By Months: Peeter Ernits

Economic views are critical of the government's tax policy, which disproportionately burdens the less affluent (calling the car tax "highway robbery"). He is concerned about the significant trade imbalance (exports at 1.42M versus imports at 12M). He is interested in generating revenue for the state treasury (30 million euros from renting out prisons), but he doubts the long-term wisdom and administrative costs associated with this deal.

The speaker sharply criticizes the state of the Estonian economy, pointing out that the country has the highest inflation in Europe and significant youth unemployment. He takes a stand against the prime minister's so-called "prosperity budget," dismissing it as mere stagnation. He advocates for supporting local producers and small businesses and criticizes the government for wasting state funds (specifically on defense spending) at the very moment social benefits and regional services are being slashed.

The speaker emphasizes fiscal responsibility and is vehemently opposed to wasting taxpayer money (EU fines). He criticizes the economic situation, which forces people to buy cheaper groceries and reduce consumption. He is skeptical of utopian renewable energy promises, noting that large wind turbine projects are not viable with current financial instruments ("they don't pencil out").

The speaker advocates for austerity and reduced bureaucracy, criticizing the waste of state funds (such as fines and make-work/busywork). He is concerned about the stagnation of the Estonian economy and opposes new regulations (for example, the sustainability report) which add costs for entrepreneurs. He demands that the government more vigorously defend the interests of Estonian businesses (for instance, in the Ukrainian market) and criticizes the intensive gas trade currently being conducted with Russia.

The speaker is highly critical of the tax burden (specifically the car tax) and government spending that negatively impacts businesses (citing, for example, a catering company operating 24 vans). He opposes massive renewable energy subsidies (€2.6 billion), viewing them as simply transferring wealth from taxpayers' pockets directly into the hands of businessmen. He stresses that the economy is in a catastrophic condition, forcing people to choose food based solely on price.