By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler
Total Sessions: 131
Fully Profiled: 131
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is critical of market consolidation driven by regulations, and advocates for the interests of small businesses in the energy sector, demanding lighter reporting requirements for them. They are skeptical of supporting intermittent power, considering it an expensive and unstable system for the taxpayer. The speaker prefers solutions that support economic development (such as the construction of industrial facilities) over the ideological prioritization of climate goals.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker opposes the preferential development of renewable energy, arguing that it makes the entire system extremely expensive and drives up prices. He/She defends the Estonian forestry sector, demanding that LULUCF obligations be reviewed and adjusted in order to alleviate the economic burden.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Their economic views are strongly anti-tax, advocating for individual economic freedom and the right to use earned money without government restrictions. They question the necessity of state support for Elering, citing the company's substantial financial reserves. They oppose progressive income tax and property taxes, arguing that these would also negatively affect the homes of lower-income individuals.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker advocates for strict fiscal discipline and is strongly opposed to increasing the national debt. He supports tax relief for consumers (specifically, lowering the VAT on foodstuffs) and believes that these tax cuts will be passed on to prices, provided the government supports this transition with appropriate measures. He criticizes the government’s rhetoric concerning direct subsidies, citing the reduction of benefits for large families as an example, and remains skeptical about limiting corporate profit margins.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker emphasizes budgetary responsibility and transparency, demanding explanations regarding which poor ideas were prevented or, conversely, allowed into the budget during its preparation. Furthermore, the speaker defends independent economic analysis and the business community against the government's forceful criticism, casting doubt on the minister's ideological management style.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to the green transition, arguing that it destroys industry and competitiveness (citing the decline of Germany and the United Kingdom). It supports broad-based energy development (nuclear, hydro, coal), following the example of China, to ensure the sustainability of industry and the welfare state. The failure of the electric vehicle market (the closure of the Ford factory) is welcomed as a sign that misguided policies are fading away.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The economic implications are implicit, criticizing the coalition's decision to rush the adoption of the law in order to secure 3.5 million euros from Europe. This points to criticism that financial gain was prioritized over substantive analysis and the principles of the rule of law.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives center on the responsible and transparent utilization of taxpayer funds in national defense investments. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that the assets and inventory acquired through these expenditures are properly accounted for and subject to audit.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The economic views center on the transparency of state finances and strict fiscal discipline, particularly concerning the management of inventories within the defense sector. Accountability and control are demanded over the large state funds (720 million) whose status could not be identified.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of competitiveness, arguing that the European economy is stagnating due to over-regulation and ill-advised energy policy decisions. It strongly advocates for energy independence and security of supply as the bedrock of economic success. Germany’s energy policy is criticized, specifically for its negative impact on neighboring countries (Norway, Sweden).
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is against regulations restricting economic activity, especially in the context of the green transition, which limit the use of private property (forests). The speaker supports the introduction of an extraordinary bank tax on excess profits generated by the rapid transfer of interest rate increases to borrowers, but not to depositors. The speaker advocates for allowing the use of oil shale, which ensures energy production security and brings economic benefit, through a CO2 quota exemption.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are aimed at reducing bureaucracy and the regulatory burden, standing in opposition to new logging requirements and mandatory ESG reporting obligations. He/She emphasizes Estonia's competitiveness and criticizes the government for previously imposing excessive reporting obligations on entrepreneurs.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic focus is on the car tax and the need for state budget revenues. The speaker uses this topic to criticize opponents who, while acknowledging the need for funds in the state budget, behave contradictorily regarding tax issues.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives manifest as strong opposition to government policy, which is widely viewed as impoverishing the populace and being confiscatory. Within the context of this draft legislation, concerns are highlighted regarding the extensive collection and surveillance of financial data (including income and social tax, VAT and customs declarations, and account information).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of eliminating regulations (such as ESG) to boost the economy and enhance defense capabilities. The speaker is critical of policies that raise costs for local governments and individuals, particularly those concerning valuable raw materials. He advocates for fiscal discipline and enabling costs to be reduced to zero through personal conduct.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
