By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

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.