By Agendas: Helir-Valdor Seeder

Total Agendas: 137

Fully Profiled: 137

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

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

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing the comprehensive increase in the tax burden, which covers personal income tax, corporate income tax, VAT, and the introduction of new taxes (such as the car tax). A stable tax environment is preferred.
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2025-10-08
Budget and Tax Policy

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The economic views are strongly fiscally conservative: there is opposition to tax increases, new taxes (such as the car tax, RES/ETS2), and increasing the debt burden to cover current expenditures. It is emphasized that the government's policies are harming the competitiveness of businesses and driving away investors. Fiscal discipline and an environment conducive to economic growth are preferred.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives stress saving the state budget on public transport in sparsely populated areas, instead encouraging the private sector (individuals) to bear the transport costs themselves. The new tax is viewed as economically foolish and unjust, effectively killing the policy aimed at promoting personal transport.
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

Economic viewpoints emphasize the need to protect competitiveness, while being strongly opposed to the ETS2 system. Domestically, strict fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability regarding government spending are demanded, citing the current financial disarray.
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2025-09-24
Estonian choices

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

Economic perspectives strongly emphasize maintaining the competitiveness of the Estonian economy, placing it above ambitious climate targets. The speaker criticizes regulations as "stifling and harming the economy" and calls for strict fiscal discipline, demanding an analysis of the cost of transition and the corresponding financing schemes.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Not enough data.
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2025-09-17
Government decisions

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

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2025-09-17
The Estonian language

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

Economic viewpoints are expressed indirectly, emphasizing the shortage of resources (teachers, financial means) in the implementation of education policy. This points to the need for state financial support for local municipalities to fulfill their statutory obligations.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic views stress fiscal discipline and accountability within state institutions, contrasting sharply with the Health Insurance Fund's massive deficit and unjustified spending (management bonuses). They support the economical and targeted use of public funds, while criticizing performance scorecards that encourage busywork.
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2025-09-10
Information session

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

Insufficient data.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

Strongly supports entrepreneurial freedom and competition in the financial sector, opposing the state-mandated forced liquidation of a specific type of business entity. It favors credit unions (HLÜs) because they offer services significantly cheaper, faster, and more flexibly than "overly bureaucratized banks." It supports oversight that guarantees market diversity and responsible utilization.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Critical of the government's tax policy, citing "runaway inflation," the economic crisis, and the imposition of new taxes. Supports the repeal of the motor vehicle tax law and criticizes the handling of the state budget, which is contrary to the law.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

It favors economically efficient and low-cost solutions, supporting technological innovation (mechanized sorting) over manual labor. It emphasizes that the chosen solution must be both more efficient and less expensive, citing the need for fiscal discipline and cost optimization.
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure Act, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The economic perspectives reflect concerns regarding the growth of bureaucracy and the overburdening of the courts, which indicates a desire to keep the state’s administrative burden low and avoid unnecessary expenditures.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives center on fiscal control and call for transparency in the targeted use of funds derived from the gambling tax. Concerns are raised about the soundness and rationale behind budget decisions, especially those related to infrastructure investments.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, as the Isamaa Party does not support the entrenchment of raising taxes. The speaker’s position advocates for either reducing taxes or keeping them unchanged, submitting amendments that run contrary to the objective of the proposed bill.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the predictability and stability of tax policy, which are essential for formulating investment plans. The speaker supports measures aimed at reducing inflation (such as the reversal of excise tax hikes) and opposes sudden tax increases that raise costs for businesses.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives address the financial efficiency of the state, stressing that delegating oversight to the State Audit Office would be financially more cost-effective for the country. This is because it would avoid the duplication of competencies, and the State Audit Office already possesses the necessary resources.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and the precision of budget planning. The speaker criticizes the overestimation of expenditures, suggesting a desire to avoid supplementary budgets resulting from inaccurate forecasts. The goal is to ensure realistic and prudent management of state finances.
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2025-05-21
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The economic views strongly favor reducing the tax burden, advocating for lower taxes for both individuals and businesses to stimulate the economy. The speaker criticizes the government’s major tax hike policy as an unsuccessful and potentially experimental solution to the crisis.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Economic perspectives center on guaranteeing the competitiveness and stability of agricultural producers, particularly given the circumstances of unequal EU subsidies. Criticism is directed at the government's propagandistic reference to tax policy, alongside a demand for more targeted direct payments and rural development support. A strong emphasis is placed on protecting strategic resources (fertile land) to ensure economic sustainability.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The economic perspectives center on ensuring just compensation for private property affected by state regulation (restrictions). There is an emphasis on protecting property rights and requiring clear financial methodologies, signaling concern regarding the costs of regulations and how those costs are distributed.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia’s Government to submit a negative supplementary budget bill to reduce administrative expenses in 2025" (608 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker supports cuts to government administrative costs and layoffs in order to achieve fiscal discipline. Concern is also highlighted regarding the decrease in purchasing power, specifically referencing the real value of teachers' salaries.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-05-14
Close and sheep

