By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Sessions: 89
Fully Profiled: 89
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports strong state intervention in the economy to protect consumers, backing price regulation (fuel, electricity) and social redistribution. It demands direct compensation for those in need to mitigate high prices, prioritizing regulation and social measures over simple tax reductions.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives support lowering taxes, particularly reducing the VAT on foodstuffs, emphasizing the need to support the domestic fruit and vegetable sector. The need to increase public spending in the healthcare sector to eliminate waiting lists is also highlighted.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of increasing social support and alleviating poverty through fiscal solutions. Priority is given to ensuring the financial stability of citizens and reducing social insecurity.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The economic stance strongly favors lowering taxes and opposes the introduction of new taxes, such as the sugar tax. The government faces criticism for dipping into the public’s pockets. There is support for reducing the VAT on local fruits and vegetables to 5%, demonstrating a commitment to supporting domestic production and easing the financial strain on the populace.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic viewpoints stress the importance of fair competition and affordable energy for ensuring economic competitiveness. There is strong opposition to state subsidies and guarantees, which distort the market, create unjust profits, and impoverish consumers.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The economic views are strongly focused on consumer protection and critical of the current free-market model in the energy sector. The speaker opposes increasing subsidies and sees speculative enrichment within the current system, advocating for national deliberation regarding withdrawal from the electricity exchange to protect consumers.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly pro-growth, demanding the lowering of taxes and excise duties and the implementation of cheap energy (oil shale) to revitalize the economy. They oppose achieving budget balance during an economic downturn through tax increases, viewing this as a mistake that deepens the crisis. The preference during a crisis is to stimulate consumption and production over maintaining fiscal discipline.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly focused on social justice and redistribution, standing in direct opposition to the current tax system, which heavily burdens low- and middle-income individuals. The speaker demands that resources be channeled toward people, not imaginary large-scale projects, and calls for fewer officials in public administration. The situation where 5% of families control 95% of all household wealth is heavily criticized.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The economic platform is staunchly opposed to tax hikes, accusing the government of imposing 26 new taxes and misleading voters. The speaker finds the prime minister's talk of tax cuts utterly ridiculous. Furthermore, the importance of economic security is stressed as an integral part of the nation's overall security.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Economic perspectives stress fiscal responsibility and demand clear economic returns (or 'payback') from major infrastructure projects. The primary concern revolves around the project's financial sustainability and the achievement of the required passenger and cargo volumes.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Strongly supports fiscal discipline and state budget efficiency, requiring cuts to administrative expenses. It expresses a critical stance on increasing bureaucracy and public sector spending, linking this directly to the burden placed on the taxpayer.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives highlight opposition to the high cost of consumer subsidies aimed at supporting green energy, viewing this as an excessive burden on the public. Concerns are being raised that the total subsidy amount would need to double to achieve a full transition to green energy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It supports increasing social spending to reduce poverty, but demands that this be financed by halving public administration costs and abandoning the green transition. It strongly opposes policies that impose unspecified financial obligations on consumers, emphasizing transparency and cost control.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
They advocate for strong state intervention and support for the agricultural sector to ensure its stability and competitiveness. They view local production as a solid foundation for the economy and oppose reliance on imports, which increases economic vulnerability.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views are strongly interventionist and favor state regulation. The speaker opposes the speculative mechanisms of the free market and demands the reinstatement of state price controls. They prioritize investments in existing domestic production capacity (the Narva power plants) and oppose allocating hundreds of millions of euros to subsidize "uncompetitive green energy."
