which he estimates will raise the tax burden above 36% and undermine the economy's competitiveness. He advocates for "genuine tax stability" and the abandonment of the Reform Party's tax curve project. He criticizes state intervention, where taxes are imposed retroactively (Tallink) and then selectively handed back as subsidies, calling this socialist or competition-distorting.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to taxes, especially when they lead to significant administrative burdens and high overall costs for society (a quarter of a billion euros). Rational solutions are preferred—ones that avoid state-centric collection of funds and the distribution of complex exemptions.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are centered on financial regulation and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, recognizing past issues (bank scandals, cryptocurrency). The plan to transform Estonia into a remote gambling hub has drawn criticism due to the obscure nature of the ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). Emphasis is also placed on guaranteeing banking secrecy and the importance of involving stakeholders (the Banking Association, business chambers).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views focus on the transparency and control of the tax burden. The speaker calls for a detailed analysis of the cost of new and rising waste fees, emphasizing concern over who ultimately bears this burden, citing the desire to protect consumers and producers from excessive costs.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. Although the Ministry of Justice's cost accounting regarding the prison rent issue is mentioned, the speaker does not present a broader economic policy stance concerning taxes, expenditures, or regulations.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It supports tax stability and is categorically opposed to all tax increases (VAT, income tax, car tax), demanding that these proposals be abandoned. It calls for a reduction in administrative costs and the drafting of a negative supplementary budget to curb the current deficit and inflation. It criticizes the government's policies, which have led to an economic recession and accelerating price increases, and supports national defense spending, provided it remains within the limits of the existing budget.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Economic viewpoints focus on cost control and protecting taxpayer interests. Skepticism surrounds the government’s claims regarding the project’s cost neutrality, referencing the Pricewaterhouse analysis and emphasizing that the financial impact will be, at best, cost-neutral—a result that fails to justify the strategic risk involved.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views are fiscally conservative, advocating for reduced government spending and opposing the extremely rapid wave of tax hikes (32+ new taxes in a short period). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring stability in the economic environment and protecting legitimate expectations. Retroactive liabilities are criticized for "hurting society and worsening the economic outlook."
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Strongly supports economic freedom, ensuring regulatory stability, and lowering taxes, while opposing the numerous new taxes and levies imposed by the government. Calls for addressing the problem of the economy being too small relative to the relatively large size of the government. Prefers inspiring entrepreneurship and lowering energy prices using domestic, energy security-based, dispatchable resources.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The economic views strongly favor fiscal discipline, opposing deficits and the growth of government spending. Tax increases (including the 2% VAT hike) are considered harmful because they accelerate inflation and reduce the purchasing power of Estonian people and pensioners. In the speaker's estimation, the government completely lacks any policy for controlling inflation.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases, listing 26 new taxes and levies planned for 2026, the consolidated impact of which amounts to nearly three-quarters of a billion euros. He advocates for tax stability and a reduction in government expenditures (300 million euros). He objects to ideological regulation (sustainability reports), emphasizing that the social mission of companies is to earn profit based on the rules of the market economy, not to serve ideological notions.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to increasing the tax burden and regulatory fees, emphasizing the negative impact this will have on entrepreneurship and people’s livelihoods. Criticism is leveled against the introduction of VAT hikes, a new car tax, and other new fees (related to waste reform and energy costs), which collectively add a burden exceeding one billion euros. Proponents advocate for fiscal discipline, accusing the government of increasing governance costs contrary to its stated objectives.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly regarding the indirect tax burden and income taxes, which are being raised to the highest level in the region. The speaker argues that the opponents' policy will lead to higher prices and a permanently high tax burden, contradicting the promise of temporary taxes.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly fiscally conservative and anti-inflationary, calling for the abandonment of tax hikes (VAT, income tax) and a drastic reduction in government spending. It is emphasized that tax increases and rising expenditures directly erode the purchasing power and standard of living of the populace (both wage earners and pensioners).