He advocates for reducing bureaucracy and the tax burden, noting that the tax load has increased substantially in recent years. He considers wind and solar energy expensive and inefficient because they require significant additional investments in the grid and stabilization infrastructure. He criticizes the system where a business model is created in which one party profits from destabilizing the grid and the other profits from balancing it.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Strongly advocates for reducing bureaucracy (opposing ESG reporting) and limiting state intervention, preferring that capital remains in the hands of businesses. Warns that tax revenue will decrease if the tax burden is raised excessively. Supports exempting oil shale electricity producers from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas in order to ensure affordable electricity without subsidies.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic views support regional intervention aimed at boosting incomes and creating jobs in Southeast Estonia, given that incomes there remain significantly below the Estonian average. The speaker advocates for establishing a regional differentiation policy to direct a greater amount of Euro funds toward developing rural areas, highlighting the opposition of the men in Tallinn to this idea.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of economic growth and competitiveness, emphasizing the critical role of affordable input energy (specifically targeting oil shale electricity at 30 EUR/MWh). He opposes regulations (CO2 quotas, Natura restrictions) that drive up costs. Furthermore, he defends private property, criticizing the state's plan to pay only half price for lands subject to restrictions.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The economic stance is firmly opposed to tax hikes, particularly concerning the proposed car tax, VAT increases, and the cancellation of health insurance for stay-at-home mothers, arguing that these measures disproportionately hurt lower-income populations. They advocate for reforming tax policy to lessen the necessity of increasing welfare benefits, while stressing fiscal responsibility.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Opposes tax hikes (VAT, excise duties, car tax) and hidden costs (network tariffs) that undermine the competitiveness of businesses. It calls for affordable electricity input and criticizes the government's incompetent financial forecasts (car tax revenue, frequency reserve costs). It holds the view that the input costs of energy production should be fully passed through to consumers.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for the market economy, where cheap, reliable energy forms the bedrock of economic growth. He opposes tax increases and the squandering of state funds on inefficient projects (for example, 2.8 billion thrown to the wind), preferring instead to invest in the construction of a nuclear power plant. He is critical of lobbying and the ideas put forth by the social democrats, which obscure the actual costs, and stresses that while entrepreneurs must be able to earn a profit, the state must ensure a level playing field.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports economically sound and affordable energy production, stressing that oil shale is half the price of gas, even when factoring in environmental fees. It opposes regulatory schemes that allow commercial enterprises to profit from margins (arbitrage) and drive up electricity prices for the people of Estonia.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker expresses opposition to socialist principles within the government, citing the optimistic hope of entrepreneurs following the departure of the socialists. This indicates a preference for more market-oriented and less socialist policies. Specific economic policy proposals are not presented.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
They strongly advocate for tax reduction (specifically lowering VAT on foodstuffs to 5%) aimed at improving citizens' financial well-being and stimulating the economy. They are convinced that the budget deficit (estimated at 400 million euros) can be covered by putting an end to government waste (such as railway and energy projects). They support the principle that the more money people retain, the better the country as a whole can prosper.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are skeptical regarding the oversizing of intermittent power generation projects, arguing that this leads to zero or negative pricing and fails to generate revenue for the state. There is support for developing dispatchable capacity and employing economically sound calculations to prevent costly import purchases and national impoverishment.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is against broad-based taxation (such as the corporate income tax proposed by the Reform Party) and supports repealing the car tax. Strict state regulation in the financial sector is advocated to prevent "usury" (or excessive profiteering) and ensure that banks do not pass on interest rate hikes solely to borrowers. The goal is to protect consumers and savers, not to tax businesses simply for making a profit.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data regarding economic positions (taxes, spending, trade).