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The speaker is skeptical of the government’s fiscal discipline, arguing that the cuts are merely rhetorical and that actual expenses (labor and operating costs) have increased compared to the budget. He supports transparent, bureaucracy-reducing governance but doubts the government’s capacity to achieve it.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Even though the debate revolves around the Minister of Finance's presentation on the state's long-term strategy "Eesti 2035," the speaker is focusing solely on procedural matters, rather than the economic standpoints.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-23
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of Members of the Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board from Members of the Riigikogu" (629 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspectives indirectly touch upon the car tax, which is being treated as part of a negative political transaction, suggesting skepticism toward this specific tax policy. Broader views regarding taxation, expenditure, or economic growth remain unstated.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic views focus on consumer protection in the energy market, supporting regulatory intervention through the implementation of a fixed price cap for the universal service. The objective is to prevent a situation where electricity purchased through the universal service would somehow end up being more expensive than the market price.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is too little data.
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2025-04-09
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Economic views focus on fiscal clarity and discipline, criticizing the government's confusion between implementing cuts and increasing expenditures. Specific tax policy measures, such as lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, are addressed, and the government is urged to establish a clear economic policy direction.
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2025-04-09
Varia

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Economic views are focused on fiscal discipline and efficiency, criticizing the central government's expenditure increase of 150 million euros. It supports tax cuts and is concerned about Europe's record inflation (6%) and the decline in wage purchasing power. It also criticizes the negative impact of the tariff war on economic competitiveness.
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2025-04-08
Draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (571 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are strongly opposed to taxes (specifically the car tax), preferring instead that money be left in the hands of the people so they can make their own economic choices. They support consumption, which is already subject to existing excise duties, and oppose state expenditures on inefficient public transport. Individual economic freedom is prioritized over state intervention.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

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

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-03-19
Politics

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

Economic views are linked to the efficiency of national defense spending, stressing that the sheer size of the expenditure (the percentages) is not the goal, but rather a tool. It is essential to invest in genuine capability and security, not merely count figures, highlighting the necessity for substantive and results-oriented budgeting.
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2025-03-12
Governing the state

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative: they oppose the tax war and support reducing government spending through "brutal cuts" and a 20% reduction in the number of civil servants. Also important is the fulfillment of the agreement to fund research and development (1% of GDP), which indicates support for science-based economic growth.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Elron Ticket Price Increases on Regional Policy (No. 708)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker opposes the new taxes (the car tax) and the income tax reform that abolished the non-taxable minimum, deeming them disproportionate and burdensome to rural areas. He calls for incentives for personal transport and criticizes the government's fiscal compromise, which collects 740 million through taxes but allocates only 60 million to the revenue base of local municipalities.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Regional Representatives (no 706)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The economic views focus on criticizing tax policy, particularly the unfairness of the car tax, which penalizes residents of sparsely populated regions. He/She criticizes the administrative reform, arguing it is a more expensive solution for taxpayers, and also criticizes the distribution of European Union funds, which has been concentrated around Tallinn. He/She supports solutions that would enable rural residents to finance their own transportation, given that the state cannot guarantee an adequate public transport network.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on fiscal responsibility and keeping the final price for the consumer under control. The speaker is concerned about taking on liabilities reaching billions (such as offshore wind farms and storage) and demands a comprehensive financial accounting that would also include renewable energy fees. It is emphasized that the stability and security of the energy supply are economically crucial.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The economic arguments focus on the prudent use of taxpayer money and question the management efficiency achievable through the reform, given that the schools will physically remain in seven locations. They advocate for a comprehensive approach to funding, stressing that the money channeled through both the state and the local government is, ultimately, taxpayer money. The centralization of management is deemed artificial.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