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, emphasizing that government measures increase the real tax burden, especially through indirect and direct taxes. They demand the abolition of the car tax, arguing that it has stifled the economy (car sales have plummeted by 50%) and failed to meet climate targets. They also wish to know the total amount of additional tax revenue expected within the framework of the state budget strategy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly free-market oriented: they demand the abandonment of subsidy policies and respect for market choices. They oppose increasing regulatory burdens and taxes (the 45% electricity excise tax, the VAT hike), arguing that these harm the competitiveness of the economy. They criticize the practice of socializing the connection fees for new capacities, shifting the burden onto consumers.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports fiscal discipline and transparency, criticizing the government's inability to reduce costs and the growth of administrative expenses. Opposition is also voiced against indirect tax increases, which harm domestic consumption, small businesses, and the financial stability of the elderly. Furthermore, the management of state-owned companies (specifically, the Enefit Green buyback scheme) is criticized.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic positions are strongly opposed to tax hikes, stressing that the new fees irresponsibly add costs for consumers and businesses, which is unacceptable given the already high inflation rate (6%). The priority is a competitive electricity price and security of supply. The government is criticized for its failure to ensure the financial stability of Eesti Energia.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker voices strong opposition to new regulatory fees that would significantly increase the final price of electricity, viewing this as a burden on both residential and industrial consumers. They support solutions aimed at easing the pressure on electricity prices (e.g., bringing the Kiisa plant online to shave off peak load). Their views emphasize fiscal prudence and the protection of consumers from excessive taxation.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, stressing that increasing the tax burden (by one billion euros in 2025) constitutes a breach of promise and damages the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihoods. They criticize the attempt to conjure economic growth through tax increases and demand the restoration of the previous, milder land tax policy, which stipulated a gradual increase rate and tax exemption for residential land. They also support achieving a competitive price for electricity.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The economic outlook is heavily focused on mitigating inflation by eliminating indirect taxes and reducing government spending. Emphasis is placed on the decline in the purchasing power of working individuals and pensioners, coupled with concern over falling labor productivity. This approach supports fiscal discipline through cuts in government expenditures and protects consumers from tax hikes.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Supports lowering the tax burden relative to GDP and is strongly opposed to the rapid increase of indirect taxes, which they believe is causing the highest inflation in Europe. It calls for savings in government spending, criticizing the 155 million euro increase that took place instead of the promised 5% reduction. It emphasizes the necessity of restoring Estonia's labor productivity and international competitiveness.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic commentary centers on criticizing the state's massive financial liabilities (2.6 billion euros), arguing that they negatively impact consumer spending and business activity. There is a demand for responsible fiscal policy and transparency concerning major economically impactful decisions, specifically questioning which indexation method would avoid placing a greater burden on consumers. The speaker also points to the Prime Minister's purported faith in "market forces," despite the fact that she has simultaneously advocated for widespread subsidization.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, as these cause record inflation, worsen domestic consumption, and reduce labor productivity. It supports fiscal discipline and criticizes the growth of government administrative costs and the inefficient use of budget funds (1.7 billion euros remained unspent).
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Lack of data
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views strongly oppose tax hikes, especially indirect taxes, as they fuel inflation and erode purchasing power. It advocates for reducing government spending (a 5% negative supplementary budget) and prioritizes stimulating domestic consumption and economic activity to provide a positive impetus to the economic outlook.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they fuel inflation (6%) and erode the purchasing power of wage earners. The 1% economic growth that relies on these tax hikes is criticized as being both unsound and unsustainable.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic considerations are being subordinated to security and the enforcement of sanctions. The speaker sharply criticized the violation of sanctions regulations (specifically mentioning the currency exchange business and the shipment of suppressors to Russia) and deemed closing the border a rational step to curb this business activity. Furthermore, the Minister of Economic Affairs (Erkki) was criticized for neglecting matters of economic growth.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views center on reducing administrative burden and bureaucracy, and are strongly opposed to measures that impose significant costs on businesses, such as the auditing of sustainability reports. They emphasize the need to prevent the deterioration of the situation and avoid price increases in practical matters. They oppose the planned economy approach (the Climate Law).