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong criticism leveled against the government's spending and tax policy, specifically opposing the proposed car tax. Emphasis is placed on fiscal discipline, highlighting that the state failed to utilize one billion euros, while significant sums are being channeled toward NGOs and wind farms.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of cheap, weather-independent energy to foster large-scale industry and ensure overall economic viability. The speaker is vehemently opposed to subsidies and planned economies, arguing that renewable energy sources significantly increase the total societal cost. They support measures aimed at reducing costs for energy producers, such as securing exemptions from CO2 quota fees.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they are "strangling" the economy and impeding revenue collection. He advocates for tax cuts and views the economic recovery as a cycle driven by external factors, rather than a result of government planning.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for a radical reduction in bureaucracy, particularly concerning the funding of political parties, favoring simple bank transfers that ensure transparency. The positive economic impact of large film projects on the state is acknowledged, but the practice of incentivizing the hiring of foreign actors at the expense of local job opportunities is being questioned.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes the new taxes (the car tax), viewing them as an unfair and cynical means of squeezing money out of vulnerable groups. Their economic perspective emphasizes the necessity of fiscal discipline, demanding cuts to ideological and wasteful state budgetary spending before any taxes are raised.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is critical of socializing taxpayer funds and relaxing state aid regulations, insisting on fiscal responsibility. He criticizes the government for breaking its pre-election promises regarding tax hikes and favors resource-driven economic planning in energy policy.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of fiscal discipline, criticizing the worsening budget situation and the lack of economic growth. The speaker opposes the rapid, large financial supports (€2.6 billion) that have been condemned by experts, arguing that they constitute waste and will impoverish Estonia in the long term.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic views are indirectly revealed through the topic of defense expenditures, where the speaker takes the 5% defense spending target seriously. Criticism directed at Finance Minister Ligi indicates that ridiculing the defense spending goal is unacceptable.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It supports bringing in specialists to bolster the economy but stresses the necessity of preventing the abuse of labor market regulations. It expresses concern regarding financial sector regulation and risk management (specifically capital adequacy requirements), seeking a comparison between domestic and international standards.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker is a strong proponent of tax cuts, particularly lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, arguing this will improve people's ability to cope financially and help ease inflation. He/She opposes tax hikes and large government expenditures (such as the 2 billion allocated for wind turbines), viewing them as foolish waste that ultimately strangles businesses. He/She believes that these tax reductions will actually reach consumers, provided the government closely monitors the activities of businesses.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker strongly supports tax cuts (lowering the VAT on foodstuffs) as a means of improving people's financial coping ability and alleviating economic hardship. He/She dismisses doubts that the tax reduction will not reach the people, citing the fuel excise duty cut as an example and emphasizing the necessity of government monitoring.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly anti-regulatory, criticizing the growth of bureaucracy and the "green madness" (or "green zealotry") that burdens entrepreneurs. The speaker champions the interests of agricultural producers, emphasizing that regulations hinder their work and could lead to a reduction in subsidies. He refers to the Mario Draghi report to underscore the necessity of reducing bureaucracy, not increasing it.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, criticizing the "tax frenzy" which includes hikes in car tax, income tax, VAT, and excise duties. The necessity of leaving more money in people's pockets is emphasized, and the government is blamed for causing inflation through flawed energy and economic policies. They support restoring the income tax exemption for families with children.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
It supports market-based solutions in energy development, emphasizing that developers of intermittent power should cover the costs of additional grid upgrades themselves, without government support. It demands accountability and transparency in the management of state-owned enterprises (Nordica).
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views are strongly critical of taxation, opposing excessive taxes and administrative costs that artificially inflate the price of fossil fuels. He/She emphasizes that fossil fuels are actually the cheapest, but emissions trading is aimed at phasing them out. He/She warns that the costs of maintaining reserve capacity will ultimately be passed on to consumers through increased grid tariffs or a higher tax burden (a "security tax").
