By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 125
Fully Profiled: 125
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic considerations center on utilizing tax policy to achieve regional and social objectives. Preference is given to measures that provide an advantage to local farmers and support access to fresh food.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
He/She strongly supports social spending and direct financial support for families, demanding that the surplus funds (11 million euros) be directed toward the sector of children and families. He/She opposes punitive taxes (such as the car tax) and criticizes methods used to seize people's bank accounts. He/She supports measures that improve the economic participation of informal caregivers in the labor market by offering them state-guaranteed health insurance.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker emphasizes fiscal discipline and accountability, strongly opposing persistent budget deficits, especially those lacking a long-term solution. Criticism is also leveled at the efficiency of public sector spending, specifically questioning the allocation of tens of thousands of euros for executive recruitment when funds for core operations are simultaneously lacking.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to halt the decline in purchasing power and boost domestic consumption. The objective is to achieve the level of economic growth and prosperity that neighboring countries have managed to maintain or increase, pointing to the necessity of changing the current economic strategy.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Supports the central redistribution of income to local governments through financial instruments, seeing this as part of supporting rural areas. It views the depopulation of rural areas as an economic problem that increases state costs.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Supports the increase in social spending for families, emphasizing that due to the low birth rate, funds (10–11 million) are left over in the education and social sectors, and this money should be redirected into family policy. The subject criticizes the previous reduction of family benefits and the introduction of the car tax, arguing that these actions send negative signals to families regarding a lack of stability.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic views support the reinstatement of targeted social and family benefits, especially for large families. It is emphasized that the state has an obligation to signal support to people in difficult financial circumstances, finding the necessary funds for this from the budget that remains due to unborn children.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic positions are strongly focused on social justice and income redistribution, opposing tax policies that favor the wealthy. It supports directing the state's surplus funds toward increasing family benefits to improve the livelihood of low-wage earners. It questions the government's assessment of the state's financial abundance and demands its quantification.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The economic views focus on fair compensation for personnel in national defense, demanding the reallocation of defense budget funds to ensure a motivating salary system for lower-level employees. The speaker criticizes the system where pay raises only reach management, which demonstrates a strong commitment to labor welfare.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker opposes tax increases (car tax, income tax) and damaging the state budget, criticizing the plan to abolish the tax hump as a 500 million euro loss to the national treasury. He defends liberal principles in savings management, specifically advocating for the liberalization of the second pension pillar. In his view, economic policy should support the financial security of families and prevent the deepening of poverty.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints emphasize the transparency and accountability of state funding, particularly concerning subsidies for media outlets. There is opposition to using state funds to purchase political loyalty, requiring clear criteria and conditions for the allocation of these grants.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic views are strongly opposed to taxes and state liabilities, arguing that they increase expenditures for both individuals and businesses, thereby contradicting the promise to end the 'tax festival.' The platform favors the continued role of private firms in service provision rather than municipal intervention, supporting overall cost reduction.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views only mention the handling of competition law, criticizing its previous neglect and highlighting its current diligent enforcement. Specific positions regarding taxes or expenditures are lacking.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations relate to the financial needs of the healthcare sector. It is noted that potential savings were mentioned during the discussions of the bill, but it is emphasized that the money saved should be used to improve other treatment options.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Insufficient data
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Not enough data