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives are critical of the current fiscal management, stressing the necessity of clear market economy principles. The speaker strongly opposes the expenditure of hundreds of millions of euros on subsidies for wind farm owners and criticizes the government's alleged inability to control tax hikes.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition is being voiced regarding government spending, criticizing the "insane green policy" and "questionable schemes." It is stressed that taxpayers (who pay their taxes diligently) should have the right to participate in how those taxes are allocated, thereby linking tax liability to the right to vote.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic views are strongly market-oriented, demanding equal competition for all electricity producers and the abandonment of "green socialism." The speaker opposes subsidies and high CO2 taxes, viewing them as politically motivated interference that damages the economy. The objective is to achieve economic growth through affordable energy, which must not be a luxury commodity in Estonia.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Economic views are strongly pro-market, emphasizing the necessity of fair competition while opposing state subsidization and excessive taxation. The speaker views state intervention as posing a threat of socialism and corruption, which ultimately distorts the market. He criticizes the government's actions for placing producers in a disadvantaged position.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker advocates for the redistribution of state funds, demanding an immediate halt to directing one million euros toward supporting Russian-language media. Instead, it is recommended that the money be allocated to pensioners, citing social priority and a more purposeful use of taxpayer funds.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Economic perspectives are only addressed indirectly, touching upon the strategic value of state mineral resources (phosphorite, rare earth metals) and their potential use as a security guarantee. Other economic policy standpoints (taxes, budget) are not presented.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility and are strongly opposed to the state providing long-term support for unprofitable state-owned enterprises. The necessity of a national airline in Estonia is being questioned following repeated bankruptcies, with a clear preference for more market-based solutions.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic platform is heavily focused on tax redistribution, calling for the taxation of banks' excessively large profits while opposing any increase in consumption taxes that would impact ordinary citizens. The speaker sharply criticizes the financial sector, which profits from having the Eurozone's highest loan interest rates, labeling this activity detrimental to the country.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The economic views expressed are staunchly pro-market, rejecting state intervention and any elements of central planning. The speaker calls for a level playing field for producers and stresses that the state's role is to ensure the lowest possible energy prices for consumers, rather than subsidizing production.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for redistribution and consumer relief, which would be achieved by lowering the VAT on food items. To generate new revenue, there is a proposal to introduce a solidarity tax on the profits of banks and international corporations, underscoring the principle that taxes must be levied where the money is.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker views the social insurance reform as an economic measure, emphasizing that early treatment is economically more beneficial than waiting until chronic illnesses develop. This stance supports social investment in the interest of long-term economic efficiency and the prevention of losses (up to 2 billion euros annually).
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Lack of data
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, emphasizing that raising taxes slows down economic growth and reduces overall revenue. They support taxing wealth (a bank profit tax, progressive income tax) and demand extensive state budget cuts, including through the elimination of bureaucracy and green energy subsidies. Skepticism is expressed regarding the government's optimistic economic growth forecast.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The economic perspectives are heavily focused on promoting growth and protecting industry, in opposition to the government's policies, which have resulted in a prolonged economic recession. The speaker criticizes political decisions that are leading to the loss of 500 jobs and reducing the nation's electricity generation capacity.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they stifle economic growth and reduce real income. When addressing budget issues, the preference is for cutting expenditures (targeting the army of bureaucrats, Rail Baltic, and the green transition) and supporting specific taxes (such as a special tax on banks) rather than taxing the less affluent. The overall stance clearly favors growth and the protection of citizens' incomes.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic policy is firmly focused on opposing increases in taxes and state fees, arguing that such measures lower the standard of living and place a heavy burden on consumers, particularly pensioners. There is criticism of the government's efforts to save money at the expense of the poorest segments of society through the reform of the unemployment insurance system. Furthermore, there is support for protecting lower-income groups from inflation and rising prices.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Economic views are strongly opposed to raising taxes, particularly regarding the taxation of pensions, which is viewed as an unfair way to disregard the national debt. The speaker stresses that high taxes on fossil fuels destroy competitiveness and industry. A low tax burden and fiscal discipline (respect for debt obligations) are preferred.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker opposes increasing the tax burden, arguing that it lowers the standard of living and inhibits economic growth. Support is given to achieving cost savings by cutting back on government mega-projects and reducing the size of the bureaucracy. New revenue sources proposed include a solidarity levy on banks and the taxation of the profits of global corporations (Google, Facebook), with a preference for progressive taxation.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The economic views emphasize protecting existing national industry (oil shale energy) and opposing regulations that would destroy it. Economic independence and competitiveness are prioritized, while simultaneously criticizing the blind implementation of foreign mandates.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they undermine economic security. They advocate for rapid economic growth and criticize the government's wasteful spending on mega-projects (like Rail Baltic) and green energy subsidies. The government is accused of violating free-market principles through subsidization.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Economic perspectives are critical of government spending, particularly regarding the large sums allocated for green energy subsidies, which impact overall affordability. The negative effect of inflation and rising prices on socially vulnerable groups (pensioners and minimum wage earners) is also highlighted.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The economic platform is heavily focused on reducing the tax burden, especially regarding excise duties on electricity and fuel, to prevent companies from incurring losses and to halt the decline in the standard of living. It advocates for fairer redistribution, standing in opposition to the government's policies, which are claimed to favor the wealthy.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The economic views strongly support wealth redistribution and progressive taxation. The speaker opposes burdening low-income individuals and favors implementing a special tax on bank profits to raise funds for healthcare.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives focus on concerns regarding inflation and the decline in the standard of living. The speaker supports government intervention to back local food production, viewing its decline as a security risk. Greater transparency and clarity regarding the state budget are also demanded.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The economic perspectives pertain to the regulation of public procurement and auditing services, emphasizing the necessity of vetting the background and reliability of contractual partners. A preference is implied for robust oversight and well-established business experience within the public sector.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The politician is strongly opposed to tax hikes, viewing them as a factor that fuels inflation, increases unemployment, and slows down economic growth. The necessity of protecting people's purchasing power is stressed, and the government is urged to maintain responsible fiscal discipline. The position is especially critical concerning the lack of transparency in the financial management of large infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic).
