By Plenary Sessions: Madis Timpson
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic positions emphasize the need to protect nationally critical infrastructure (specifically, the cable 50% owned by Elering). It supports imposing extremely large financial penalties (up to 4 billion euros) to ensure a sufficient deterrent effect against economically damaging actions.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic viewpoints concern fiscal transparency, emphasizing that the Police and Border Guard Board receives no revenue from fines, which rules out any interest in installing cameras for the purpose of collecting fines. The return of Tax and Customs Board employees to the scope of the draft bill is also mentioned.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to strengthen competition in the banking sector and reduce market concentration. It is suspected that overly difficult market entry impedes the market's overall health and competitiveness.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
There is insufficient data on economic views.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Economic perspectives emphasize the price of freedom (defense spending, taxes) and demand fiscal transparency from the state regarding any tax increases. At the same time, the speaker is strongly in favor of preserving the social safety net, opposing the termination of pension indexation or the reduction of benefits, especially given that vulnerable groups are currently living in poverty.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
No data available
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It supports economic growth and the generation of revenue from state assets, prioritizing the approximately 30 million euros earned from renting out prison facilities over potential conservation expenses. It emphasizes the crucial role of job creation in securing family livelihoods, making this a key priority. The text references the teachers' strike regarding the 10 million euro funding gap, underscoring the substantial magnitude of the prison revenues.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views stress the need to ensure labor regulations are consistent with market conditions, especially regarding the wage rate for minors and seasonal workers, which may act as a barrier to employment. At the same time, it is confirmed that business risks remain with the employer, and the flexibility of employment relationships is discussed.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker supports abolishing the tax hump, seeing a positive economic impact for those earning the average wage. He/She expresses concern about the disproportionality, noting that a 25-euro state fee allows a factory's planning process to be halted for two years. He/She emphasizes the employer’s perspective: that good employees are held onto tooth and nail.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on financial fairness and proportionality, specifically criticizing a situation where vastly different financial obligations are imposed within the same context. The objective is to find a solution that mitigates regulatory disparity.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The address focuses on the technical aspect of defending the judiciary's budget in the Riigikogu, but it lacks any broader stance on taxes, spending, or overall economic policy.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic outlooks stress fiscal discipline and cost savings within the state budget, citing, for instance, the upkeep costs of prisoners. The speaker clearly backs the interests of business organizations, criticizing new draft legislation that increases the administrative burden on entrepreneurs.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic concepts focus on the allocation of jobs to support regional development. Priority is given to the strategic use of public sector employment to achieve economic balance and ensure the viability of regions.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Indirect support is provided for targeted public investments in infrastructure (sports halls) necessary for organizing major events. There is no data available regarding broader economic policy, taxes, or regulations.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is too little data.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic perspective is limited to emphasizing fiscal responsibility, as the minister confirmed that implementing the protocol requires no additional funding and will be handled within the existing budget. Colleague Solman’s concern regarding the increase in bureaucracy and costs was also mentioned.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Economic considerations center on optimizing and ensuring the targeted use of social benefits. Support is given to transitioning from a low survivor's pension to a more beneficial parental benefit, stressing that this constitutes a more advantageous solution for the individual. The discussion also covers the effect of increased benefits on the calculation of the subsistence allowance.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The economic views focus on reducing bureaucracy, which indicates a desire to improve administrative efficiency and simplify regulations. Specific positions on taxes or broader economic doctrines are not presented.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives support state spending aimed at improving the social system, highlighting a fiscal expenditure of 3.3 million euros and the necessity for IT development. They endorse targeted redistribution, which would provide more funds for 90% of children, and stress the need to clearly define the limits of state obligations concerning individuals who have reached adulthood.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on the structural integrity of the national budget and fiscal discipline. The speaker emphasizes the compliance of the budget law with the constitution and the need to learn from international models.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views focus on fiscal discipline and the efficient use of taxpayer money. Particular criticism is leveled at situations where the state pays law firms to draft legislation, which subsequently results in additional litigation costs, demanding that such practices must not be tolerated.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal discipline and protecting the budget, emphasizing that money is always tight. A key issue is ensuring the fairness and optimal level of salaries for public sector executives, inquiring about a specific salary level excluding bonuses.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The economic views are characterized by concern over hidden costs that may arise for the state, which indicates a cautious approach when assuming financial obligations through international agreements. The emphasis is placed on fiscal discipline and risk assessment.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic considerations are confined to addressing the financial concerns of local authorities. The speaker relayed the Ministry's position that the draft legislation does not introduce new financial obligations, which suggests a sensitivity toward the budgetary burden placed on local governments.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic perspectives address the regulation of state fees within social services, emphasizing that these fees should not be determined solely by the cost principle, thereby ensuring the availability of the service. The financial effect of the socio-political amendments has been calculated as an additional expenditure of 1.7 million euros allocated to subsistence benefits, demonstrating a willingness to increase social spending from the state budget.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Economic viewpoints focus on ensuring the funding of services and budget clarity, noting that the service price (€6.10) is already accounted for in the special welfare budget. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Health Insurance Fund in taking over the payment obligation, which points to a preference for state budgetary discipline and clarity.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports fiscal optimization and cost savings, emphasizing that the new model will reduce public expenditure. Cost optimization is achieved by delegating the responsibility for stock rotation and renewal to hospitals, which can then utilize the soon-to-expire medications in patient treatment.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic outlook is tied to the increase in state levies, which is justified by the need to modernize these fees after nearly a decade. It supports the Ministry of Social Affairs' position that the rise in state fees will have only a marginal impact on the pharmaceutical market, thereby refuting fears of a significant increase in drug prices. It also reports on Kingo’s concern that pharmaceutical wholesalers fear a loss of revenue.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The presenter conveys concern regarding the sustainability of the Health Insurance Fund's long-term financing and the appropriateness of utilizing reserves to cover fixed costs. The speaker supports the view that the financing of health and social services should be reviewed in the long term, and that these services ought to be financed separately. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the alignment of salary components with service prices.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic standpoints are indirect, pertaining to regional growth and workplace environment issues, including the costs of campaigns for preventative measures against workplace bullying and harassment, regarding which clarifications were requested from the ministries.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is strong support for protecting property rights, coupled with criticism of the state's resource wastage (specifically, the man-hours and personnel consumed by excessive measurement and monitoring). The text emphasizes the need for cost-effectiveness in managing state reserves to prevent expenses resulting from expired medicines and equipment, and to ensure the optimal procurement of necessary supplies.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Clear opposition to a progressive income tax is expressed. In the context of social issues, the importance of economic security as a factor influencing birth rates is emphasized, highlighting concerns over rising housing costs and bank interest rates. The necessity of updating family benefits is also mentioned.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The preference is for economic growth focused on strategic sectors, such as the domestic defense industry. There is an emphasis on increasing revenue, creating new jobs, and ensuring high wages for those jobs, which signals support for high value-added economic development and workforce well-being.
2024-07-23
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Insufficient data