According to the analysis of Alan Vaht, a member of the board of Terminal Oil, a 22.9% decline in diesel fuel sales may lead to the loss of high excise tax revenue, highlighting the impact of excise policy on the state budget. #diislikütuseaktsiis #maksutulu #aktsiisipoliitika (translated)
The government has unveiled the draft of the state budget for the new year, with a large portion of the government's reserve funds planned to cover unforeseen expenses for the Swedish prison lease project. #vanglakohtadeRent #riigieelarve #kulud (translated)
Russia's defense spending will increase by about a third next year, reaching 17.1 trillion rubles, although the state budget deficit is record-high and funding for social policy, healthcare, and education is decreasing. #Venemaa #riigieelarve #kaitsekulud (translated)
The termination of Transport Asset Management will bring 25 million euros to the state budget next year, which is currently held in the company's bank accounts. #TranspordiVarahaldus #riigieelarve #rahajama (translated)
Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi presented the state budget, stressing that economic forecasts may be erroneous and the government must be flexible in response to changing circumstances. #riigieelarve #majandusprognoos #Eestimaa (translated)
Oksana Pillak writes that Estonia's state finances are gradually improving as the tax burden has been reduced and the economy is growing, in contrast to the concerns and criticism of the opposition regarding the state budget. #riigirahandus #majanduskasv #maksupoliitika (translated)
Raul Eamets emphasizes that when discussing the growth of Estonia's debt burden, one must take into account economic growth and price increases; it should also not be forgotten that suppressing future expenses is not a sustainable solution and that investments in human capital yield greater returns in the long term. #võlakoormus #majanduskasv #riigieelarve (translated)
The termination of transport asset management will bring 25 million euros to Estonia's state budget next year, while the state continues to manage claims against the bankrupt Nordica and its subsidiary Regional Jet amounting to over sixty million euros. #riigieelarve #transpordiVarahaldus #likvideerimine (translated)
"It is felt here for a very long time that the Social Democrats are very coalition-oriented," said Tõnis Mölder, a member of parliament without a faction, who noted that the Social Democrats know this and have raised their price very high. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
"There is no secret that special care is what we all have at heart. In the budget, there is actually 37.5 million set aside to conclude these agreements here. I believe we need to get this work done. I am pleased that at least the Social Democrats show a willingness to contribute ideas and make substantive proposals," said Õnne Pillak, leader of the Reform Party's parliamentary group, noting that if the coverage is available, then the coalition is also ready to reach an agreement. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
"Currently, it is planned to cut approximately 40 million euros from healthcare. We are not willing to vote in favor of a budget that reduces the availability of medical care," according to Läänemets, it would be possible to find funding for all their proposals. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
The Estonian Social Democrats demand changes in the state budget amounting to 100 million euros, including increasing the salaries of teachers, police officers, and firefighters, and are ready to approve the budget if the coalition supports their proposals without negotiations. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
Rain Epler (EKRE) noted that the state has a spending problem, meaning there are areas where cuts can be made. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
At one point, we would reach the stage where the national debt stabilizes and even starts to decrease. Of course, that will take time. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reduce such a deficit so much in one year, and even that 0.5 percent was very difficult to achieve, but that's how it is. Toomas Uibo (E200) expressed hope that the following governments will continue to reduce the budget deficit by 0.5 percent per year. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
There are a whole range of costs that are not ideological, such as special care costs. We have a Supreme Court decision that indeed acknowledges that there may be a lack of money and places, but this does not in any way absolve the state of ensuring people's fundamental rights. According to Social Democrat Riina Sikkut, the Social Democrats are not engaging in political blackmail when it comes to voting on the budget. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
When we talk about substance, we should naturally review and reform the entire tax system. Our entire tax system is built on the premise that 40 percent of taxes come from consumption taxes. According to Center Party member Lauri Laats, the state budget currently under preparation is a disaster. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
The second supplementary budget was submitted to the parliament, where certain expenses are simply being carried over to the next year. Rails for Rail Baltic are being purchased for 28 million, but it's unknown where. Aivar Kokk, a member of the Isamaa party, noted that the current budget is a hidden budget. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
I remind you that back in spring there was a forecast that showed next year's deficit would be as much as 4.9 percent. Then in summer a new forecast came out saying the deficit would be 4.4 percent, and now, by continuing to trim government spending, we submitted a state budget where next year's deficit is four percent. In fact, it has already been accomplished, Keldo noted that the government has already cut an additional approximately 1.5 billion euros. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
The parliamentary parties discussed the state budget in a heated debate, where the coalition claims that the deficit will decrease, while the opposition criticizes the government for fulfilling promises with borrowed money and points out the need to reform the tax system. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
In Estonia, a budget debate on finance is taking place, where members of parliament are discussing next year's state budget and responding to opposition criticism. #eelarvedebatt #EestiValitsus #parlament (translated)
