By Plenary Sessions: Priit Sibul
Total Sessions: 99
Fully Profiled: 99
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
We support the use of tax policy (specifically, lowering the VAT rate) as a means to foster economic growth. The primary emphasis is placed on enhancing the competitiveness and export capabilities of the food industry.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Economic positions are expressed in the defense of property rights, standing in opposition to state restrictions (neo-nationalization) which impose obligations (land tax) on the landowner without providing the opportunity to use the land. This points to a resistance against state intervention that diminishes the value of property without compensation.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives address the regulation of services and labor requirements within public transportation, which is defined as a public service. The preference is for stricter regulations (transparency, language proficiency), prioritizing consumer and societal standards over the interests of service providers seeking deregulation.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Prefers fiscal discipline and budget transparency, expressing skepticism toward taking on additional loans and changing budgetary rules to fulfill election promises. They criticize the practice of holding projected costs in reserve, which suggests a desire to show a better budget position or deficit than the actual situation.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and efficiency in spending, challenging subsidies that lack a clear economic rationale (such as the Tartu–Riga train line). Clarity is demanded regarding the state's long-term commitments, including compensation for the losses incurred by Eesti Raudtee (Estonian Railways) and the implementation of baseline funding for public transport.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
They advocate for lowering taxes to stimulate the economy, particularly cutting VAT on foodstuffs, with the goal of improving industrial competitiveness and keeping final prices in check. They oppose raising taxes during an economic downturn, viewing such a move as unreasonable and inflationary.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives focus on public investments, offering strong support for Rail Baltic and voicing concern when funds are diverted from crucial investments during budget planning. The emphasis is placed squarely on safeguarding strategic investments.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic policy stances are anti-inflationary and fiscally prudent. There is recognition of the need to comply with budget rules by increasing the revenue stream, but concern is highlighted that tax hikes themselves will drive up prices. The goal is to find a solution that protects the budget's revenue side while simultaneously preventing further price inflation.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Economic perspectives favor market development and opportunity creation, while raising concerns about overly stringent regulations that could impede the realization of economic potential. The focus is on financial sector oversight, which must be flexible enough for new entrants, while simultaneously excluding unscrupulous opportunists.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and question the sensibility of setting performance-based pay in the public sector. The speaker demands clarity regarding the costs associated with the Competition Authority's supplementary task, citing the necessity of knowing the precise scope of work.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and transparency when it comes to public sector payroll. There is a preference for cash wages over benefits, and criticism is directed at expenditures that trigger additional fringe benefit tax liabilities. The impact of inflation and the necessity of motivating employees are acknowledged, but it is insisted that this motivation must be delivered via monetary compensation.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives manifest themselves as a demand for fiscal responsibility and transparency in public procurement, especially concerning large defense expenditures. The criticism addresses the inefficient use of public funds (defective weapons) and the proper accounting of inventory (707.8 million euros).
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Expresses concern regarding the state's finances and the efficient use of public funds, criticizing vague tax schemes (the security tax) and the negative impact of the VAT increase on the defense budget (resulting in less ammunition). It raises the question of how funding for cultural objects can be guaranteed when the addition of new projects strains the existing budget.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Highly critical of the government's tax strategy, particularly regarding the introduction of the car tax and its subsequent partial softening, viewing this whole affair as political hypocrisy. They also criticize decisions related to corporate income tax, referring to the move as a "rescue" after the taxes had already been imposed.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives focus on the financial impact of regulations, expressing concern that local governments are being granted the right to charge for services they essentially do not provide. Also of concern are the economic aspects of waste import and potential higher fees or exemptions for imported waste.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives address the regulation of real estate development, stressing the necessity of preventing issues and ensuring the protection of those who have purchased property. There is support for incorporating compensation mechanisms (such as glazing) into the planning process, which indicates a regulatory approach focused on consumer protection and risk prevention.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and concern over the direct cost of regulatory reforms to the taxpayer and society. The speaker calls for clarity regarding the financial price tag of the waste reform, even if it leads to potential savings in EU fines.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Budgetary views emphasize fiscal discipline and the careful timing of expenditures, prioritizing the planning of costs for the next fiscal year. The speaker calls for accountability and transparency when reallocating budget resources (e.g., transferring funds from development projects to repair works).
