By Plenary Sessions: Riina Sikkut
Total Sessions: 39
Fully Profiled: 39
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility, budget neutrality, and long-term sustainability. The speaker is strongly opposed to cutting taxes using borrowed money, considering it both costly and unfair because it primarily favors those with middle and higher incomes. They warn that irresponsible policy could lead to a downgrade of the country's sovereign rating.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
We favor strict fiscal discipline, strongly opposing the use of borrowed funds to cover permanent expenditures and any deviation from a balanced budget. We oppose tax giveaways directed at the wealthiest 10% and emphasize the necessity of responsible fiscal policy to keep interest costs under control. From a budgetary standpoint, creating reserves (buffers) for the next crisis is considered crucial.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker stressed the necessity of fiscal discipline, expressing concern over the growing structural deficit, which fails to improve even as economic growth recovers. Strong skepticism was voiced regarding the government's ability to achieve a €1.5 billion improvement in the budgetary position by 2030 through tax increases, citing the public's persistent reluctance to accept increased taxation.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports the allocation of national resources to mitigate socio-economic inequality within the education system (redistribution). It emphasizes that in performance-based budgeting, metrics must be geared towards addressing politically prioritized issues. It supports additional funding for the hiring of support specialists and for increasing teachers' salaries.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Supports the reduction of bureaucracy and cost savings, questioning the necessity of the ministerial position. It is critical of the government's economic strategy, which focuses on creating low-productivity jobs instead of alleviating labor shortages. Emphasis is placed on the need to address the shortage of skilled workers and move toward the goal of becoming a country with productivity higher than the European Union average.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker advocates for strong fiscal discipline, insisting on compliance with domestic budget rules and emphasizing the necessity of the agreed-upon tax hikes. A warning is issued regarding the potential doubling of the debt burden and the resulting consequences (rising prices, more expensive borrowing). Support is voiced for increasing competition in the banking market by making it easier to transfer housing loans, and for adhering to the principle of responsible lending.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The necessity of continuous investment in IT security and data utilization is emphasized, particularly during budget negotiations. The speaker warns against achieving cost savings at the expense of IT investments, as this could materialize security risks. This points to support for strategic investments rather than strict fiscal discipline.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The individual/party favors targeted tax relief (specifically, shifting the tax bracket threshold) and responsible fiscal policy, while criticizing the increase in the national debt burden. They oppose eliminating the tax hump entirely, arguing that it provides a disproportionate benefit to the wealthiest individuals (those earning 4,000–6,000 euros per month). Furthermore, they support working families and low-income earners, but criticize the ineffectiveness of lowering the VAT on food products.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic views concern the distribution and management of state resources among government agencies. It is emphasized that sufficient resources must be available to ensure high-quality and transparent work, noting that decisions regarding these resources are made in the Riigikogu chamber.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views focus on national strategic development (defense industry park) and public sector labor issues. Targeted financial measures are supported, such as salary coefficients, to alleviate regional inequality and the shortage of specific teachers (mathematics, natural sciences).
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Supports robust regulation in the financial market, particularly concerning non-bank credit, to ensure consumer protection and market stability. It views the operation of banking, the stock exchange, and non-life insurance as satisfactory, but identifies a need to intervene to mitigate risks within the credit market. The objective is to shield consumers from excessive debt burdens stemming from their misunderstanding of the true cost of credit.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Critical of the approach that seeks to achieve the "lowest cost" or "Excel optimality" in crisis measures, emphasizing that preparedness requires investment. It also notes the government's previous plans regarding the car tax and income tax hikes, criticizing the inconsistency of their positions.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize strict fiscal discipline and the responsible use of public funds. The speaker opposes erroneous advance payments totaling tens of millions, demanding systematic control and accountability in the management of state budgetary resources.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize boosting productivity and ensuring a decent income, opposing the promotion of low-wage immigration that fails to increase productivity. They support the retraining of the unemployed and the implementation of sector-specific wage criteria. They are strongly skeptical regarding the establishment of nuclear energy, arguing that it would require substantial public resources and result in expensive energy.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views focus on social justice and the long-term sustainability of the state. Criticism is directed at regressive consumption taxes and the low proportion of capital taxes, both of which exacerbate inequality. Compensatory measures are demanded for low-wage earners (such as raising the subsistence level), and concern is expressed regarding Estonia's lagging productivity and the growth of the national debt.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly opposes both the tax cut aimed at foreign online casinos and the importation of cheaper foreign labor. He/She indirectly supports tax relief for consumers, criticizing the absence of a VAT exemption for foodstuffs.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Supports social justice and a more progressive tax system, criticizing the raising of consumption taxes and the maintenance of low capital taxes, which increases the concentration of wealth. It warns that increasing the flexibility of employment contracts shifts business risks onto employees and hinders the restructuring of the economy towards higher productivity sectors. It supports large fines imposed by the Competition Authority as a deterrent against anti-competitive practices.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