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently against tax increases, especially when they are masked as charges (800 euros for deletion from the register). They view this taxation as government greed and an additional burden that negatively affects the economic survival of rural areas.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
It strongly opposes excise tax increases, arguing that they reduce state revenues and stifle economic activity, which keeps Estonia as the country with the largest economic recession in Europe. It advocates for a cost-based budget and fiscal discipline in order to reduce the overall budget volume and limit the shuffling of funds. It emphasizes that tax hikes worsen people's purchasing power and push trade across the border.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and the rigorous control of earmarked funds within an international context. The speaker demands assurances that the capital will not be indiscriminately dispersed to meet the bank's other objectives.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The subject strongly supports a profit-oriented economy, viewing profit as the foundation for innovation, science, and culture, while also emphasizing that beauty will save the world. He/She sharply criticizes entrepreneurs who use circular economy slogans to eliminate competitors and maximize their own profits through legislation. Furthermore, he/she disputes the definition of fossil fuel subsidization.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and realistic budget forecasts, criticizing the negative impact of excise tax increases on border trade and tax revenues. They support the reprioritization of expenditures toward strategic, value-adding activities (such as nuclear energy development) instead of inefficient spending, while criticizing the funneling of state budget funds to construction and electricity companies under the guise of tertiary education.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The individual/group advocates for strict fiscal discipline and the stabilization of state finances, opposing the current expansion of the budget deficit and the growing debt burden. They demand cost cutting, specifically targeting public relations departments and "unproductive" activities (such as environmental footprint assessments), in order to improve the nation's budgetary position. Furthermore, they criticize the government's actions, which have resulted in a sharp increase in housing and food prices.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of affordable energy and advocate for fossil fuels and nuclear power. Criticism is leveled at the high costs of renewable energy, which result from taxes and grid tariffs, as well as the administratively imposed CO2 emissions trading scheme. The preference is for energy production that is competitive without administrative restrictions.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes, especially those targeting struggling families and property-based taxes (land tax). They criticize the government's policy, which increases the costs for local municipalities (KOV) while simultaneously forcing real estate "into circulation" through high taxation, a measure particularly detrimental to farmers. The speaker attributes the rise in land prices to money printing and subsidies for renewable energy development, maintaining skepticism regarding the green transition.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives center on tax policy, expressing strong criticism of the proposed vehicle tax. A clear justification is demanded regarding how this tax will advance the Estonian economy, given the existing skepticism about its utility. The primary focus remains on the overall national tax burden and its resulting impact.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of maintaining competitiveness in Europe and Estonia. There is opposition to policies that prioritize wind and solar energy if doing so harms economic stability and results in a loss of competitiveness.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic views strongly emphasize the critical role that competitive electricity pricing plays in ensuring the overall competitiveness of industry and the economy. The speaker is concerned about the negative impact of high energy prices and is calling on the government to move toward a more competitive direction.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are highly critical of the government's fiscal policy, emphasizing the vigorous growth of both the budget deficit and the debt burden. Concerns are voiced regarding government measures that are stifling economic sectors, and questions are being raised about the inconsistency of policy when regulating different sectors.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are confined to procedural criticism regarding state budget management, specifically questioning the ministers' sweeping power to reallocate figures. Furthermore, the local bog restoration project is being criticized as a potential waste or outright theft of state and European funds. There is no broader stance on taxes, trade, or economic growth.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Strongly supports market-based competition and opposes state subsidies for profitable companies, such as Eesti Energia. It believes that subsidies for renewable energy and additional investments in the grids make electricity more expensive, thus harming Estonia's competitiveness. It expects that businesses should earn profits without state subsidies.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Strongly supports taxing windfall profits in the banking sector to influence bank behavior and ensure a fair distribution of returns to depositors. It is critical of excessive regulation (such as mandatory ESG reporting), which damages the competitiveness of Estonia and Europe, preferring a more flexible approach. Skeptical of experts who are "on someone's payroll" (e.g., on a bank’s payroll).
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic outlook is pessimistic, raising concerns over European competitiveness and the state of the Estonian economy. There is fierce opposition to the government's tax hikes (dubbed the "tax rally"), with critics arguing that they are detrimental to the economy. Furthermore, the basis for the government's optimism regarding economic growth is being questioned. The Lithuanian bank tax is cited as an example supporting the view that such taxes are harmful.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are fiscally conservative: tax increases (such as the security tax and VAT hikes) are opposed because they increase the proportion of consumption taxes and damage competitiveness. They demand a strict review of state expenditures and an end to wasteful spending (e.g., Rail Baltic, renewable energy subsidies, bureaucracy).