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The economic perspectives discussed are linked to national defense funding, with the speaker criticizing the government for deeming the plans for developing military capabilities financially unfeasible. He demands that, in the context of security threats, the necessary defense expenditures must be fully secured within both the budget and the strategic planning.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The economic stance is one of strong opposition to tax hikes, criticizing the government's planned tax increases—including higher income tax and VAT—which amount to over one billion euros. They also oppose the move to make the temporary security tax permanent. This cascade of tax increases is viewed as exacerbating the crisis in societal efficiency and public trust.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are strongly opposed to tax hikes, labeling the government's policy as hostile to the economy and unsustainable. They criticize the increases in VAT, car tax, land tax, income tax, and excise duties, which will take over a billion euros from the public. It is stressed that economic growth based on tax hikes is not sustainable, and they criticize the government's supposed reduction of bureaucracy, which has actually proven to be an increase in administrative costs.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the need for security of supply and a competitive price level, criticizing the government's course, which leads to a high, subsidized energy economy and a greater total cost for consumers. The interests of business organizations and entrepreneurs are represented, demanding transparency regarding market participants (who are seeking indexation), a measure that would significantly increase the nominal expenditure.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and transparency regarding large state subsidy projects. It warns that indexing the support for offshore wind farms could mean an additional burden of over one billion euros on the state budget. A detailed analysis is required concerning inflation forecasts and investor consultations.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes and increases in levies, emphasizing that these measures will deepen the recession and inflation, effectively taking away one month's income from the average wage earner. Support is given to the positions of business organizations (40 organizations) who are protesting the government's anti-business policies. Criticism is directed at the rapid growth of state debt and the continuous rise in administrative costs.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, particularly indirect taxes, arguing that they fuel inflation and erode the purchasing power of the elderly. Criticism is leveled against the government's fiscal policy, which reportedly plans to impose an additional 2% tax on all pensions starting in 2026 to fund the Reform Party's controversial tax hump project.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations are closely tied to security, requiring that defense investments be accounted for as an exception within member states' debt rules, utilizing an ex-ante procedure. Furthermore, it supports the reform of the EDF system in the interest of European competitiveness and energy security, referencing the appeal made by the Polish Prime Minister.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are linked to long-term energy planning and the forecasting of consumption volumes, which serve as the foundation for major infrastructure decisions. The emphasis is on increasing the share of renewable energy, which requires precise economic calculation and cross-border coordination.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
There isn't enough data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker stresses the crucial importance of legal certainty when making major economic decisions concerning the scale of renewable energy production—decisions that run into billions of euros. He/She also points out the negative assessment of the government's plan by entrepreneurs, highlighting concerns regarding business interests and the stability of the regulatory environment.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The economic views are strongly anti-tax, favoring the promotion of economic growth through new optimism and the unleashing of people's creativity, rather than through additional taxation. They oppose the car tax, which was created to cover the Reform Party's tax hike, not for national defense. It is mentioned that Isamaa presented a comprehensive alternative budget to improve the state's financial position.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Economic views support an aggressive increase in national defense spending to 5% of GDP, prioritizing security needs over budget constraints and the seven-year financial perimeter. The government is criticized for refusing to apply for EU funds to direct towards national defense, citing the European economic governance regulation as an obstacle.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the government's tax policy, particularly the VAT increase, which additionally taxes defense expenditures (90 million euros). He contrasts the Reform Party's 1.5 billion euro "tax hump" project with the 598 million euros allocated for defense investments. He supports the issuance of national defense bonds and the use of EU funds (money from emissions trading) for one-off defense investments, preferring a targeted loan specifically for ensuring security.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic stance is strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly concerning the removal of income tax exemptions and the implementation of a car tax. It is stressed that the government’s policies have diminished the investment confidence of businesses and the financial security of families. The preference is for stability and a lower tax burden to restore public optimism and economic certainty.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Not enough data