These economic perspectives emphasize strong state intervention in consumer protection, particularly concerning consumer credit and quick loans, while also supporting restrictions on advertising. They are critical of the government's actions, which appear to protect certain business interests at the expense of competition and consumers. Furthermore, they support improving the procedure for collective representative actions to better guarantee consumer rights.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic views are shifting towards economic nationalism, emphasizing the need to boost domestic value added and reduce reliance on foreign capital. Calls are being made for equal opportunities for local Estonian companies to invest in production, aiming to raise the value of exported goods above one euro per kilogram.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Economic views tend towards social support and redistribution, especially given the rising cost of living. Direct social benefits (such as child benefits) are preferred over tax concessions, as this approach is considered more effective in addressing social concerns.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on fiscal responsibility, stressing that political decisions regarding infrastructure projects commit the state budget to covering the maintenance costs for decades. This contrasts with the notion that infrastructure is purely a business endeavor, emphasizing instead the necessity of national strategic management.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Economic perspectives stress the importance of long-term fiscal sustainability and the necessity of addressing the structural deficit, simultaneously criticizing the government's short-term budgetary maneuvering. There is support for increasing needs-based social benefits (specifically the subsistence minimum) to mitigate the effects of inflation, and a proposal has also been put forward to reduce the VAT rate on food items.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker supports progressive taxation and opposes regressive taxes, such as the VAT hike, which disproportionately burdens low-income earners. They emphasize the necessity of funding defense expenditures fairly, rather than cutting social spending. The speaker is a proponent of labor interests, noting that the rapid increase in the minimum wage has helped narrow the wage gap.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It advocates for expanding the tax base, considering the taxation of assets and capital, and opposes raising consumption taxes (VAT), as this harms domestic demand and economic growth. It supports progressive income taxation to maintain fiscal neutrality and equity, criticizing the unfair impact of abolishing the tax hump. Warnings are issued against excessive reliance on high tax rates applied to a narrow base.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker sharply criticized the inconsistency of the government's tax policy, pointing to the frequent changes in income tax legislation. They support lowering the income requirement for skilled labor but stressed that this must be accompanied by state budget expenditures on language training and integration programs.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Direct economic views are not articulated, but the emphasis on mathematical skills and dealing with artificial intelligence suggests a conviction that developing human capital is essential for ensuring future economic competitiveness. Education is viewed as a crucial investment for tackling technological challenges.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker advocates for targeted regulation of listed companies to achieve social objectives, finding it a necessary measure for improving gender balance. They argue that this is not onerous, as the activities of listed companies are already heavily regulated, and they believe that balanced governing bodies make better decisions.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Supports robust regulation and the expansion of the Competition Authority's mandate to ensure fair competition. Labor policy emphasizes the necessity of social guarantees for platform workers, noting that their increased overtime is driven by rising food and rental costs. Economically, it is acknowledged that transport links in sparsely populated areas (such as ferries) are not self-sustaining and require state aid for investment and maintenance.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly favor significant investments in renewable energy, emphasizing that developers must be capable of launching these projects profitably and securing the necessary financing. The objective is locally sourced, affordable, and green electricity, which supports the nation's economic independence and reduces reliance on other countries. The potential of biogas as a local gas source is also mentioned.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports the strict regulation and taxation of addictive products, recommending the introduction of an excise duty on nicotine products. It views regulation as necessary because tobacco and nicotine products are "light commodities that move easily across borders."
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective focuses on fair compensation for labor and improving social security for cultural workers. It supports paying performance bonuses to those who achieve strategic goals ahead of schedule, emphasizing a results-based approach in wage policy.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives support innovation, research and development, and the involvement of businesses in offering novel treatment options. At the same time, strict regulation (equal treatment) is considered necessary in the nicotine products market to ensure public health benefits and prevent consumption from shifting to unregulated alternatives.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Their economic views lean heavily toward the working class, emphasizing the protection of workers' income stability and opposing the transfer of business risks onto employees. They criticize government plans that make income contingent, especially in a society marked by inequality.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views lean towards redistribution and social justice, emphasizing the importance of reducing inequality. The speaker doubts the capacity of narrow tax policies to solve deep economic problems and advocates for considering broader national or municipal support programs to improve people's livelihoods.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives support the development of innovation and high-tech treatment methods in Estonia, viewing the hospital exemption as a development opportunity for Estonian hospitals, universities, and companies. Regulatory changes are supported that reduce administrative burden and accelerate processes in order to foster scientific progress.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views support regulatory intervention in the management of listed companies, with the aim of improving gender balance—a move the speaker believes leads to better governance quality and decision-making. The position taken is that this is not excessive bureaucracy, but rather a necessary change for improving the economic environment.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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