By Years: Ants Frosch

The speaker is critical of the tax hikes (income tax, car tax), demanding clarity regarding revenues and the confusion between agencies (specifically citing the differences in calculators used by the Tax and Customs Board and the Transport Administration). He deems the structure of the car tax unsuccessful and points to the necessity of its cancellation. Furthermore, he expresses concern about the increasing administrative burden placed on local governments without sufficient resources (referring to the waste commissioners).

Economic views focus on regional inequality and criticism regarding the use of "blood money" in politics (Ossinovski/Usmanov). Questions are raised concerning the need for a faster increase in the retirement age and the capacity of property owners to carry out renovations. It also criticizes the potential for moped cars (microcars/quadricycles) to become the only affordable means of transport for people living in rural areas.