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch opponent of tax hikes, calling them drivers of inflation and a means of taking a billion euros out of people's pockets. He advocates easing the tax burden on working individuals, restoring tax benefits for families with children, and preserving the tax exemption for land beneath one's home. Economic policy should focus on restoring competitiveness and supporting low-income individuals and families.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize boosting productivity and competitiveness, requiring the state to take an active role in correcting errors. The speaker strongly advocates for valuing STEM subjects and engineering professions, as these guarantee high salary prospects and numerous job opportunities for young people.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly regarding the reversal of excise duty increases, in order to curb inflation and ensure people have more disposable income. The government's tax policy is criticized, and calls are made for alternative funding sources, citing the Reform Party's plan to abolish the 'tax hump' as a potential area for savings.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic arguments support increased state funding for local municipalities to alleviate their financial shortfalls. It is stressed that local governments face significant social care costs due to the aging population, leading to a scarcity of resources for infrastructure upkeep. This stance advocates for channeling resources to ensure the sustainability of the regional economy and the continued presence of the population.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker identifies as a member of a right-wing party who supports the private sector and motivated entrepreneurs. However, he criticizes the current system where the profit margins of nursing home operators are disproportionate to the affordability of the service, suggesting that the system favors profits over accessibility. He calls for a reassessment of the funding model.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the underfunding of the social sector, highlighting a 50 million euro shortfall in the special care sector, which indicates the necessity of increasing public spending. As a solution, the involvement of the private sector is proposed in order to save the investment costs of the state and local governments.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
They are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially regarding indirect taxes (VAT, excises), arguing that these directly hurt the poorest segments of society and compromise their ability to cope financially. They criticize the government's tax spree, which has increased the tax burden by over a billion euros, and demand a plan to curb rising prices. Furthermore, they believe that the nursing home reform primarily serves the profits of the administrative company owners rather than the interests of society, and call for a complete revision of the funding model.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Tax hikes (including the car tax) are being opposed, as they have worsened people's standard of living and eroded social guarantees. The social reform is criticized as being an overly socialist system for those who pay taxes proportionally, since they only receive a universal basic rate in return, rather than proportional compensation.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes the proposed tax increases (including VAT, fuel excise duty, the car tax, and income tax on pensions), arguing that they disproportionately harm lower-income individuals and rural populations. He criticizes the market-based approach to social welfare and calls for a greater financial commitment from the state. Furthermore, he advocates for a reform of corporate income tax to incentivize local municipalities to create jobs.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports regulatory measures designed to ensure that local residents within the wind farm's impact zone receive economic benefits. This includes selling electricity at cost price, granting exemptions from renewable energy charges, and reducing network fees—potentially down to zero—for consumers living in the affected area. The objective is to create jobs and guarantee the region's competitiveness, whereas regions that exclude renewable energy development should be subject to higher fees.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views indirectly relate to the healthcare sector, noting that during the discussion of the draft legislation, emphasis was placed on the potential savings it could generate for the health system. The speaker stresses that the money saved should be utilized to enhance treatment options, citing the necessity within a sector that has ever-growing financial needs.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic standpoints advocate for increased expenditures via salary increases for certain public sector professions (coaches, teachers, police officers, and rescuers). The emphasis is placed on fair compensation for the workforce and prioritizing these items in the state budget.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
They advocate for social transfers and benefits aimed at alleviating poverty, but are vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that these reduce purchasing power and make it harder for people to cope financially. Furthermore, they criticize the structure of the second pension pillar, asserting that it collectively supports bank fund managers and Swedish pensioners, rather than benefiting the Estonian economy or low-income individuals.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of regulating the social services market to prevent excessive profits being made using public funds. The speaker criticizes the situation where the prices of nursing homes increased by 15–40%, while wages failed to rise adequately, pointing to the failure of the funding model.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It strongly opposes the increase in the tax burden (VAT, car tax) and accuses the government of exacerbating the European Union's highest inflation rate. It demands affordable electricity prices for consumers and businesses and criticizes the government for taking a billion euros out of people's pockets. The focus is on the disregard for poverty eradication goals and ongoing livelihood issues.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective focuses on the social justice and distributive impact of tax policy. The speaker criticizes the structure of the motor vehicle tax because it treats socially vulnerable groups unfairly. The preference is for a tax system that offers adequate exemptions for large families and people with disabilities.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker advocates for the fight for equal pay within boards, prioritizing this over gender quotas, which, in their estimation, may not directly reduce the wage gap. This indicates a preference for direct pay equality measures instead of mandatory representation in governing bodies.