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives are sharply focused on ensuring the competitiveness of the Estonian economy through affordable and predictable electricity prices. The speaker opposes the government’s planned increases to electricity excise duty and VAT, as well as the introduction of additional charges (such as the capacity reserve fee), viewing these measures as a source of inflationary burden and stress. The preference is for realizing the potential of industry, not for its contraction.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives strongly advocate for economic growth and stability in the business environment, contrasting sharply with the government's anti-business and unpredictable policies. They prioritize ensuring legitimate expectation and criticize the significant additional burden (over 30 million euros) created by new regulations (such as sustainability reports). Furthermore, they highlight the risks to competitiveness that stem from overly ambitious green transition targets.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views strongly emphasize fiscal discipline, transparency, and the more efficient and economical management of government expenditures. The speaker opposes the government's planned tax hikes, which exceed one billion euros, viewing them as a substitute for the lost control over resources. The persistent underutilization of foreign funds is also criticized.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It strongly opposes tax hikes, especially indirect taxes, which diminish the purchasing power of lower-income individuals. It advocates for focusing on economic growth and reducing bureaucracy, while criticizing the increase in government expenditure and state intervention (such as the appointment of economic growth commissioners). It deems the government's current policy economically unstable and unpredictable.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, particularly concerning indirect taxes, which disproportionately hurt lower-income individuals. It is emphasized that cumulatively, these tax hikes will strip approximately one billion euros from the public, slow down economic growth, and cause inflation of at least 5%. The preferred approach is a fiscal policy that protects people's purchasing power and standard of living.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the car tax, which is viewed as creating forced economic choices and being excessively burdensome. It is stressed that the zeal for taxation leads to the undermining of property rights and creates opportunities for extortion. Support is voiced for the freedom of individuals to make economic decisions without coercion from the state.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives oppose the rise in consumption taxes and the Reform Party's proposed tax bracket project, arguing that these measures hit lower-income households the hardest. We support securing the socio-economic stability of families and stand against the removal of tax-exempt income for children. Furthermore, the government's budget priorities are criticized for failing to ensure even basic labor stability for teachers.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic platform is strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they undermine people’s financial well-being and deepen the recession. He advocates for substantial cuts to government expenditure (200 million euros) and criticizes the government’s policies as incompetent and hostile to economic growth. They are particularly against eliminating the tax exemption for reinvested corporate profits and increasing the burden of indirect taxation.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly emphasize competitiveness, economic affordability, and protecting consumers from high costs resulting from taxes, fees, or higher electricity prices. The policy is criticized for prioritizing ideological goals over the price of electricity and the competitiveness of the economy. There is a demand for an assessment, even if of minimal analytical quality, detailing what these major goals will cost.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strongly opposes tax increases (the "tax tsunami") and the Reform Party's tax hump, arguing that they create fiscal instability and fail to offer a growth perspective for the economy. It criticizes the postponement of the tax hump, as this leaves the tax increases in force (income tax rising to 22%, abolition of tax exemptions for children and spouses) while the positive aspects are delayed. It also warns against the rise in indirect taxes, which disproportionately affects lower-income individuals and rural areas.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The economic outlook centers on budget discipline and expenditure transparency. The speaker criticizes the government's alleged reduction of administrative costs, calling it fictitious, and indirectly opposes the VAT hike unless the resulting revenue is directed toward the critical national defense needs that were promised. The emphasis is placed on fiscal integrity and the accuracy of the figures.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Advocates for stability, predictability, and the inclusion of business organizations in economic decision-making processes. It strongly opposes increases in consumption taxes (VAT, excises) and income tax, which would make Estonia the European champion of consumption taxes. It demands a real reduction in government expenditures but criticizes the government for failing to achieve the promised cuts (10%) and for manipulating budget data.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker is strongly fiscally conservative, opposing new tax increases (VAT, the tax hump) and demanding a swift reduction of government spending by 300 million euros. He criticizes the government's policies for fueling inflation and stifling economic growth. In his view, budgetary policy should be focused on jump-starting the economy and controlling inflation, rather than on trivial expenditures (such as cargo bike subsidies or RMK parties/events).
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they deteriorate the economic environment, reduce purchasing power, and destroy confidence. He criticizes the government because the size of the economy (GDP) is billions of euros smaller than projected, rather than due to an excessively low tax rate. He emphasizes the need for stability and predictability, not for conducting "human experiments."