Not enough data
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, calling the car tax the most unjust tax since the restoration of independence. He criticizes the government's budget policy, which results in cuts targeting pensioners at a time when the cost of living and inflation are both rising. He advocates for fiscal discipline that does not harm the most vulnerable or residents of rural areas.
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2025-02-12
Government coalition policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Economic views are critical of the government’s planned extensive and opaque state spending (billions of euros in subsidies and infrastructure investments), which will burden taxpayers and consumers. Emphasis is placed on the need to disclose the underlying calculations and avoid inefficient expenditures tied to political interests.
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2025-02-12
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

There is not enough data.
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2025-01-29
Sideteenused

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The speaker advocates for robust regulation and oversight to protect consumers from hidden price hikes and unethical business tactics, which they attribute to Telia’s operations. The focus is on safeguarding consumers against the interests of major service providers, demanding conduct that is both legally compliant and culturally appropriate.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Not enough data
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are opposed to tax hikes and budget cuts, especially those affecting family benefits and extracurricular activities. The speaker criticizes the government’s policy, which prioritizes austerity at the expense of demographic stability and fails to alleviate the economic hardship faced by the populace. There is particular opposition to the car tax, which is viewed as an unjust levy.
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2024-12-18
Guardians of the Economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The economic viewpoint stresses the need to channel business support more effectively into rural areas, criticizing the government's inability to achieve this. He/She is strongly opposed to increasing bureaucracy, viewing the creation of new positions as a redundant factor that hinders economic development.
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2024-12-18
Tourism Strategy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

Economic views support the continuation and restoration of state funding for non-profit sports associations (Jõud, school sports). Furthermore, there is advocacy for major public investments in developing sports infrastructure across the counties, specifically referencing the football hall project.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the critical importance of the state budget's transparency and comprehensibility. Budget opaqueness is considered such a serious flaw that it threatens the constitutional order and necessitates swift legislative intervention.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic views are critical of the current fiscal policy, strongly opposing the record-high tax increases. They demand greater accountability and transparency in budget spending, noting that the money "somehow just dissipates" without a clear objective or priority.
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2024-12-11
Confusing substitution activity

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

Economic perspectives focus on budgetary discipline and transparency, demanding that political agreements (such as teachers' salaries and public transport) must have concrete financial coverage within the state budget and the fiscal strategy. There is criticism regarding the egregious waste of money and energy on substitute measures that fail to resolve the actual funding issues.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints stress the need for clear definitions and the cost-covering principle for taxes and duties, specifically criticizing state fees that fail to adhere to a cost-based structure. The text criticizes the ambiguity of the government's tax policy and the implementation of new taxes (the security tax), arguing that these measures breach the commitment to tax stability. Furthermore, concern is raised regarding regulations that compel those preserving cultural heritage (owners of vintage vehicles) to pay unjustly high charges.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

Insufficient Data
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

No data available
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker opposes the increase in VAT and income tax, arguing that it neither streamlines the tax system nor creates stability. He criticizes the government's fiscal policy, accusing them of using tax revenue to plug budget holes instead of allocating it for its intended purpose, namely defense spending. He stresses that there is no public demand for such tax hikes.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic views focus on the targeted and timely planning of the national budget and on fiscal responsibility. The speaker advocates for the rapid reallocation of unspent funds to meet the acute needs of education, such as teachers' salaries, instead of the money being "found somewhere" in December.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

While the context of the address concerns amendments to the Income Tax Act, the speaker does not express any positions on taxes, spending, or economic policy. The focus is strictly procedural.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic viewpoints focus on the irrationality of public administration and the resulting costs. The speaker sharply criticizes the expense of constant reorganizations and stresses the need to prevent the duplication of responsibilities across various ministries, which indicates a clear preference for rational and cost-effective governance.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

