By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

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Economic perspectives have centered on the transparency of the tax burden, challenging the official 33% figure and emphasizing that the actual tax burden derived from payroll and consumption taxes is substantially higher. According to the speaker’s calculations, the tax burden could reach 60–70% when factoring in VAT and excise duties. This stance calls for an honest accounting of the true costs of labor.

The economic perspectives are firmly set against tax hikes and stress the need to protect the purchasing power of ordinary citizens, particularly when so many are living paycheck to paycheck. Inflation is treated as the expropriation of value from the people, demanding that the government implement measures to shield the nation's assets from price inflation and potential hyperinflation.

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The speaker voiced concerns over the uncertain future of EU funding for Rail Baltic and the potential for the resulting costs to fall entirely on Estonian taxpayers. He suggested that the government may be prioritizing economic interests (specifically, cheap labor for businesses) over moral and security considerations. Furthermore, he strongly advocates for state-level economic incentives aimed at boosting the birth rate (such as income tax exemptions and favorable loans for families, modeled after Hungary).

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The economic outlook focuses on tax reduction, specifically lowering the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 18.8%. This indicates support for decreasing the overall tax burden, a measure typically associated with the goal of stimulating economic growth.