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during an economic recession, arguing that they stifle economic activity. They support fiscal transparency and demand the precise quantification of budgetary impacts. Regarding energy, the speaker advocates for national autonomy in decision-making and the temporary suspension of CO2 emissions trading to guarantee affordable electricity for businesses and households.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
It strongly opposes the government's tax hikes (VAT, car tax) and cuts (benefits for large families, income tax exemption). It finds that these measures negatively impact the economic security of families with children and their willingness to have more children. It supports a fiscal policy that enhances the sense of security for families.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal transparency and the limited nature of the state’s financial capacity—which the speaker notes is constrained. The speaker is worried that the reorganization of services might be masking cuts, and demands precise accounting of both cost increases and initial expenditures to truly grasp the impact of the 2.8 million euro cost component.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Data is scarce.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on the management and efficiency of the public sector budget. Concerns are being raised that the reduction in bureaucracy might be illusory if the ministry's budget remains the same while the Health Board's budget simultaneously increases, raising doubts about fiscal discipline.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Supports increased state spending on critical infrastructure, such as roads and the completion of Via Baltica. It expresses economic concern regarding the stability of CO2 quota sales revenue, linking the decline in revenue to the contraction of industry, and criticizes the diversion of these funds to Rail Baltica at the expense of environmental projects.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of economic growth, which must be underpinned by stable and reasonably priced electricity. He opposes tax increases and the subsidization of renewable energy, seeing these measures as a path that degrades the economic environment and leads to poverty. He stresses that industrial enterprises need stable energy, not "green energy."
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives emphasize tax compliance and a business-friendly environment. The speaker is critical of the assumption that tax fraud is widespread in Estonia and questions significant changes to input VAT deduction that affect entrepreneurs and real estate developers.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly opposed to subsidization, as it distorts the market, raises electricity prices, and is inefficient. It advocates for solutions that ensure stable and cost-effective energy production and criticizes the spending of state funds on unproductive projects.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, particularly regarding the progressive income tax, which is viewed as outright plunder that also hits lower-income individuals. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of avoiding regressive taxes, and the narrative of class hatred based on the concentration of wealth is firmly rejected.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for strategic state intervention and support for domestic manufacturers to guarantee operational capacity and production readiness. The position is articulated that the state should compensate for this readiness, even in the absence of an immediate large order, thereby preventing the erosion of production capability.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Insufficient data.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Budget forecasts are cautious and critical, raising doubts about the government's ability to finance new spending during a period of cuts. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of compensating private owners for damages and restrictions imposed, ensuring that the financial burden does not fall solely on individual entrepreneurs or farmers. Fair compensation is the preferred approach when implementing restrictions.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Insufficient data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic perspectives are strongly opposed to tax hikes, forecasting negative consequences such as cross-border shopping, an increase in the use of cash, and people moving away from Estonia. The stated purpose of tax collection is criticized, with the implication that it serves the redistributive apparatus rather than genuinely assisting the poor.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic views are fiscally skeptical, highlighting the risk of a budget deficit and the government's inability to use funds effectively. Particular criticism is directed at the structure of the security tax, with suspicions that it was created opaquely to prevent the traceability of expenditures. Concerns are raised that the money is being spent "everywhere" without clear targeting.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic perspective strongly opposes the introduction of new taxes and supplementary levies, particularly during an economic downturn. It is stressed that any new tax is fundamentally misguided, as it diminishes the standard of living for the populace and drives business confidence to an all-time low. This view supports economic stability and stands against aggressive tax hikes.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker advocates for strong state control and ownership in strategic energy (production and grids), preferring a state majority stake or full state ownership. This position is driven by the need to ensure an integrated and controlled energy system.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax hikes (VAT, car tax) and cuts to family benefits, arguing that these measures disproportionately affect the poorest segments of society and families with children. They criticize the government's financial squandering (subsidies for wind and solar energy, Rail Baltic) and advocate for considering the taxation of banks' massive profits as an alternative revenue stream. They favor a fiscal policy that genuinely considers the real-life situations of families and businesses.