By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

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.