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports boosting economic growth and increasing confidence for entrepreneurs, while opposing the implementation of new tax hikes. He argues that abolishing the car tax would curb inflation and boost economic growth. The raising of indirect taxes (including VAT on catering and accommodation) is also criticized, which makes Estonia the European champion of indirect taxation.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they fuel inflation, decrease purchasing power, and stifle economic growth. He supports the stance of business organizations, criticizing massive bureaucratization and the administrative burden. Regarding fiscal policy, he calls for a genuine reduction in government spending and demands an alternative to tax hikes that would stimulate economic growth.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of economic growth and a stable tax environment, opposing the dismantling of the income tax exemption for reinvested corporate profits, which is considered the destruction of Estonia's competitive advantage. He criticizes the government's policy as anti-economic, arguing that it prolongs the recession and worsens people's ability to cope financially, citing the example of the average wage earner losing the equivalent of one month's salary. Deeper cuts to administrative costs are demanded.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The economic platform strongly opposes regulations and tax increases, prioritizing the interests of business organizations. The speaker demands a reduction in the administrative burden (specifically, fulfilling the promise to repeal regulations) and accuses the government of stalling the economic recovery through its tax policy. He stresses that the tax hikes (exceeding one billion euros) are degrading the quality of life for the average wage earner.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly business-centric, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucracy and administrative burden during the economic downturn. The speaker criticizes the government for imposing additional burdens and tax hikes (one billion euros) that are breaking the back of the economy and prolonging the recession. The introduction of the new regulation (with a net cost of 34 million euros) is considered contrary to Estonia's economic interests and irresponsible.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes fiscal discipline and transparency, demanding clarity regarding the budget cuts of the Ministry of the Interior and the utilization of the released funds. He criticizes contradictory expenditures during a difficult economic situation, such as the hiring of ten additional officials for the prison service despite a deficit of prisoners. He is critical of the government's inability to manage state finances.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for strict fiscal discipline and rapid cuts to government expenditures, standing against the government's tax hikes, which are at a one-to-ten ratio. His economic views emphasize the prudent management of state resources and the elimination of unnecessary subsidies (e.g., the grant for Chinese electric vehicles, the climate research agenda).
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are evident in family policy: opposition to cutting family benefits (such as lowering the ceiling of parental allowance), because this creates insecurity for families. The administrative reform is also criticized for causing anxiety and stress among civil servants.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives center on the transparency and justification surrounding the management of state-owned enterprises (Nordica) and the subsidization of major energy projects (offshore wind farms). There is a demand that economic decisions, particularly those involving subsidies, must be founded on comprehensive, publicly available analyses. The speaker also referenced the potential need to either privatize Nordica or cease its operations entirely.
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, as these undermine people's financial stability and reduce economic growth (a projected cut of 1.2%). We advocate for a tax moratorium, substantial cuts to government expenditures, and running a deficit budget to help the economy recover. It is emphasized that tax increases reduce the annual income of an average wage earner by the equivalent of one month's salary.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic platform is strongly opposed to tax hikes and new fees (such as the frequency fee and the reserve capacity fee), arguing that these measures undermine the economy's competitiveness and people’s financial stability. It criticizes the government for increasing administrative costs by hiring new officials instead of focusing on streamlining operations. Furthermore, it defends the interests of the private sector against excessive bureaucracy that necessitates the hiring of hundreds of new employees.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline, emphasizing the necessity of cutting government spending to avoid tax hikes that would damage the economy. He warns that tax increases would effectively reduce the real income of the average wage earner by one month and curb potential economic growth.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The economic views are firmly against tax hikes, particularly regarding the dismantling of the corporate income tax system, which is viewed as stifling economic growth and devastating the tax environment. It supports fiscal discipline achieved by reducing government expenditures (operating costs) in nominal terms. The preference is for an environment conducive to economic growth, rather than attempting to exit a recession through high taxation.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic outlook focuses on national defense funding, proposing concrete solutions such as using revenue from CO2 emission trading and partially redirecting EU structural funds for one-off defense investments. This demonstrates a readiness to allocate substantial national revenue toward meeting security priorities, thereby avoiding cuts necessitated by a decline in GDP.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