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize prioritizing local labor (NEET youth) over foreign workers. The introduction of foreign labor is viewed negatively, as it requires additional funding to manage mass immigration and sidelines our own people from the job market. Measures that encourage our youth to enter the labor market are supported.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic positions emphasize the necessity of utilizing domestic resources to prevent rising electricity prices and halt the country's impoverishment. This stance opposes the support of renewable energy, arguing that it is associated with high costs and the deterioration of the nation's economic situation.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing economic revitalization and criticizes the government for wasting valuable time on bureaucracy during a period of tax increases and other pressing issues. They are vehemently opposed to trade with Russia, viewing it as "fattening up" a terror regime and utterly hypocritical.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic platform focuses on opposing tax hikes (VAT, car tax) and budget cuts, arguing that these measures severely impact families with children and deepen overall insecurity. It supports indexing and standardizing social benefits to mitigate the risk of poverty and guarantee long-term financial stability. Economic barriers are viewed as the primary reason why families are unable to have the number of children they desire.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax hikes (VAT, car tax) and cuts to family benefits, viewing these measures as undermining the economic security of families. They support a greater state financial investment in families with children, including indexing benefits and compensating for child-related expenses, to mitigate the rising cost of living. Criticism is leveled against the modification of the income tax exemption, which favors high-income earners at the expense of those with lower wages.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes burdensome tax hikes and views the government's recent proposals as merely cosmetic, lacking substantive impact. They support tax relief and reforms designed to mitigate the effects of inflation on families and pensioners, citing the need for socio-political redistribution.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations focus on the transparency and allocation of energy project costs. The speaker is worried about how the expenses related to the damage, repair, and protection of subsea cables will affect the price of energy. They question whether these costs should be passed directly onto the energy price or who should bear the expense, hinting at resistance to burdening consumers.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives relate to supporting livestock farmers and protecting them from damage caused by predators, specifically those who are "struggling with predators." This highlights the need to safeguard economic activity in rural areas and ensure the livelihood of their residents.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker does not present economic views but stresses that political decisions should not be dictated by market conditions. He/She deplores the behavior of political parties motivated by pandering to voters rather than by constitutional values.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives concern the role of state funding in academic autonomy, emphasizing that because universities are state-funded, this grants a member of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) the right to intervene in the consideration of ethical and political decisions. Broader economic themes (taxes, trade) are absent.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views expressed are fiscally critical and focused on protecting the taxpayer. The speaker opposes massive subsidies (€2.6 billion) that benefit selected businesses and criticizes both tax increases and the removal of tax benefits for families. It is stressed that the Estonian people are essentially paying themselves into poverty, and questions are raised regarding the inclusion of infrastructure defense costs in the price of energy.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There's not much data.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on the necessity of maintaining social benefits, criticizing the situation where the target group loses the ability to receive funds from the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Furthermore, they oppose new regulations that create additional bureaucracy for those involved with horses.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic views focus on social support and the financial security of families. We oppose cuts to benefits for families with children, as this directly impacts their sense of security. We support the crucial role of financial assistance for families and the reinstatement of child benefit indexation.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to tighten labor market regulations to protect the interests of honest entrepreneurs and workers from unfair competition. State intervention is supported to prevent the undercutting of prices and the lowering of wage levels caused by illegal labor.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is little data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Strong opposition is being expressed to the proposed car tax, which is deemed too burdensome, especially for large families who rely on transportation. The focus is on alleviating the tax burden for socially vulnerable groups, in direct contrast to the burden imposed by the state.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
No data available.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views focus on the social budget and targeted spending. The speaker is opposed to the specific cut of 101,000 euros and supports national investment in children's extracurricular education.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views center on the actual costs and financial transparency of the energy transition, demanding clarity in the accounting of grid investments. Support is given for state intervention at the European Union level to ensure aid and special provisions for regional industries (oil shale chemistry).
