By Plenary Sessions: Urve Tiidus
Total Sessions: 87
Fully Profiled: 87
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic views emphasize the importance of strategic public funding (the EU budget) in ensuring technological growth and competitiveness. Support is given for the allocation of sufficient funds so that Estonia and the EU remain at the forefront of global technological development.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic perspectives focus on the regulation and competitiveness of the postal market, highlighting the intense competition within the parcel market and the consequent need to harmonize the existing rules. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of setting a price for sending a postcard that covers the actual costs, thereby ensuring the financial sustainability of these services.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic outlooks emphasize the importance of growth in the technology industry and startups, as well as Estonia's international competitiveness in the field of e-residency. Focus is placed on the realism of economic growth targets, and the question is raised as to which sectors (besides FinTech) should be driving this growth.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
No data available
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives focus on the targeted use of taxes, supporting the channeling of the motor vehicle tax specifically into road maintenance funds. Emphasis is placed on fiscal discipline and the necessity of ensuring adequate infrastructure financing.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic views emphasize strategic independence and supply chain resilience, especially concerning agricultural production inputs. Preference is given to reducing dependence on imports in favor of domestic production, which indicates support for state intervention to ensure security.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and express concern over the global debt burden ($251 trillion). Support is extended to countries striving to balance their debt loads, highlighting the necessity of assessing risks in the external environment.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives revolve around the state's expenditure on technology and the acknowledgment of data's economic value (the "new oil"). Emphasis is placed on the high cost of data protection, which points to the necessity of considering investments in technology, even if this involves the restriction of fundamental rights.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The economic perspectives center around the regulation of financial services and the evolution of risk management, stressing the need to adapt to the effects of technology. Specific stances on taxation or fiscal policy are lacking.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Economic viewpoints support the easing of regulations to facilitate the operations of communication undertakings and foster market development. The draft legislation is viewed as a measure for reducing market failure. It is acknowledged that market density and the number of consumers determine the scope of investments (e.g., throat diameter), which points to a market-based approach.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker raises concerns regarding the impact of financial sector regulation, particularly concerning restrictions on the operational freedom of credit unions (or savings and loan associations). They question the proportionality of the regulation, noting that it forces even well-functioning institutions to shut down, and emphasize the need for caution against overly stringent state intervention.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Data unavailable.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives center on financial discipline and consumer protection within the credit market. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of regulating lending processes, thereby ensuring that comprehensive data, including income figures, is utilized when evaluating a borrower's ability to pay.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The draft amendment to the Liquid Fuel Act is being discussed, which indicates its connection to economic and regulatory policy. No specific positions regarding taxes, expenditures, or economic growth are put forward.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for strong, long-term state investments into productivity-enhancing sectors. Support is given to strategic economic growth linked to the development of industry and agriculture.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic concerns center on the potential increase in administrative overhead for rental companies that the proposed quota requirement would impose. Furthermore, it is stressed that overly strict restrictions could negatively impact the advancement of sustainable mobility options in major cities, thereby calling into question the viability of outright prohibitions.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the need for infrastructure investments, but strong emphasis is placed on protecting consumers from excessive costs. The standpoint supports large public investments, while simultaneously avoiding paying exorbitant prices for the service.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Economic views center on the impact of regulation on market competition and consumer prices, emphasizing the need to prevent commercial air transport from being paralyzed. It is recognized that the price of crude oil on the world market is the biggest driver of aviation fuel costs, which points to an acknowledgment of the significance of market forces.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is interested in the growth of financial market volumes in Estonia, specifically requesting a forecast for the market volume increase following the implementation of the legislative amendment. He stresses the importance of curbing financial crime (money laundering), viewing it as a source for financing other forms of criminal activity.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress fiscal accountability, requiring that every innovation has a "financial dimension" that must be calculated in advance. The focus is on cost planning and the equitable allocation of resources.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient dataset
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on preventing damages caused by cybercrime (16 million euros) and optimizing the administrative burden. Regulation that protects companies from cyber threats is supported, but ineffective reporting requirements that increase the burden are criticized.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the future of the labor market and the structural impact of automation, stressing the necessity of responding to widespread job displacement caused by artificial intelligence. The sustainability of public sector employment in light of technological advancement is also being examined.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly supportive of the market economy and free competition, stressing the critical importance of these principles as the "most essential cornerstone." The speaker is wary of legislative bills that could weaken these cornerstones or whose underlying justifications are difficult to articulate.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The reduction of bureaucracy is mentioned as a positive result of IT development, which signals support for alleviating the administrative burden and increasing efficiency. Direct positions on taxes, expenditures, or trade are absent.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Lack of data
