By Agendas: Kalev Stoicescu

Total Agendas: 39

Fully Profiled: 39

2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives strongly support the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI), especially into the defense industry, viewing this as a key issue for both the economy and security. A flexible regulatory approach that caters to the needs of investors is advocated when establishing conditions to foster economic growth.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives support national emergency investments aimed at strengthening security and defense capabilities, particularly in the development of non-military capacities. The speaker accepts the high level of defense expenditure (over 5% of GDP) but demands similar additional funding for civil protection, citing the necessity of implementing emergency measures.
2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (709 OE) "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia as part of NATO readiness forces."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

There is not enough data.
2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (704 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.
2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

While direct economic viewpoints are absent, the speaker included real estate developers, apartment associations, and the Chamber of Commerce in the discussion regarding the regulation's impact. This indicates an awareness of the law's effect on business and the real estate sector, even if the final decision (accelerating the deadline) imposes stricter requirements on these parties in the name of safety.
2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on raising the defense budget and building defense capabilities, including the establishment of a defense industry park. Emphasis is placed on the reasonable and effective integration of resources and the avoidance of waste in national defense and crisis management.
2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

There is strong support for the state's substantial financial commitment to national defense (approximately 5% of GDP), recognizing this as a significant effort by taxpayers. Simultaneously, strict fiscal accountability and adherence to accounting regulations are demanded within the purview of the Ministry of Defense. Crucially, fair compensation must be secured for both career military personnel and civilian contributors (police officers, rescue workers) during the upcoming state budget negotiations.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient data.
2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient data
2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker accepts the state's right to levy a property tax, but stresses the necessity of adhering to constitutional limitations when preserving property essential for living. He/She brings up the issue of individual economic responsibility, citing the example of relinquishing housing due to loan obligations, which suggests a commitment to fiscal conservatism.
2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker supports increasing government support payments due to the rising cost of living, signaling backing for the improvement of social benefits. At the same time, he/she strongly emphasizes fiscal prudence and opposes unreasonable indexation, which would increase costs almost 14-fold, for example, over a 10-year period.
2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic considerations are tied to the use of sanctions as a foreign policy weapon intended to curb the Russian economy and its "booming military-industrial complex." The draft bill also aims to reduce bureaucracy in the handling of sanction violations. There is no data available regarding domestic taxation or regulation.
2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic considerations are tied to security, emphasizing the significant economic damage resulting from the destruction of critical infrastructure (the cost of repair work, price hikes). It is strongly urged that the owners of underwater assets who damage this infrastructure must not be allowed to evade financial liability.
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are absent, apart from the observation that moving away from the liberal democracy characteristic of the Scandinavian-Baltic region would have a devastating impact on the Estonian economy. The economy is discussed solely within the context of protecting security and the democratic state system.
2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

There is not enough data.
2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes strict fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline, opposing rushed expenditures. He warns that the adoption of the draft legislation would necessitate amendments to the state's budgetary strategy and the State Budget Act, and would violate the rules on budgetary position stipulated in the European Union's economic governance regulation. He stresses that the use of EU structural funds and CO2 auction revenue is restricted by EU legislation.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Support is expressed for the introduction of a new tax obligation (the Security Tax), which is necessary for financing national defense. The economic cost is considered both inevitable and justified, given that Estonian independence is "priceless." Emphasis is placed on the principle of solidarity, whereby both the general public and businesses contribute to the defense effort.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Data unavailable.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations as part of NATO readiness units" (485 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (482 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic considerations are confined to the precise accounting of defense expenditures. It is emphasized that the mission costs (€71,269) will be covered by the existing operational budget of the Defence Forces, which indicates fiscal responsibility and cost control.
2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations within the readiness units of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization" (485 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("The Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of the Republic of Estonia’s International Obligations in the European Union’s International Military Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES") (482 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient information.
2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives focus on extraordinary and dedicated taxation (a security tax) to finance national defense. The priority is long-term investments (until 2031) in security, ensuring defense expenditures remain at a high level (over 3% of GDP).
2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The failure to compensate the returning Crimean Tatars for property seized by the Soviet authorities is mentioned, but broader economic perspectives are lacking.
2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

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

Economic positions focus on the funding of national defense, demanding adequate and proportional financing for critical civil services (cyber defense, healthcare, energy). Specifically, it is emphasized that these sectors must receive support from the planned extraordinary major investment in national defense, and not solely from the jurisdictions of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic views prioritize defense spending, supporting the allocation of at least 3% of GDP to military defense, plus the costs associated with host nation support. We advocate for the establishment of a targeted, solidarity-based, reasonable, and transparent security tax to finance extraordinary defense investment. The necessity of supporting the rapid development of the defense industry is also emphasized.
2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Economic views favor strong fiscal discipline and a balanced state budget, standing in opposition to populist spending decisions. The speaker supports the necessity of simultaneously implementing cuts, tax hikes, and investment in the economy to achieve budgetary equilibrium.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

No data available.
2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

Economic views are tied to the defense industry and investments. The politician strongly supports increasing investment in the defense industry, viewing this as critical for both security and industrial development.
2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (332 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Economic perspectives favor strong state intervention via sanctions aimed at weakening the Russian economy and minimizing economic activity with Russia. The speaker supports the desire of Estonian businesses to impose new, broader, and more effective sanctions, even where economic activity is not currently prohibited. There is also support for using frozen assets to compensate for the damages inflicted upon Ukraine.
2024-03-20
Second Reading of the Draft Act (Bill 362 SE) on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Economic views support limiting non-sanctioned, but Russia-linked, economic activity through the choices made by institutions and consumers. The speaker praises the Ministry of Defence’s decision to stop purchasing from firms that continue operating in Russia. It is emphasized that any economic activity connected to Russia indirectly aids Putin’s war machine and prolongs the war.
2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data.
2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives center on establishing a new European economic model—one that is high-tech, environmentally sustainable, and independent of Russia. Support is being given to the rapid development of the European defense industry and the economic weakening of Russia with the goal of reducing its capacity to wage war. Furthermore, there is advocacy for leveraging the image of Estonia as a successful digital state to advance economic interests globally.