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Critical of the government's austerity measures and tax increases, which are seen as reneging on promises and implemented without proper analysis, thereby harming the most vulnerable segments of society. It is emphasized that the predictability of the legal framework is a prerequisite for a competitive business environment.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes fiscal responsibility and concern regarding the state's financial difficulties, which they assess as being both alleged and actual. They advocate for minimizing administrative costs and question the expediency of hiring new officials to monitor bureaucracy.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The economic views focus on criticizing the administrative burden placed on employers and government agencies in the form of new control obligations. He/She anxiously notes the low teacher salaries and the need for education managers to rapidly hire people without the necessary qualifications, which points to criticism regarding public sector personnel policy and resource allocation.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
Insufficient Data
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize state investment in families and the valuation of parenthood as a long-term economic commitment. The speaker notes that large families (14% of all families) will bear the responsibility for paying pensions in the future to those who choose a career path, and are therefore opposed to cutting family benefits. Raising these benefits is viewed as an economic lever that encourages higher birth rates.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic views focus on the efficiency of social spending, supporting targeted state investments in family benefits that have yielded measurable results in birth rates. Caution is expressed regarding the hidden costs associated with the draft legislation, demanding clarity on the communication expenses related to the implementation of the protocol.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives focus on the financial accountability and transparency of state-owned enterprises. There is a demand for finance ministers to be held responsible for the financial losses incurred at Eesti Energia stemming from derivative transactions. Criticism is directed at the situation where executives face the threat of criminal investigation while ministers manage to evade responsibility.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic viewpoints are indirectly apparent, criticizing the increase in administrative burden placed on employers by the draft bill, as they must now take sole responsibility for control mechanisms. Furthermore, the text points to personnel problems and low wages within educational institutions, which necessitates hurried recruitment and consequently increases security risks.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic views are aimed at criticizing the state's fiscal discipline, particularly when it is achieved at the expense of tax increases and cuts affecting vulnerable groups, measures which have been labeled the "tax festival" and the "tax cascade." It is emphasized that increasing healthcare co-payments leads to impoverishment and inaccessibility of services, and that marginal sums (1.3–1.5 million) should not be taken from the most vulnerable.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It supports employee well-being and vacation compensation, viewing this as a direct benefit to the quality of work and to businesses, because a well-rested individual is a better employee. It is strongly opposed to increases in land tax, protecting homeowners from the tax burden. In the context of previous policy, it mentions the desire to attract more businesses to the regions and restore a larger share of the personal income tax to local municipalities.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic views expressed are strongly pro-market, opposing state intervention that distorts competition and creates unfair advantages in the pharmaceutical market. The speaker criticizes expensive solutions (such as the two-stock system) and favors optimal models that operate in collaboration with the private sector, issuing a warning against creeping nationalization. They also oppose the proposed car tax, noting that it could potentially exceed the actual cost of the vehicle.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases (VAT, fuel excise duty, car tax), arguing that they disproportionately harm the livelihoods of rural residents and exacerbate inequality. We support protecting the incomes of vulnerable groups (pensioners) from cuts. We favor policies that promote regional development, rather than "timid and unambitious sustainable degrowth."
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly supportive of the market economy and opposed to state intervention, criticizing the partial nationalization of the pharmaceutical market as "creeping nationalization." They oppose the profit tax chosen by the government and support the proposal put forward by entrepreneurs to establish an alternative levy based on the volume of assets. There is concern regarding the rising cost of bureaucracy (an increase in state fees) and energy prices spiraling out of control.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the tax hikes and the new profit tax, arguing that they undermine competitiveness and will push the economy into decline. He supports the business sector, criticizing the government's dismissive attitude and the growing administrative burden. He believes the budget must be an instrument for supporting economic growth, not merely a tool for balancing an Excel spreadsheet.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are critical of the government's fiscal policy, opposing both the tax cascade and the introduction of income tax starting from the first euro, a measure that also impacts pensions. Budget cuts targeting vulnerable groups (€1.3 million) are unacceptable because they represent "peanuts" compared to the overall size of the state budget. Furthermore, transparency is demanded regarding the allocation of state funds to green technology, and the link between these cuts and security expenditures is being questioned.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker sharply criticizes the budget cuts, arguing they were made purely based on an "Excel spreadsheet," and strongly opposes the resulting cascade of tax hikes. They demand transparency regarding how the funds freed up by these cuts will be allocated, pointing to the suspicion that the money is simply being spent "everywhere" without any clear objective. Furthermore, the speaker is against any cuts that diminish families' livelihoods and sense of security.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