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A significant increase in social spending (family benefits) is supported in order to alleviate poverty and address the demographic crisis. Simultaneously, the necessity of finding savings within the state budget is highlighted, raising questions about the potential financial gain from reducing the size of the state apparatus.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, stressing the negative impact of high labor taxes and new business taxes. They favor an environment that promotes competitiveness and criticize the fiscal policy implemented during the crisis.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Economic perspectives are strongly opposed to the current policy of raising taxes and cutting spending, which is widely viewed as accelerating both recession and inflation. The speaker stresses the urgent need for a plan aimed at restoring economic growth and halting price increases. Concerns were raised regarding both the overall economic downturn and the impact of inflation on prices.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
No data available
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic views are strongly focused on redistribution and stimulating the economy through public investment. They demand shifting the tax burden from the poor to the rich, supporting the introduction of a bank tax and a progressive income tax. They oppose the established sales tax, increases in income tax, and the car tax, arguing that these measures impoverish citizens.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Economic perspectives are firmly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they stifle both economic growth and consumption. It is stressed that these tax increases disproportionately affect lower-income individuals, resulting in sluggish consumption and ultimately lower tax revenue collection. The preference is for measures that actively stimulate economic growth.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Economic viewpoints are strongly opposed to tax hikes, arguing that they impede economic growth. They favor socially fairer solutions that would not disproportionately affect poorer citizens. As an alternative, there is support for considering a special tax on banks, signaling a preference for taxing large financial institutions rather than the average person.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
Economic views are strongly critical of the government’s fiscal policy, which is seen as the primary driver behind the lack of economic growth and rising poverty. The speaker stresses the necessity of using public funds efficiently and criticizes the withdrawal of social benefits from families at the same time that ministries are failing to spend allocated money.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
No data available
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
No data available.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly emphasize the prospects for economic growth and recovery as the central objectives of fiscal policy. The speaker criticizes the government’s fiscal policy, suggesting that insufficient consideration was given to economic growth when drafting the supplementary budget.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The economic views are strongly progressive, supporting the redistribution of wealth. The speaker opposes regressive taxes (such as the car tax, VAT, and excises) and calls for taxing banks' excess profits and large digital corporations, alongside implementing a progressive income tax, in order to collect taxes from "where the money is."
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The economic platform focuses on progressive taxation (including a progressive income tax and a special bank levy) while opposing consumption taxes, such as the sugar tax. They support targeted tax breaks for local products and demand transparency regarding the funding sources for state expenditures, indicating a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The speaker emphasizes fiscal responsibility and is critical of the large budget deficit, questioning the rationale behind tax hikes and spending cuts. They demand a concrete and measurable percentage impact on economic growth from the state investments (2 billion euros).