No data available.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

Not enough data
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes and instability in tax policy, instead supporting the interests of businesses and a stable operating environment. The government's actions are viewed as launching the largest tax increase plan in history, which directly contradicts efforts to foster economic growth. The necessity of addressing the concerns raised by the Chamber of Commerce is emphasized.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of legal certainty and predictability for entrepreneurs, landowners, and homeowners. The speaker is strongly opposed to a sudden and uncoordinated tax hike (land tax 50% and 100%), which undermines business plans and the ability to meet obligations taken out with banks. They prefer a stable and agreed-upon tax increase (in 10% increments) rather than rushing the process.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Economic views are staunchly opposed to tax hikes, describing the budget as a "hodgepodge of stacked tax increases" that lacks any long-term vision or structural approach. The 100% rise in land tax draws particular opposition, as it undermines legal certainty for both homeowners and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the government is criticized for its failure to cut central government spending.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The economic perspectives stress the need for fiscal discipline and cost savings totaling 200 million euros at the central government level. There is support for allocating these saved resources either to the state reserve or retaining them within the 2024 budget to finance ongoing investments and national defense spending.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Although the context involves amending the State Budget Act, the speaker fails to present any concrete economic position on taxes, expenditures, or budget discipline. The focus, rather than being on economic policy, is on procedural issues.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Information is scarce. The only economic reference relates to the mention of the 2025 state budget draft, but no substantive positions regarding the budget, taxes, or spending are presented.
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2024-11-13
Regional policy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Economic perspectives are tied to the effectiveness of regional governance; the speaker rejects the ministry's assertion that counties are too small in scale for developing a business environment. In his estimation, regional development is hindered more by foolishness and the creation of illogical structures than by indecisiveness. The role of infrastructure development in regional policy is emphasized.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The economic perspectives center on the fiscal procedure, highlighting Parliament’s indispensable role in both defending and handling the state budget. The speaker is critical of the superficial nature of budget defense and explores the democratic mechanisms for allocating public funds at the local level.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

No direct economic views are presented, but the speaker calls for the uniform application of security requirements and restrictions to both non-profit organizations and commercial entities. This suggests a preference for regulatory consistency and security over granting special treatment to economic interests.
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2024-10-23
Red symbolism in public spaces

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal transparency and honesty, strongly opposing the practice of concealing costs in reserve funds, as this distorts the true state of the budget. There is also criticism regarding the government's inclination to use euphemistic terms (e.g., "negative economic growth") when describing economic contraction.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The idea of a security tax is supported, but strict fiscal discipline and earmarking are demanded. They oppose using the tax to cover general budget deficits, stressing that an extraordinary tax must be "sellable" to the public through clearly defined objectives.
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2024-10-16
State security

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The economic considerations relate to imposing language requirements on platform workers, a measure the government opposes, citing its support for existing national labor market regulations. The issue of migration quotas is being addressed as a demographic and security concern, rather than an economic necessity, highlighting the high net immigration rate.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic arguments focus on the efficiency of state governance and the reduction of bureaucracy. The draft bill is being criticized because it introduces additional expenditures, more bureaucracy, and duplication, which runs counter to the stated desire to keep public administration cost-effective.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are critical of the government’s fiscal policy, which involves raising taxes, excise duties, levies, and service charges. The speaker opposes increasing the financial burden on families and demands clarification from the government regarding the cumulative impact of tax hikes and the reduction of family benefits.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

There is not enough data.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic views emphasize the importance of agricultural competitiveness and criticize the excessive shift of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) towards environmental policy. The speaker criticizes the local government revenue base reform as hindering development and constituting an unfair redistribution of poverty. The limitations of the state’s financial capacity are also highlighted, deeming transport reforms unrealistically expensive and supporting reliance on cars in rural areas as the only affordable solution.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

It supports strong fiscal discipline and opposes increasing the state budget deficit and introducing new taxes (VAT, excises, car tax) during the economic crisis. It supports maintaining tax relief for low-wage earners, arguing that the government's plan favors the wealthy and is unfair to those with lower incomes. The necessity of avoiding instability and uncertainty in the Estonian economy is emphasized.
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2024-09-25
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

There is not enough data.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

No data available
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

Strongly opposes the tax policy being implemented, arguing that it undermines the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and weakens national security. It defends the interests of entrepreneurs, stating that they do not support either of the proposed tax options (profit tax or property tax). It considers the bringing of prisoners to Estonia to be economically unreasonable and damaging to the country's reputation, as the risks outweigh the potential financial gain.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The economic perspectives address the funding of national defense, noting the scarcity of money and referencing the government's plan to introduce a national defense tax. No specific stance is expressed regarding tax policy or economic growth; instead, the lack of resources needed to develop defense capabilities is emphasized.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