These economic perspectives advocate for state intervention and supporting families during difficult times, in direct opposition to the government's current austerity measures and tax hikes. It is stressed that the government must be a dependable partner to families, especially those facing significant unavoidable expenses due to high prices and the rising Euribor rate.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic views expressed are firmly against tax hikes, particularly those that impact families (such as VAT, the proposed car tax, and fuel excise duties). It favors a fiscal policy that supports the financial sustainability of families and lowers the cost of living in rural areas, standing in direct opposition to the government's current austerity measures.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are directed toward long-term demographic sustainability, contrasting with the government’s demand that everyone must immediately be employed and paying taxes. Raising children is viewed as time and resources invested in future taxpayers, rather than merely a burden on society.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic views emphasize the utility of social investment (future taxpayers) over short-term savings. The speaker opposes the 1.5 million euro saving achieved by cutting family benefits, and advocates for state support for raising children, viewing it as an activity beneficial to the nation.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the scarcity of financial resources ("resources and money are always limited"). Consequently, there is a strong view that developing and valuing human capital is the logical catalyst for achieving national performance.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic considerations are subordinated to demographics: human capital is considered crucial as the future workforce, taxpayer base, and source of state budget revenue. Although the distress of businesses due to labor shortages is acknowledged, mass immigration is opposed as a solution. Support is given to families who raise children at home, opposing the Riisalo plan, which would force them into productive employment.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for the interests of market participants, opposing regulations that increase costs and risks for businesses. He/She warns that amendments to the Waste Act could force key waste handlers to cease operations, especially those involved in recovery and recycling. He/She stresses the necessity of evaluating the broader market impact of these changes.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Information is scarce. While the desire of a history museum official to receive 200,000 euros annually from the state is mentioned, this reference is contextual and is used purely as a political argument.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The entity strongly opposes tax hikes (motor vehicle tax, income tax, VAT), arguing that they will exacerbate poverty and insecurity. It advocates for balancing the state budget through wise expenditure decisions, structural reforms, and innovative economic growth, rather than by increasing the tax burden. Furthermore, it criticizes the vague financing of government commitments via the motor vehicle tax.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, demanding an end to the relentless cycle of tax hikes and criticizing the draining of families and businesses. The necessity for stability and confidence in the economic environment is emphasized, pointing out that tax increases do exactly the opposite of fostering confidence.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic analysts are critical of the new taxation (motor vehicle tax), arguing that it negatively impacts socially vulnerable groups. Fiscal efficiency is emphasized, raising doubts about the costliness of developing and administering new targeted support measures. There are fears that the administrative costs could outweigh the benefits gained from abolishing tax exemptions.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Economic views are critical of the government's fiscal policy, opposing the supplementary budget and the abolition of the tax hump. It is emphasized that the tax reform primarily benefits the wealthy and creates a permanent budget deficit, which will necessitate future tax increases. Fiscal responsibility is supported, and the unreliability of the government's financial management is criticized.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The economic outlook is heavily focused on social justice and redistribution, standing in opposition to the elimination of the tax hump (tax wedge), a measure that benefits the wealthier segment of society. The speaker opposes increases in VAT, the introduction of a car tax, and a land tax, arguing that these measures disproportionately burden low-income earners and families with children who cannot cut back on essential consumption. Furthermore, they criticize the creation of the budget deficit and the subsequent decision to cover it by reducing family support payments.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Economic views are critical of the government’s economic and tax policy decisions that have led to a decline in GDP, consequently reducing national defense funding. We support financing national defense based on actual needs and expert advice, rather than relying on an Excel spreadsheet or a rigid 3% of GDP approach.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is insufficient data.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize concerns over the decline in Estonia’s competitiveness, rapid wage growth, and high inflation. They oppose the importation of cheap labor intended to stimulate the economy, stressing instead the need for a unified government effort to improve the overall economic environment.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax increases that exacerbate the difficulties faced by families with children, who already bear significant unavoidable expenses. He/She advocates for state support for families to mitigate economic instability (such as the rising Euribor or increasing cost of living). He/She criticizes the planned elimination of the tax hump, arguing that this change would primarily benefit wealthier families, and prefers that resources be directed toward families with children instead.
