By Months: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on opposing government bills that involve raising taxes and increasing state control over families. The speaker is primarily an opposition representative who votes against these proposals and supports alternative fiscal measures, such as a special tax on banks. The main priority is cutting government expenditure and easing the tax burden.
11.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills concerning taxation (car tax, state fees) and social reforms (unemployment insurance, mental health). The speaker is actively opposing these measures, proposing that the bills be rejected or that their reading be suspended. Another significant issue is the bill concerning the deprivation of voting rights, regarding which he questions its compliance with the principles of the rule of law.
10.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing government bills, particularly those concerning the budget and proposed tax hikes. The speaker proposes rejecting drafts that involve cutting nursing home subsidies for pensioners and bills that impose mental health obligations on local municipalities. There is a demand for improving the transparency of the state budget and including measures within the budget that actively promote economic growth.
09.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward reforming the system of compensatory mandates used in Riigikogu elections, ensuring it better aligns with the constitution and the will of the voters. The speaker is also a proponent and supporter of the proposal to increase family benefits. Furthermore, he/she is a strong opponent of the legislation concerning the government's proposed tax hikes and budget decisions.
07.2024
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is clearly on opposing the car tax and other tax hikes, which the speaker promises to vote against. Alternative priorities proposed include implementing a bank tax and a progressive income tax to shift the tax burden and invest in the economy.
06.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker is a vocal opponent of the laws proposed by the government, particularly the car tax law and the supplementary budget. He/She supports alternative bills initiated by the Center Party faction, such as the taxation of banks' excess profits. His/Her activity focuses on criticizing and rejecting the existing legislation.
05.2024
24 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax policy and presenting alternative proposals, such as lowering the VAT on local fruits and vegetables to 5% and introducing a special bank tax. A significant priority is stopping or reforming the e-voting system until its absolute reliability is guaranteed. The speaker is primarily an opponent of government bills and a provider of alternative solutions.
04.2024
18 Speeches
The legislative focus, on behalf of the Centre Party faction, is on initiating bills concerning economic relief (lowering VAT on local production to 5%) and amending the Riigikogu Election Act regarding the distribution of compensatory mandates. Furthermore, a crucial role is played in opposing the government's tax bills (the taxation of pensions).
03.2024
8 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently centered on challenging the tax bills proposed by the government, particularly the car tax and the sugar tax. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of these drafts, demanding exceptions and benefits that are in compliance with the principles of social justice and the constitution.
02.2024
8 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax package (VAT, excises, car tax), as these measures harm all Estonian residents, particularly the poorest. He/She actively advocates for the introduction of a new bill: the solidarity excess profit tax for banks.
01.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker's focus is on sharp criticism and oversight of the government's actions and existing policies (tax increases, Rail Baltic, budget priorities). There is no data regarding the initiation or support of specific legislative bills; the activity is aimed at holding the executive branch accountable.