By Months: Kristo Enn Vaga
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
12.2024
8 Speeches
Strongly supports a significant increase in national defense spending (over 3% of GDP), which is partially financed by a security levy. It confirms that the necessary funds will be sourced from the Ministry of Defense's operational expenditure line and recognizes Estonian entrepreneurs who have publicly expressed readiness to make a greater contribution. It supports the continuation of military aid to Ukraine at the level of 0.25% of GDP.
11.2024
5 Speeches
Economic outlooks are heavily focused on growth and market expansion, viewing EU enlargement as a straightforward solution for boosting competitiveness. National investments in the defense industry are supported, described as a "win-win situation" for both the economy and security. There is a preference for reducing bureaucracy and streamlining processes to support defense industry companies and stimulate economic activity.
09.2024
9 Speeches
Economic perspectives are linked to increasing the crisis resilience of companies and ensuring the functioning of vital services (including the transmission of broadcasting by AS Levira) in all circumstances. This emphasizes a regulatory approach in the interest of stability and security, requiring service providers (including the private sector) to prepare risk analyses.
06.2024
10 Speeches
He/She is interested in issues concerning national defense financing, inquiring with the President of the Bank of Estonia about the potential of a state bond targeted at retail investors to improve lending conditions and raise additional capital for defense spending. This indicates an interest in public finance and strategic investments.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker supports large, targeted investments (1.5 billion) channeled through national defense, which are to be financed by bonds. The goal is economic growth, emphasizing the necessity of stimulating the economy alongside the planned cuts and tax increases. Furthermore, the plan involves directing funds into the Estonian defense industry to ensure the revenue remains within Estonia.
04.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker supports national investments in promoting sports and health, viewing this as an excellent investment that yields a healthier population and tax revenue. He advocates for adjusting the tax system to incentivize the involvement of private funds in the sports and culture sectors. He also supports continued substantial state aid to Ukraine (0.25% of GDP).
02.2024
2 Speeches
Supports state intervention and aid for Estonian businesses, particularly those in the defense industry sector. Considers the support of the defense industry to be crucial for guaranteeing Estonian security, which indicates a preference for state backing of strategic sectors.
01.2024
1 Speeches
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