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.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The economic commentary is implicit, criticizing the government's failure to agree upon and implement the announced "across-the-board cuts," as well as its disregard for Tiit Riisalo's economic plan. This suggests concern over a lack of fiscal discipline and the government's overall economic inefficiency.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the government's tax policy, which they believe is primarily aimed at filling the budget rather than improving public health. They defend the interests of businesses, demanding more equitable treatment for different food groups and that producers' opinions be taken into account when implementing taxes.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic outlook is centered on the responsible management of the state budget, standing in opposition to the income tax reform. This reform drains half a billion euros from the budget and primarily benefits the wealthy, all while the cost of living continues to rise. The preference is to find areas for cuts within the central government bureaucracy, rather than by reducing social benefits. Furthermore, it criticizes the government's failure to take action in steering the economy toward growth.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic views are linked to the question of the cost of rural life, where the speaker opposes the idea that maintaining sparsely populated areas is too expensive for the state. The emphasis is placed on the expenditures required to ensure food security and survival, rather than on achieving frugality at the expense of rural living.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize that family benefits are not an expense but an investment in the next generation, and cutting these benefits does not create fairness or means-testing. The speaker counters the argument of economies of scale, which the ministry used to justify reducing the benefits. He supports creating exceptions in tax policy, such as for the car tax, to alleviate the disproportionately large burden placed on large families.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The economic views are tied to social policy, criticizing tax hikes that undermine families' sense of security. Targeted benefits (such as support for large families) are supported as an investment aimed at improving the demographic situation. He/She emphasizes that establishing financial certainty for families is essential for boosting the birth rate.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views strongly oppose tax increases, especially during an economic downturn, as they deteriorate the business environment and stifle competitiveness. The speaker supports targeted tax relief (such as reduced VAT on cancer medications) and criticizes the practice of charging VAT to charitable foundations. Furthermore, he wishes to direct the revenue generated by the sugar tax toward restoring children's health.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker opposes tax hikes (specifically the car tax) and benefit cuts, arguing that these measures increase the poverty risk for large families and impede their ability to earn income. He stresses that the state must provide economic support to families to guarantee the future availability of the workforce, contrasting this approach with controlled migration as a potential solution.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic positions are focused on ensuring the financial security of families, while opposing tax hikes (such as the motor vehicle tax) and the reduction of benefits (like the elimination of income tax relief). The speaker supports state aid for large families, arguing that they carry a greater burden and face a high risk of poverty. He criticizes the government for achieving cost savings by allowing the birth rate to fall.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for the market economy, opposing state subsidies and demanding that electricity be offered to businesses at a competitive price. He stresses that the Estonian economy is languishing due to electricity prices being higher than those of its neighbors, and supports providing investment certainty to revitalize the economy.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic views are expressed through social benefits, where there is strong support for increasing benefits for families with many children and opposition to their reduction. This indicates a preference for greater social redistribution and a larger scope of state support.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially regarding the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed unfair. The speaker expresses concern over the state of business organizations and asks whether they require subsidies or are merely voicing concerns about the economic situation.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic platform focuses on easing the tax burden for socially vulnerable groups. The speaker is vehemently opposed to new taxes (like the car tax) and previous cuts to benefits that impact large families. The preference is for targeted tax exemptions designed to achieve specific social objectives.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is opposed to new taxes, specifically the car tax, especially given the fuel price hike expected in 2027 resulting from the European Union Emissions Trading System, which essentially constitutes a new form of transport taxation. He/She views the car tax as excessive taxation on the transport sector and questions whether it is necessary at all if environmental objectives can be achieved through other mechanisms.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic stance centers on financing national defense, backing the issuance of a defense loan to fulfill General Herem's recommendations. This demonstrates a willingness to increase the state's debt burden in order to rapidly achieve critical security priorities. Ensuring security is prioritized over immediate fiscal discipline.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker is concerned about the rising unemployment rate and opposes the introduction of cheap labor as a solution for stimulating the economy. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive economic analysis that accounts for expenditures in the social sector. This position expresses concern for the protection of the domestic labor market and workforce.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker strongly opposes the introduction of the motor vehicle tax, which will cause frustration for hundreds of thousands of Estonians. Regarding the budget, they support reopening the state budget (following the Auditor General's guidelines) to secure additional funding for teachers. They emphasize saving state funds by recommending that the referendum be held concurrently with the European Parliament elections.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly endorse the preservation and development of existing industry, particularly within the oil shale chemistry sector. The speaker criticizes policies that fail to secure regional business activity and result in job destruction. He advocates for state intervention, specifically by applying for special provisions, to support the value-adding processing of the natural resource.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports major strategic investments in infrastructure, demanding adequate financing (citing 100 million) to strengthen the electricity grid. They criticize the government’s decision to redirect these funds elsewhere, stressing the primary need to guarantee security of supply.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
From an economic perspective, a critical stance has been highlighted regarding the draft car tax, which is considered to be causing public distress. The failure to call off the teachers' strike is also mentioned, pointing to the government's inability to resolve wage policy conflicts.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize strict fiscal discipline, cost savings in the public sector, and opposition to the growth of bureaucracy. Concern is expressed that unfair EU repayment rules are hindering the development of new projects and investments. Support is voiced for identifying areas for savings, such as relocating ministries into vacant premises.