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2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The economic platform is firmly opposed to tax hikes, instead favoring a drastic reduction in government spending coupled with a negative supplementary budget aimed at stimulating the economy. Warnings are issued regarding the negative impact of tax increases (specifically VAT, car tax, and the taxation of pensions) on economic growth and inflation. The security and confidence of businesses and the elderly are being defended, emphasizing that these tax increases effectively strip the average wage earner of one month's salary and the pensioner of one month's pension.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The politician is strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during an economic downturn, arguing that it is the "wrong approach." He criticizes the government's consolidated tax increase (nearly one billion euros annually) and demands a swift reduction in administrative costs through a negative supplementary budget. He stresses the necessity of ensuring stability for businesses and easing public concern over the cost of living.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government’s planned increase in the tax burden, which will impose a billion-euro strain on individuals and businesses. He demands fiscal responsibility and criticizes the budget proportions, noting that a 123 million euro cut is being discussed as if it were a dramatic event. He stresses Isamaa’s stance against reducing the livelihood of the elderly and cutting pensions.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic considerations revolve around fiscal predictability and the protection of taxpayers’ legitimate expectation when new taxes are introduced. The speaker opposes the rapid implementation of the car tax, arguing that it violates the legally mandated notice period, thereby underscoring the priority of taxpayer rights.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Economic views emphasize strict fiscal discipline and responsibility, opposing the financing of ongoing fixed costs through borrowing, which creates an uncovered hole in the budget. The Reform Party’s tax hump is strongly opposed, even though it is considered manageable for the state. There is a recognized need to reduce administrative costs and restore confidence in the business sector to enhance international competitiveness.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
Economic views emphasize strict fiscal discipline, demanding a substantive reduction in government expenditures amounting to 0.5% of GDP (€200 million), alongside cuts to carried-over funds. The speaker is strongly opposed to new taxes (such as the tax hump/curve, and increases in car and land taxes) which further burden the economy. Particular criticism is aimed at the practice of covering permanent costs with borrowed money, labeling it a "Latin American-style financial policy."
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of cutting government spending (by at least half a percent) and strongly oppose the cascade of tax hikes that burdens businesses and taxpayers. They criticize the Reform Party's "tax hump" project and support strict fiscal discipline, rather than merely the optical reduction of expenditures. The economic downturn in Estonia is viewed as serious, and the government's current policy response is deemed inadequate.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they worsen the standard of living, drive up inflation, and damage the overall economic climate. To solve budgetary problems, the preference is for reducing government expenditures and postponing the Reform Party’s costly tax bracket reform project. The tax increase (a quarter of a billion euros) is considered an irrational step intended specifically to finance the tax bracket reform.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives are strongly supportive of stability and investment. Opposition is voiced against tax hikes (VAT, agricultural land tax) and regulatory instability (the Climate Law), which undermine the competitiveness of businesses. The government is criticized for the sluggish uptake of foreign funds, resulting in hundreds of millions of euros not being channeled into the economy.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker advocates for strict budgetary discipline and responsible fiscal policy, opposing the practice of covering current expenditures with refinanced loans. They demand a plan for reducing public administration costs and support cost-effective investments that stimulate the economy (such as the renovation of apartment buildings), while simultaneously standing against large and unreasonable spending.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supports strong fiscal discipline and cuts to government spending (a proposed 0.5% of GDP), while simultaneously opposing the land tax increase that impacts homeowners. It emphasizes the critical necessity of restoring the competitiveness of the Estonian economy, noting that the industrial sector is uncompetitive due to Nordic pricing. It criticizes the delay of crucial investments (the apartment building renovation program, 160 million euros) and the slow utilization of European Union funds (4.1%).
