By Plenary Sessions: Kalev Stoicescu
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for attracting strategic foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the defense industry, recognizing its significant economic dimension. The speaker favors a flexible approach—one that seeks to create favorable conditions for investors and find compromises—rather than adhering to rigid criteria.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives support making extraordinary additional investments and increasing state expenditure to strengthen civil defense. The speaker accepts the high level of defense spending (over 5% of GDP), but demands the reallocation of resources or supplementary funding for developing non-military capabilities.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
While direct economic perspectives are not offered, the text emphasizes the necessity of involving representatives of business interests (such as the Estonian Association of Real Estate Companies and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry) in the legislative process. This suggests an effort to strike a balance between national security requirements and the impact of regulations on entrepreneurship.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Few details are available. The only economic reference is the need to increase the comprehensive defense budget and involve the private sector in national defense and crisis management, but there are no stated positions regarding taxes, trade, or fiscal discipline.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The text strongly supports national spending on security that exceeds 5% of GDP, emphasizing the enormous financial commitment required from taxpayers. It demands strict accounting accountability and a special inventory within the Ministry of Defense to ensure resources are used for their intended purpose. Furthermore, it supports increasing the incomes of personnel contributing to national defense.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
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2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
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2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the limits of taxation and the protection of private property, emphasizing that a wealth tax must not force individuals to relinquish assets essential for living. Simultaneously, the text also highlights individuals' own responsibility in managing financial obligations (loan interest rates), which suggests a balanced approach to fiscal discipline and social protection.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints advocate for the use of sanctions to curb Russia's economy and its "booming military-industrial complex." Domestically, the focus is on fiscal responsibility, standing in opposition to a draft law that would lead to an unreasonably large growth in indexed expenditures (a nearly 14-fold increase over 10 years).
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
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2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic considerations are linked to security, emphasizing the significant economic damage resulting from the destruction of vital infrastructure, which manifests itself in the cost of repairs and potential price hikes. The view is supported that those who destroy infrastructure (owners of subsea assets) must bear material responsibility.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are tied to security and democratic values. It is stressed that any departure from liberal democracy would have a devastating impact on the Estonian economy. No specific positions on taxes, spending, or trade are put forward.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports fiscal discipline and adherence to the current state budget strategy, warning that adopting the draft legislation would result in the violation of the budgetary position rules set out in the EU economic governance regulation. It is emphasized that the use of EU funds is restricted by EU legislation, and the money must be used quickly to stimulate the economy, not for defense investments.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views support the introduction of a temporary security tax, which is aimed exclusively at developing defense capabilities and funding a major, one-time investment. The temporary nature of the tax (until the end of 2028) is stressed, and speculation regarding its use to cover budget deficits is rejected. Estonia's independence and sovereignty are considered invaluable, which justifies the imposition of the tax.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports major investments to fund national defense, which will maintain the defense budget above 3% of GDP. He justifies the security tax as a targeted, one-off emergency measure, emphasizing the need for strong fiscal discipline to ensure the proper allocation of these investments.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives focus on national defense funding, demanding that the planned one-off or extraordinary major investment also be proportionally allocated to strengthening civilian capabilities. Public sector investments in vital services (energy, food security, cyber defense) are supported to increase the state's resilience.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for a substantial increase in national defense spending, demanding an allocation of at least 3% of GDP, in addition to host nation support costs. To fund this extraordinary investment, a targeted, solidarity-based, and transparent security tax is being promoted. Furthermore, support is provided for accelerating the rapid development of the defense industry.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly oriented toward fiscal discipline and budget balancing, contrasting sharply with populist spending. A combined approach is supported, encompassing both spending cuts and tax increases, alongside investments aimed at stimulating the economy. He sharply criticizes flawed economic decisions that have been made for purely political reasons.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives indirectly touch upon the utility of nuclear power (using the phrase "with usefulness"), referencing its positive contribution. Specific positions regarding taxes or regulations are not presented.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Strongly supports increasing investments in the defense industry, considering this crucial for both European defense capability and the development of Estonia’s own industry. Expresses concern regarding the insufficient investment readiness of major European states.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives support weakening the Russian economy through sanctions in order to halt the war machine. Support is also given to the desire of Estonian entrepreneurs to impose new, broader, and more effective sanctions aimed at minimizing economic activity with Russia and Belarus.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize moral responsibility and value-driven consumer behavior, supporting the discontinuation of economic activity with Russia. The speaker commends the Ministry of Defence's decision to cease purchasing from companies that continue operations in or trade with Russia, with the aim of slowing down the war machine.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are centered on establishing a new, high-tech, and environmentally sustainable European economic model that is independent of Russia. There is support for the rapid development of the European defense industry and the economic weakening of Russia with the goal of reducing its capacity for warfare. Estonia’s successful image as a digital state is considered a valuable asset that must be leveraged to advance economic interests.