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The economic views are implicit, but they reveal strong skepticism and opposition toward economic regulation and legislation based on climate goals. The speaker considers the "climate-resilient economy" law pointless and advises against pursuing it.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Economic perspectives strongly emphasize the inviolability of private property and the necessity of fair compensation in the event of nationalization. Criticism is directed at the state's actions, which essentially seize property while compensating only for the nominal increase (160 euros/ha) rather than the property's market value (125,000 euros). There is support for easing regulations on businesses (such as establishing factories and developing operational capacity).
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong defender of private property and market economy principles, opposing state intervention that diminishes the value of land. He criticizes the government's actions, which result in a drop in land prices and offer insufficient compensation (160 euros per hectare), deeming this unfair.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views are centered on concerns regarding the sensible use of taxpayer money, criticizing overly expensive and narrowly applicable investments ("niche products") within the internal security sector. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the unreasonable financial burden imposed on local municipalities due to the care reform, indicating a need to review the distribution of costs between the state and local authorities.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data. Economic policy positions (taxes, spending, regulations) are entirely absent.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
It strongly supports domestic enterprise and innovation, insisting that the expertise and skills of Estonian businesses in drone development be utilized within the internal security sector. It criticizes public procurements that favor foreign (Chinese) suppliers over local companies.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic considerations emphasize the need to protect domestic consumers from high electricity prices and ensure the stability of the Estonian economy. The speaker opposes policies that place ideological goals ahead of economic criteria (such as price and overall economic performance), warning that the current approach could harm the business environment.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints are critical of the taxation that places a disproportionately large burden on practical vehicles used by large families or those essential for national defense. A tax system that takes social and defense-related needs into account is preferred.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data. State contracts and the leasing of assets to monasteries are mentioned, but this is treated in the context of an administrative and legal problem, not as broader economic policy positions.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker supports economic growth and higher value-added jobs, but is skeptical about the introduction of cheap foreign labor, fearing that it will not solve the structural problems facing the manufacturing industry. They are demanding strict control over quotas and exceptions to prevent a mass influx of low-cost labor.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports right-wing politics and is concerned about labor regulations, questioning why the importation of skilled workers is considered problematic when exceptions already apply if one pays one and a half times the salary. This indicates a desire to simplify the access of qualified labor to the Estonian market.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views strongly criticize tax hikes (VAT, car tax), arguing that they increase state expenditures (especially in the defense sector) and hinder people's ability to manage their finances. He opposes the car tax, which taxes vehicles with larger engine capacities, noting that these vehicles are necessary for both the Defense Forces and residents of rural areas.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal discipline and transparency, demanding clear figures regarding the allocation of 2.6 billion and the potential cost increase stemming from indexing. The speaker is closely monitoring the government’s consultations with market participants, such as Utilitas and Enefit Green.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Economic perspectives center on fiscal responsibility and consumer protection, raising concerns over the final cost of the 2.6 billion euro subsidy and its subsequent indexation. There is a demand for transparent cost calculation, indicating a cautious approach toward large state subsidies.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Expresses concern regarding the competitiveness of Estonia's future energy price in 2040, despite significant capacity expansion. Emphasizes the importance of the cost of capital (the price of money) for major national energy developments and explores ways to reduce this cost. Supports considering the option of applying to Europe for an exemption concerning oil shale.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Data unavailable.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are tied to immigration policy, specifically raising questions about the scope of language requirements imposed on high-earning specialists. This demonstrates an understanding of the categories of economic migration, but there is no clear stance regarding taxes, regulations, or economic growth.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize that national defense funding must surpass budget criteria and other major expenditures, such as the 2.4 billion support measure for offshore wind parks. Criticism is directed at the timing and objective of the security tax, which is set to expire before the planned acquisition of ordnance is complete.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker voiced strong opposition to the use of state funds to reanimate the failed company (Nordica), emphasizing the necessity of fiscal discipline. The criticism centers on questions of state aid regulations and economic viability, casting doubt on the rationale for providing the 1.5 million euro loan.