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives center on regulatory clarity and ethics, requiring that large companies (Bolt) and the e-commerce sector comply with national requirements (e.g., the payment of handling fees). The necessity of avoiding conflicts of interest that could influence regulatory decisions is also emphasized.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch advocate for the market economy and fiscal discipline, opposing state subsidies, particularly for renewable energy, which he views as "squandering billions." He stresses energy cost-effectiveness and the necessity of high-quality, dispatchable power (nuclear energy) to attract energy-intensive industry to Estonia. He expresses concern regarding ownership issues and the long-term environmental costs of subsidized projects.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, opposing increases in tax revenue, especially those levied on pensioners and lower-income individuals. There is also sharp criticism of renewable energy developers seeking taxpayer funding, and demands are being made to limit state spending on subsidies.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker is skeptical of central planning, procurement, and financing, viewing them as inefficient and unfair. He criticizes the support measures which, in his estimation, funnel state money into the renovation projects of wealthier individuals, even though the funding is drawn from the poorer segments of society. He advocates for a fairer mechanism for distributing subsidies, such as a lottery, rather than making it a race against time.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives advocate for fair and equivalent compensation for public sector employees, specifically mentioning kindergarten teachers. There is criticism directed at the financing mechanisms, which place local authorities at financial risk and could result in the undervaluation of education professionals.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Strongly supports the regulation of windfall bank profits that have resulted from central bank interest rate hikes, rather than the bank’s own efforts. It views the bank tax as a potential whip that would force banks to raise deposit interest rates faster, prioritizing the interests of society over excessive profiteering. It opposes the view that the idea of a bank tax would penalize innovative entrepreneurs.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
No data available.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient Data
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The economic stance is strongly fiscally critical, opposing the raising of taxes and levies that make life harder for families with children and pensioners. Public sector wage hikes are criticized as a cost-increasing factor that inevitably leads to higher fees, creating a vicious cycle. The government is accused of driving the nation's public finances into the worst state in history.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supports economic stability and common sense in financial regulation, strongly opposing ideological climate restrictions imposed by central banks that threaten economic sectors. It views European energy policy as being on a catastrophic course and criticizes the exorbitant hidden costs associated with green transition solutions (wind, solar).
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize long-term profitability and the advantages of economies of scale (standardization, repetitive manufacturing) for reducing construction costs. The speaker acknowledges the substantial initial investment required for nuclear power plants but justifies it by citing a significantly better capacity factor (92–93%) and a longer operational lifespan. He criticizes the high real costs and state subsidies associated with wind farms.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is critical of state regulation and intervention in the energy market, lending support to major energy companies (Eesti Energia) in their opposition to market redistribution. They object to mandatory and retroactive measures (specifically, the imposition and subsequent removal of the universal service), favoring market-based solutions and stability instead.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Economic arguments stress the necessity of protecting road maintenance and upkeep from the government’s planned budget cuts, pointing to the economic downturn and reduced tax revenues. The speaker is demanding assurance that infrastructure funding will be excluded from the list of cuts.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Their economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, standing in opposition to large-scale spending on green energy, which they view as a waste of money that drives up energy prices. They emphasize directing limited resources toward the social sphere, specifically supporting families with children and guaranteeing teachers' wages.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The only economic topic mentioned is the car tax bill, the stalling of whose proceedings is viewed as a positive opportunity. This indicates opposition to new taxes and the government's fiscal policy.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic analysts support the implementation of a bank tax, stressing that the relevant draft bill has already been under review for a year. This indicates a desire to increase the taxation of the financial sector and expedite the adoption of the corresponding legislation.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic aspects are presented via a regulatory impact assessment, focusing on how achieving the bill's objective affects the costs and complexity for individuals and businesses. He/She wants to know what will become more expensive and complicated, and what will become cheaper and simpler.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The speaker is concerned about the state budget shrinking and criticizes the government's policies that are making Estonia poor. He advocates for fiscal discipline and criticizes the inefficient use of the congestion fee, arguing that it should be spent on eliminating bottlenecks in Northern Estonia in order to lower electricity prices.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
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2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
