By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi

The economic perspectives center on budget discipline and stable funding for the cultural sector. There is a demand for clarity on which sector funds will be drawn from if the proposed bill fails to generate the anticipated revenue, highlighting concerns about unforeseen budget cuts and the government’s overall financial planning.

The speaker emphasized fiscal responsibility and demanded a clear accounting of the net revenue generated for the state, to ensure that the foreign prisoner project covers all costs (healthcare, translation, and prison refurbishment). Also under focus is the impact of regulating the debtors' list on economic relations.

The economic policies are focused on redistribution and social justice, prioritizing support for low-income individuals. Specifically, there is a proposal to reduce the VAT on groceries to ease the financial burden on the elderly and poorer segments of society. Furthermore, there is support for increasing the budgetary capacities of local municipalities (the Robin Hood principle).