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data. The speech focuses on technological development and legislation, not economic policy, taxes, or the budget.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports innovation-driven economic growth, emphasizing the need to increase spending on research and development. The private sector’s record contribution to R&D is highlighted as a positive development, indicating a favorable attitude toward business investment.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspectives are linked to the funding of research and development (R&D) and its international impact. Specifically, clarification is sought as to whether the new law will affect international cooperation financially or simply streamline organizational matters.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views advocate for reducing administrative burdens and state fees for low-risk activities, thereby promoting regulatory efficiency. Furthermore, large national investments (150 million euros) aimed at ensuring environmental safety are supported via the national budget strategy.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives are implicit, stressing the importance of efficiency (or effectiveness) as the primary metric in a changing world, according to the view of an economic expert. This suggests a preference for utilizing results-based and optimizing methodologies, even when evaluating policy.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The discussion touches upon economic regulation via the conditions for supporting electricity generation from waste, indicating an interest in subsidy schemes and energy sector regulation. However, no clear positions on taxes, spending, or economic growth are articulated.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives emphasize budgetary discipline and the precise quantification of expenditures related to social benefits (sickness benefits). The central concern is the impact of social measures on the state budget, which points to fiscal prudence.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress the importance of fiscal discipline and budgetary precision, requiring detailed accounting (e.g., labor costs, financial costs) in the amendments to the State Budget Act. The readiness of international financial stability mechanisms (ESM) and the future assessment of their necessity are also crucial. The objective is to increase the accuracy of accounting for state budget programs.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on regulating imports, mitigating market risks, and establishing principles of liability when trading with third countries. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee consumer rights in the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, while balancing profit and liability.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views concern the labor market and regulations, emphasizing the employer’s significant responsibility in selecting employees and collecting data. Clear regulations that ensure employer accountability are preferred.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
It clearly supports the reduction of the regulatory burden, having approved the proposal by the Estonian Employers' Confederation to cut European Union bureaucracy by 25%. This indicates a preference for easing administrative burdens and improving the business environment, thereby reducing the administrative load on both the state and businesses.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views support financing aimed at promoting science and talent, even if it means incurring indirect financial obligations. The speaker calls into question fiscal discipline when it prevents the best talents from realizing their dreams in the field of science.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Insufficient Data.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective emphasizes regulatory efficiency and reducing the administrative burden, suggesting support for alleviating bureaucracy for smaller organizations. This is linked to achieving cost savings and improving access to funding and grants.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives are manifested through labor regulation, endorsing restrictions on the employment of certain individuals based on moral considerations. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on employer accountability and the role of public information (specifically, criminal records) during the hiring process.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
There is not enough data.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic perspective addresses the utilization of state subsidies in educational institutions for the procurement of organic food. The speaker accepts that the subsidies exist but questions their effective and equitable distribution, as well as their overall efficacy.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives are linked to the financing of national defense, emphasizing fiscal discipline and the fulfillment of international obligations (the 2% GDP defense spending limit). The relationship between the economy (GDP) and security commitments is examined.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The economic outlook centers on the macroeconomic forecast and financial stability. The regulation of financial markets is particularly important, emphasizing the necessity of addressing cryptocurrency-related complaints and consumer protection issues.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives focus on the financial impacts of regulations and the need for cost consciousness. The speaker is concerned whether the requirements stemming from the European directive necessitate financial investments from the state or local governments, emphasizing the need for a thorough cost assessment.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence, questioning the justification of taking on significant debt in the current economic climate. Simultaneously, there is an implicit recognition of the importance of infrastructure investments for wealth generation, creating a tension between the need for investment and strict budgetary discipline.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of investing in engineering education and technological development, viewing the shortage of skilled labor as an impediment to economic growth. Support is given to the creation of targeted funds and scholarships to address the labor shortage.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views concern financial regulation and consumer protection in banking. The emphasis is placed on ensuring fair regulation to protect victims of fraud from unfair banking practices, which points to a concern regarding the transparency of the financial system.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives concern taxation as a tool for guiding health behavior. Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid market advantages stemming from the tax structure and to ensure that the tax does not create favorable conditions for sugar substitutes.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic views emphasize cost-effectiveness and market competition. In particular, it is crucial to obtain assurance regarding the low cost of nuclear energy compared to current sources and assess its impact on existing renewable energy developers. These views are aimed at market stability and the protection of investments.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views directly concern the shortfalls in healthcare financing, citing the "cash crunch" as one of the key reasons for the failure of the general practitioner (GP) system. This suggests a need to either increase or more effectively allocate national funding within primary care.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives are focused on economic growth and attracting investments, emphasizing the need to increase the share of renewable energy in order to draw new consumers to Estonia. Support is provided for the development of strategic infrastructure and the promotion of investment interest.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views are leaning towards the easing of regulations, supporting a business environment where the administrative burden does not increase. This reflects concern about the growth of state intervention and bureaucracy within the food processing industry.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic policies are geared toward increasing growth and competitiveness, supporting entrepreneurs' expectations regarding the hiring of top specialists. Emphasis is placed on a pragmatic approach to bringing ICT sector professionals into the labor market, which is viewed as a competitive advantage.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic views support a legal framework that ensures competitiveness, protects property rights and entrepreneurship, and guarantees the well-being of the population. Emphasis is placed on significantly reducing the regulatory burden and avoiding overregulation. Preference is given to solutions that do not unduly restrict discretionary power, property, and entrepreneurship.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
While specific economic policies are missing, the emphasis on international cooperation in research and development suggests support for knowledge-based economic growth and innovation.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data. The discussions focus on administrative and personnel issues within the education sector, rather than on economic policy.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic perspective is evident in the concern over necessary infrastructure investments related to meeting environmental requirements and water recycling. This indicates an awareness that achieving environmental goals demands significant capital-intensive expenditures.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives concern European financial stability and risk management. The speaker positively assesses the fact that major financial risks from the past have not materialized, and is seeking assurance regarding future stability.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Lack of data