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for fiscal justice and redistribution, calling for the implementation of a special tax targeting banks that have generated massive profits. They oppose the taxation of pensions, arguing that it unfairly harms lower-income groups and the elderly.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker advocates for special taxation on banks' large profits, which signals support for a redistributive fiscal policy. Simultaneously, there is strong opposition to taxing the average pension, emphasizing the need to protect the lower-income population.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic views emphasize fiscal discipline and the need to improve public sector efficiency, criticizing the large number of officials per taxpayer. The speaker suggests that these officials work inefficiently, which represents a significant economic cost.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The economic perspective strongly favors progressive taxation and stands against taxing low-income individuals (pensioners). The speaker advocates for taxing banks and voices concern over the growing inequality, placing social justice ahead of the interests of the financial sector.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
It supports fiscal responsibility and demands clear accountability regarding the use of the €400 million loan intended to support the economy. It emphasizes the need to achieve measurable economic growth, expressed in percentages, which indicates a focus on performance and transparency in public finances.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Economic perspectives directly impact labor issues and employment stability within the education sector. There is expressed concern over the loss and replacement of public sector jobs, pointing to a clear interest in strategic workforce planning.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives support using taxation as a tool for promoting health, but they favor incentives over punitive measures, such as reducing the tax on fruits and vegetables. This indicates a desire to steer consumption toward healthier options through targeted tax reductions.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The economic platform is strongly focused on the fairer distribution of national wealth and the reduction of inequality. They support the introduction of a progressive income tax and a solidarity tax targeting bank profits. They oppose regressive taxes (VAT, excises) and the taxation of pensions, which exacerbate the impoverishment of the population.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Economic views emphasize the importance of a stable investment climate and warn against the economic damage caused by war rhetoric. There is also sharp criticism of supporting businesses that pay taxes in Russia, which ultimately supports Putin.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently opposed to fiscal austerity during an economic downturn, criticizing the simultaneous implementation of tax hikes and spending cuts. It is argued that such policies complicate the recovery of economic growth and point toward negative repercussions, similar to those seen during the 2008 crisis.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
There is strong opposition to taxing pensions, reflecting a desire to protect the incomes of the elderly and those with lower earnings. Simultaneously, there is support for taxing banks' excess profits, indicating a preference for income redistribution and the taxation of larger gains.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives center on tax policy: there is strong opposition to the car tax and significant interest in alternative revenue streams, such as an excess profits tax on banks. The speaker demands that alternatives be presented and consistency maintained when making fiscal policy decisions.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to raising taxes and implementing new ones, arguing that these measures stifle economic growth, especially during a recession. Their economic perspective prioritizes stimulating the economy and ensuring businesses can operate effectively before any taxes can be collected.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic perspectives generally lean toward supporting fiscal measures that incentivize positive behavior, such as reducing taxes on healthy foods (fruits and vegetables). This indicates a preference for utilizing tax benefits and direct funding (like school meals) rather than implementing punitive new consumption taxes.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The prevailing economic perspectives emphasize the urgent need to restore economic growth and preserve jobs. The expectation is that the government must be proactive and capable of offering specific assistance to businesses to prevent the loss of production and employment.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Economic views support progressive taxation, calling for a tax on luxury cars that should be "quite substantial." The speaker opposes flat taxation, which treats rural residents and the wealthy identically. Concern is expressed regarding the growing number of poor people, and previous privatization deals detrimental to the state are criticized.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of regulating financial institutions, given that Estonian loans are the most expensive in the Eurozone. The speaker is strongly opposed to tax policies that favor the rich and tax the poor, thereby supporting greater social redistribution.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Economic views lean towards solidarity and redistribution, opposing a car tax that harms the poor. There is a demand for the introduction of a solidarity tax on profitable financial institutions (banks), as they are earning hundreds of millions through the Eurozone's most expensive loans. Economic justice is preferred, which would protect the poorer residents.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of directing state expenditures toward essential works and services, while strongly supporting fair compensation for the workforce (rescuers, police officers). Criticism is directed at the waste of financial resources on bonuses for bureaucrats, which points to a clear requirement for fiscal discipline regarding administrative costs.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The economic platform is heavily focused on social justice and wealth redistribution. The speaker opposes increases in VAT and excise taxes, arguing that they disproportionately harm low- and middle-income earners. They are demanding that banks' excess profits be taxed based on the principle of solidarity, as a means of combating inequality.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker advocates for the reallocation of funds, specifically demanding that money saved by cutting officials' bonuses be channeled into raising teachers' salaries. They stress the need to prioritize social necessities (education, health) over administrative expenditures and criticize the lavish spending on bureaucracy. Their views lean toward social justice and a correction of the state's fiscal priorities.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is vehemently against tax hikes, seeing them as a major drag on economic growth. He emphasizes the need for fiscal discipline and sharply criticizes loss-making infrastructure projects that ultimately burden the taxpayer.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for consumer protection against high utility costs. The speaker indirectly points to the need for stronger regulation, calling into question the actions of the Competition Authority and the functioning of the market. The focus is primarily on protecting consumers rather than business interests.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.