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Strongly supports fiscal discipline and criticizes the government's spending policy, demanding savings in administrative costs and a reduction in bureaucracy. It emphasizes the need to stimulate the economy while simultaneously criticizing delays in the utilization of European Union funds (only 4.1% used) and the apartment building renovation program. It deems government expenditures (such as green skills and radical innovation) unreasonable.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The economic platform strongly opposes tax hikes (the car tax, land tax, and sugar tax), arguing that they burden citizens and degrade the economic environment. They prioritize rational decision-making and governance. As a compromise, they propose delaying the abolition of the Reform Party’s costly tax bulge for four years. They support fiscal responsibility aimed at preventing unnecessary burdens.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker strongly advocates for business interests, demanding that the voices of entrepreneurs be heard and that anti-economic measures be abandoned. They oppose tax hikes and increased bureaucracy, stressing the necessity of fiscal discipline and thorough cost analysis (especially concerning the proposed climate law). They favor a market-economy approach, standing against the planned-economy treatment of the green transition and sector-specific quotas.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for economic freedom, technological neutrality, and market logic, contrasting this with the left-wing policy of restrictions and taxes. He criticizes the government’s actions, which result in price hikes and additional burdens, and demands that a competitive electricity price be guaranteed. He sharply criticizes the cancellation of road infrastructure investments in this year’s budget.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize strict fiscal discipline and transparency in the management of public finances. The speaker is concerned about the failure to meet budgetary targets and is demanding a precise breakdown of expenditures and unspent funds, which is essential for making informed management decisions.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Supports strict fiscal discipline, demanding cuts in government expenditure (0.5% of GDP) and the adoption of a negative supplementary budget to remain below the 3% budget deficit ceiling. It strongly opposes the "cascade of tax increases" and the abolition of the tax hump, considering these measures destabilizing to the economy and detrimental to the livelihood of lower-income individuals. It demands the imposition of national sanctions against Russian businesses.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is a strong advocate of fiscal discipline, opposing tax hikes (including consumption taxes and the car tax), which he contends harm the economy and disproportionately affect lower-income individuals. He is calling for a reduction in government expenditure (0.5% of GDP) and criticizes the government for implementing the Reform Party's most expensive election promise during a challenging fiscal period.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The criticism focuses on the government's inability to make decisions regarding the state budget and economic policy, which has resulted in widespread confusion. It advocates for honoring the promised teacher salary increases and opposes cost reductions in vocational education, particularly the scaling back of in-person instruction. The overall economic policy framework remains vague, highlighting instead the failures in budget management.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
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2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch opponent of tax hikes, demanding a moratorium on any tax increases due to the current recession and high inflation. He criticizes the government’s plans to introduce new taxes (such as an entry tax and a congestion charge) and to eliminate existing tax benefits (specifically, the tax exemption for land under one’s home and the maximum ceiling on land tax increases). He stresses the necessity of supporting businesses and ensuring people’s ability to cope financially.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic arguments center on the financing of military aid. The speaker criticizes Western nations for their excessively small expenditures (under 0.1% of GDP) and demands a fundamental commitment to ensure Ukraine achieves military superiority through weaponry and ammunition. It is emphasized that Ukraine cannot cope without Western arms assistance.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are strongly geared towards growth and competitiveness, demanding the abandonment of tax hikes (including the motor vehicle tax and the sweetened beverage tax) and the reduction of state bureaucracy costs. The speaker advocates for promoting private investments, investing in infrastructure, and accelerating the channeling of European Union funds into the economy. He presents Isamaa as the defender of Estonian enterprise.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially regarding the car tax, and emphasize the need for a positive and inspiring vision for economic growth. [The subject] considers the government’s policies (massive tax hikes and ad-hoc attempts to streamline state finances) to be detrimental to competitiveness and to make it harder for people to cope financially.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially during a recession, as this undermines competitiveness and puts businesses under severe stress. He/She advocates for low taxes and a substantive agenda of spending cuts, rather than imposing further taxes on individuals and companies. He/She emphasizes that low taxation has historically been a virtue of Estonian life.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic positions are linked to military mobilization, demanding a significantly larger financial contribution from the European Union to achieve Ukrainian superiority. The speaker advocates utilizing large financial mechanisms (such as the European Stability Mechanism, up to 500 billion euros) and frozen Russian assets for defense investments. He emphasizes that the West possesses economic potential (25 times greater than Russia's) that has yet to be realized.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially concerning the implementation of a new car tax amidst an economic recession. The policy position holds that the government's tax policy is exacerbating the economic slump and is responsible for causing Europe's highest inflation. It favors policies that support business competitiveness and people's livelihoods, and criticizes the government's plan to collect a quarter of a billion euros through the new tax.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative and pro-business. The speaker opposes proposed tax hikes and overly optimistic budget forecasts, arguing they undermine business confidence. They demand the immediate deployment of European Union funds and other investments to exit the recession and reduce unemployment.