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of reducing the administrative burden and ensuring regulatory predictability within the business environment, allowing auditors and companies to plan their operations effectively. The speaker is concerned that administrative changes (specifically, the merging of water utility companies) will lead to price increases for consumers and an unfair distribution of costs.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on budget discipline and the transparency of expenditures. Concerns are being raised that the education reform (extending compulsory education until the age of 18) will require additional funding, the sources of which are unclear, especially given the necessity for individualized attention and support staff.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker is critical of the government's attempts to balance the budget, especially when this comes at the expense of social services and families. He/She stresses that the tax hikes and cuts have failed to deliver the expected benefits for national defense; instead, they have actually diminished public support for defense funding. He/She opposes lowering the cap on parental benefits and eliminating support payments for pensioners.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are centered on concerns regarding the impact of tax increases (land tax) on the competitiveness of producers (agricultural producers, forest owners). Emphasis is placed on fiscal discipline and ensuring the transparency and fairness of state funding mechanisms (the Equalization Fund calculator) concerning local municipalities.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic views emphasize global competitiveness and are strongly opposed to regulations and bureaucracy. The speaker favors initiatives that help Europe advance in global competition, rather than protectionist measures such as erecting barriers or redistribution.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes that the budget is a question of political choices, but their specific positions regarding taxes, regulations, or economic growth are not made clear. The focus is strictly on maintaining tight control over budget expenditure lines (the firing range) and demanding transparency.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective focuses on controlling the details of the state budget and ensuring fiscal transparency. It supports channeling investments toward long-term and anticipated projects, while simultaneously questioning the priority given to investments that arise suddenly.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of ensuring tax revenue and preventing tax migration to neighboring countries. The speaker supports adopting considerations that would factor in, during taxation, whether a specific economic sector (such as alcohol production) generates added value for the Estonian economy. The preference is for differentiated taxation that would support domestic production.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic views focus on cutting social expenditures while opposing the lowering of the parental benefit ceiling and any sharp increase in healthcare co-payments. They demand a clear accounting of the basis upon which the cut decisions were made, also referencing the issue of need-based support. The position ostensibly prioritizes maintaining families' sense of security over implementing austerity measures.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are aimed at reducing bureaucracy and achieving cost savings, contrasting with the 15 million euro cost and administrative burden imposed on 422 companies by the accompanying draft legislation. It supports easing the regulatory load on the private sector, noting that rules established by the European Central Bank already exist within the banking sector.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic positions focus on taxation and the transparency of state budget expenditures, particularly concerning the new security tax. A clear overview is demanded regarding how much tax revenue is collected and what the specific investments are, broken down by year. Fiscal accountability is emphasized.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints center on fiscal transparency and the targeted utilization of the new tax revenue. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of knowing how much of the new tax will go directly to the defense sector (for the procurement of ammunition) and how much will be allocated for other purposes, demanding a year-by-year breakdown.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views strongly oppose tax hikes, seeing them merely as a way to collect over 200 million euros rather than actually solving problems. They support limited state intervention in citizens' financial affairs and favor a governmental structure based on private property and a market economy, citing Siim Kallas’s manifesto. The state’s excessive meddling in citizens’ finances is criticized.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
It demands concrete, scheduled transparency concerning the rising tax burden, indicating concern over fiscal discipline and the financial strain on citizens. While supporting major investments in security, it remains critical of implementing a broad-based security tax and the ambiguity surrounding financial distribution (i.e., defense versus other security needs).
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic viewpoints are strongly against arbitrarily and hastily imposed wealth taxes, particularly when they are potentially unconstitutional. There is an emphasis on the necessity of a reasonable and predictable tax environment that does not retroactively punish people who have acquired assets.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Strongly opposes tax hikes that threaten the economy and lack predictability, especially within the agricultural sector. It emphasizes that tax policy should not be driven solely by the need to balance the budget, but must instead consider the context of the taxpayer, the entrepreneur, and environmental and agricultural policy. It criticizes large, non-transparent subsidies (wind energy).