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

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic viewpoints stress the necessity of supporting local municipalities using additional central government revenue, rather than simply redistributing funds among the municipalities themselves. Tax hikes that increase the state budget (such as VAT, excise duties, the car tax, and corporate income tax) are criticized because these measures fail to improve the financial standing of local governments. The redistribution of revenue to poorer municipalities is supported, but this must be financed by central government funds.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to raising taxes, especially when they affect lower-income groups and create additional bureaucracy. Fiscal austerity is preferred, achieved by encouraging car ownership among residents in rural areas, which would reduce state costs associated with expensive public transport management. The reduction of road funding via the RES is also criticized.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The economic outlook is characterized by strong fiscal criticism, opposing the government's chosen path of tax hikes, which is viewed as both an incorrect diagnosis and a mistake. It is stressed that the complicated state of the nation's finances stems from the choices made by successive Reform Party governments, not solely from external factors.
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2024-07-15
Extraordinary Election of the Riigikogu Vice-Speakers

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The speeches do concern the supplementary budget, but the speaker does not express views on taxes, spending priorities, economic growth, or fiscal discipline.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Economic perspectives strongly defend the interests of landowners, entrepreneurs, and farmers, labeling them as the true victims of the proposed bill. Opposition is mounted against the state’s unilateral and retroactively effective changes to the tax law, arguing that these changes damage business plans and erode public trust in the government. The expansion of the revenue base for local governments is viewed as a matter of secondary importance.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The economic viewpoint is strongly against the massive raising of taxes, excises, and state fees during an economic crisis. The government’s actions are seen as a panicked attempt to fill an empty state treasury, rather than a well-thought-out policy. The speaker particularly criticizes the sharp increase in fees for personal documents, which directly affects citizens.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially amid an economic crisis and high inflation, stressing that new taxes will burden various target groups. The speaker criticizes the retroactive imposition of the tax, arguing that it violates the principle of legal certainty, and advocates for the tax to be applied only to future car owners.
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2024-06-05
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker opposes tax policy changes that reduce the net income of fixed-income groups, especially pensioners. They consider the abolition of the income tax exemption for the average pension to be a direct cut in pensions, and they prioritize the financial stability of retirees.
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2024-06-05
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker supports making the state more economical and efficient, along with reasonable cuts, but opposes the government's current approach. He/She is strongly against introducing new taxes (such as the car tax) and eliminating tax benefits (for pensions), especially when these measures violate the principle of legal certainty.
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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

Economic views are strongly opposed to raising new taxes, fees, charges, and excise duties, especially during an economic crisis and high inflation, deeming this unprecedented in Estonian history. The government's austerity policy is criticized for seeking 170 million euros primarily at the expense of families with children and pensioners. It is emphasized that the financial impact does not justify social injustice.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker is strongly opposed to the increase in land tax, arguing that it will negatively affect homeowners, entrepreneurs, and farmers. The necessity of tax certainty is emphasized, as the draft bill violates a previous commitment to limit tax increases, resulting in an additional burden amounting to hundreds of millions.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Advocates for strict budgetary discipline and increasing state budget revenues during the economic crisis, proposing a billion-euro solution (scrapping the planned abolition of the tax hump and terminating Pillar II loans). Opposes tax benefits for higher-income earners and supports reducing the tax burden on low-wage earners.
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2024-05-15
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Workplace Violations of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are focused on reducing bureaucracy, criticizing the draft legislation as yet another example of increasing administrative burden and costs. The bill increases bureaucracy for both businesses and local municipalities, which runs counter to the intended direction.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The sole economic reference is criticism directed at the government's swift adoption of the tax package last year, juxtaposed against the delay in addressing the security issue. This suggests criticism regarding the setting of priorities, but no specific economic positions concerning taxes, regulation, or the budget are actually put forward.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
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2024-05-08
Election Promises and the Fulfillment of Agreements

