By Plenary Sessions: Maido Ruusmann
Total Sessions: 2
Fully Profiled: 2
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on fiscal policy, particularly the necessity of the car tax to cover state expenditures, while simultaneously acknowledging the burden it imposes. The speaker defends the coalition's positions, emphasizing the easing of the tax burden for families with children and the allocation of tax revenue towards roads. Also crucial is a clear assessment of whether international changes (the quota system) will be beneficial or detrimental to Estonia.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political position strongly favors infrastructure development, viewing it as the economy's lifeblood and the primary driver of regional vitality. It strongly supports the recent agreement regarding the car tax/annual fee, which will secure an additional 70 million euros for road maintenance and development. The approach is policy-driven and results-oriented, emphasizing Estonia's progress and an optimistic future. It considers the development of both road and rail connections crucial, including the completion of Rail Baltic.