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic views expressed strongly oppose tax hikes and the taxation of wealth, championing private property and the principles of a market economy. The speaker criticizes government interference in citizens' financial affairs and stands against leftist ideology, which advocates for the redistribution of wealth through wealth taxation. He also points out that amendments to the income tax law will result in euros flowing into the pockets of millionaires as well.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially concerning VAT and land tax, viewing them as inhibitors of economic growth. It is emphasized that the government should trust entrepreneurs and take their opinions into account, which is a more crucial litmus test than trust in politicians. This cascade of taxes is seen as worsening Estonia's economic situation compared to its neighbors.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are sharply critical of raising taxes and the redistribution of wealth, a stance demonstrated by opposition to expanding the land tax cap. Concerns are raised regarding the financial burden placed on landowners and the potential for property transfers. Furthermore, strict fiscal control over large energy subsidies is essential to prevent millions from being wasted.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on concerns regarding the labor shortage and criticism regarding the substance of innovation, which appears to be merely the renaming of simple jobs. There is support for stricter control over foreigners entering the labor market to ensure compliance with language requirements.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strongly opposes new taxes aimed at filling the budget rather than incentivizing economic behavior. Criticizes the taxation of sugary drinks, arguing that it feels like a punishment and could impede product development. Emphasizes that economic measures must undergo a thorough impact analysis.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Economic viewpoints express skepticism regarding the use of fines to cover procedural costs, emphasizing that the public sector and the bodies issuing the fines are maintained at the taxpayer's expense. This highlights concerns about fiscal clarity and the taxpayer's understanding of legal cost structures.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of price stability. Doubts are being raised about the effectiveness of a tight monetary policy (maintaining high interest rates) if it fails to curb inflation in Estonia.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic considerations address the long-term sustainability and viability of financing state investments (cultural objects). The core question is whether separate funding for large-scale projects will be fiscally sensible in the future.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views support prioritizing local food producers in public procurement, moving away from the lowest-price (competitive bidding) principle. The objective is to guarantee national food security and bolster the local economy, even if it requires foregoing purely price-driven competition. He/She stresses the necessity of self-sufficiency in food production.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no data available on economic views, tax policy, or budgetary discipline.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives address the sustainability and funding of the healthcare system. The speaker is exploring the possibility of incorporating private health insurance to ease the burden on the public system and provide options for those willing to contribute extra. This indicates an openness to utilizing market-based solutions within the social sphere.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize strict fiscal discipline and the responsible use of public funds. It is required that taxpayer resources and the money from the European Union transition funds be used judiciously, and that the funded projects be sustainable in the future without requiring additional taxpayer support.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views center on the equal and sensible use of taxpayer money in education, opposing the current per-capita funding model that generates inequality based on the ownership structure of schools. Additional resources and support for the system are demanded to solve dropout problems, rather than merely exchanging words.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the systematic structure and long-term sustainability of the financing mechanisms for national cultural facilities. A concern is raised regarding whether the state will be able to maintain duplicating major facilities, financed from various sources, in the future. The discussion revolves around the funds of the Cultural Endowment and their distribution.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize competitiveness, stability, and economic growth, identifying high energy prices and an unstable tax environment as the primary obstacles. The speaker expresses support for the role of entrepreneurs in driving the economy and is concerned about the erosion of Estonia's competitive advantages (cheap labor). He also questions whether "profiteering" is a genuine issue or merely a case of looking for trouble.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are expressed in opposition to the car tax, as it penalizes families who need heavier vehicles out of necessity, not luxury. In the energy sector, solutions are supported that would reduce price volatility and improve crisis readiness, proposing either lowering the price of the universal service or discussing the potential merger of the Baltic stock exchange areas.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is too little data.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker advocates for state intervention and public sector contribution to development activities during challenging economic times. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of utilizing public funds to stimulate innovation and attract private capital, which indicates a distinctly pro-growth economic perspective.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal prudence and long-term planning, emphasizing strict adherence to the budgetary strategy. The speaker demands clarification regarding the legal basis and the long-term (four-year) binding nature of a specific financial measure (0.25%).
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data. The speech focuses exclusively on social and legal issues.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker stresses the necessity of sound public finances and sharply criticizes the failure to achieve the planned savings (150 million). Issuing bonds ("billions in additional bonds will be issued") is preferred over implementing new taxes (such as a car tax), viewing the latter as unreasonable. The stance is fiscally conservative, demanding accountability from the government.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data.