By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
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).