It strongly opposes tax hikes, especially the car tax, arguing that it burdens families and people living in rural areas. It advocates for increased prosperity and the protection of private property, criticizing policies associated with the green transition as generating poverty and imposing restrictions. It uses economic data (salaries, benefits) to demonstrate that child benefits fail to offset the overall tax burden.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The economic views are strongly pro-entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of competitiveness and investment certainty, which requires sufficient and accessible energy. The speaker criticizes the fast-track increase of taxes, duties, and fees, as well as the complication of regulations without involving businesses. He supports industrial investments that help add value to wood locally and recycle plastic.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic perspective emphasizes fiscal responsibility and the immediate funding of long-term expenses (such as disposal or decommissioning) to prevent future state liabilities. It supports preserving the autonomy of the Estonian tax system and expresses concern regarding the potential misuse of the social welfare system (specifically through wage optimization schemes) that could burden the Health Insurance Fund. Furthermore, it is interested in assessing the financial impact of international treaties on the state budget.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The economic views center on the availability and price of energy, emphasizing the need for cheap, accessible electricity. He/She criticizes policies that make electricity more expensive and demands a competitive price compared to Finland. This indicates concern about the country's economic competitiveness.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker stresses that for industrial development, abundant, affordable, accessible, and weather-independent electricity is essential. He considers nuclear energy to be more economically and energetically viable than the combination of renewables and storage. He prefers using oil shale as an energy bridge to transition to nuclear power, rather than gas, which creates dependence on international supply chains.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It favors taxing extraordinary profits (a bank tax) to fill the state coffers, opposing tax hikes that burden families and businesses. It expresses concern that regulations and tax increases are strangling Estonian entrepreneurship. The overall stance is rather fiscally conservative, preferring that the money goes into the profits of Estonian companies rather than into the hands of the government.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Strongly advocates for promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth, especially through exports, viewing these as the primary source of wealth. It opposes socialist redistribution and finds that a mandated minimum wage increase is unnecessary, arguing that labor shortages already ensure competitive salaries. Furthermore, it supports market-based solutions and is critical of progressive income taxation.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly pro-business and growth-oriented. They advocate for tax reductions (VAT, fuel excise duty) and emphasize that corporate profits are an entirely good and necessary outcome for maintaining investment capacity and sustainability.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for economic growth and wealth creation, viewing the streamlining of geological research as the route to a better standard of living and increased competitiveness. He opposes unnecessary regulatory hurdles that impede the acquisition of knowledge and economic development. He stresses that a wise nation makes the effort to fully understand its natural resources.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic policies are focused on alleviating the tax burden and supporting economic growth. He supports lowering the excise duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and increasing the tax-exempt threshold for the use of a personal vehicle. It is emphasized that the exploration of mineral resources enhances the country's competitiveness.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during a recession. The necessity of maintaining the country's economic appeal and competitiveness is stressed, with the argument being that taxes are already too high.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Strongly supports private property and good stewardship, opposing regulations that reduce the availability of homes and cars. It warns of a negative economic impact (potential GDP decline) and criticizes government policy as "poverty aggregation," arguing that it serves the interests of a narrow circle and establishes a rental economy model.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives primarily focus on the efficiency of regulations, raising concerns about the increasing bureaucratic burden resulting from new environmental rules. Furthermore, there is an ongoing search for data regarding the economically viable use of recycled materials as raw inputs, highlighting their potential as an alternative to traditional mining or importation.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A critical stance on the decline in economic indicators, emphasizing the reduction in GDP and labor productivity compared to our immediate neighbors. Concerns are voiced over the rising electricity prices and energy security. The economic recession is linked to high immigration levels and the government's unsuccessful policy.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives heavily focus on tax cuts, demanding that the VAT rate be lowered from 22% back to various lower levels (18%, 19%, 19.6%). This indicates a preference for a lighter tax burden and opposition to the government’s fiscal policy.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker stresses the necessity of boosting the Estonian economy's competitiveness, primarily by lowering electricity prices. He criticizes the government's fiscal policy, pointing out the rising debt burden, and questions the public's capacity to tolerate new tax hikes, while advocating for the ideal of fiscal balance.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is skeptical about accelerating the green transition, arguing that it jeopardizes energy security and will result in power outages and high prices. They criticize the government's heavy reliance on wind and solar power when there is a lack of dispatchable capacity, prioritizing stability and the need to account for winter conditions instead.