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Strong opposition is being expressed to the government's economic policy, citing "economic uncertainty" and a "tax war" that the government has declared against the Estonian people. Economic issues are not the central focus of the speech; rather, they are being used as an introduction to the topic of internal security, pointing to a broader lack of confidence.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Strong opposition to the upcoming income tax changes, as they increase the tax burden for all wage earners. It is stressed that the financial benefit declared by the Reform Party is not genuine; rather, it constitutes a tax hike. The focus is on the precise interpretation of tax legislation and fiscal transparency.
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2024-05-07
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Bill 344 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the tax hikes, stressing that they damage the Estonian economy, exacerbate instability, and drive up bureaucracy and administrative overhead for both the public sector and private enterprise. The draft legislation is viewed as a pathetic and irrational attempt to meet state budget requirements, specifically targeting businesses and ordinary citizens.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

No data available
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives advocate for state investment in children and family policy, viewing this as the only sustainable way to secure future taxpayers, even if financed by loans. Opposition is voiced against tax policies that eliminate tax benefits for families (such as abolishing income tax exemptions or ending joint declarations for spouses) and introduce new burdens (like the car tax). Investing in children is seen as building the future, not living off the future.
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2024-04-03
National Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Strong opposition to the government's fiscal policy, particularly the rapid implementation of several tax hike packages (including the car tax, sugar tax, and increases in excise duties and state fees). He/She criticizes the fact that the government has prioritized and pushed through the implementation of these taxes more forcefully than addressing security issues.
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2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views strongly oppose tax hikes, particularly regarding indirect and consumption taxes, and reject the introduction of new taxes (such as the car tax). They support the provision of benefits, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of cost savings and criticizing the government for lacking identified funding sources. They prefer abolishing the tax hump (the progressive income tax curve), which runs contrary to the ideology of the Social Democrats.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The economic views center on securing the financing of education through the state budget and addressing teachers' salary concerns. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee the necessary financial resources for the implementation of these agreements and to avoid a situation where agreements are cancelled due to a lack of funds.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker connects the legislative procedure with government efficiency and the prudent use of funds, stressing the necessity of sound public administration and fiscal discipline. Furthermore, he/she calls into question the sensibility of the proposed amendment regarding the utilization of state finances.
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2024-03-06
Coalition Agreement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, criticizing the government's policy for introducing new taxes. Emphasis is placed on protecting the interests of the taxpayer, and they resist energy policies that pursue "incomprehensible economic interests," rather than those of the taxpayer.
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2024-03-05
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Recall of a member of the Supervisory Board of the State Forest Management Centre and appointment of a new member" (386 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2024-02-21
The voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data
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2024-02-14
First reading of the draft Act amending the Aliens Act (European Union Blue Card) (349 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

From an economic standpoint, there is resistance to increasing bureaucracy and having the state incur additional costs due to new regulations. They prioritize preventing the influx of cheap labor, stressing that a high salary threshold (1.5 times the average wage) should be mandatory for highly qualified workers. Furthermore, concern is voiced regarding the burden imposed by social expenditures during economic crises.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic views are strongly opposed to new taxes and tax hikes, especially amid the economic crisis and high inflation, calling this approach to economic recovery inadequate. Instead of using these methods for fiscal consolidation, it is recommended that the enforcement of abolishing the non-existent "tax hump" be abandoned. It is emphasized that people who cover their own transportation costs (by purchasing a car) are supporting society and should not be subjected to additional taxation.
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2024-02-14
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic views are cautious, opposing the solution to the labor shortage through the active recruitment of workers from third countries. The speaker emphasizes the lack of restrictions on the existing open labor market (EU, high-wage earners) and warns against rising social expenditures, especially during crises.
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2024-02-07
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they diminish business competitiveness and worsen people's livelihoods. The speaker favors fiscal prudence, recommending the abandonment of the tax hump abolition, which would bring the state a greater financial gain than the car tax. The focus is on protecting economic growth and competitiveness.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The economic outlook is heavily geared towards abandoning the advantage of cheap labor in favor of science-based development, which is the cornerstone of building a welfare state. The speaker opposes changes to the quota policy, arguing that such changes would result in the mass influx of low-wage workers—a direction that is both incorrect and unsustainable for Estonia's competitiveness.
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2024-01-24
Voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Not enough data.
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2024-01-24
Money

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Supports increased spending on education and the social sector (welfare reform), noting that current funding levels are insufficient. It demands fiscal clarity and identified funding sources for major reforms. It is skeptical of the government's alleged cuts and fears that new taxes will be introduced or existing ones raised instead.
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