By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

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Economic views emphasize concern over high unemployment (over 64,000) and oppose government plans to bring in large numbers of foreign workers, especially when local jobs require specific qualifications. The commentary ironically criticizes the claim that importing murderers is either a necessary support for Estonian exports or helps reduce joblessness. The "milking" of the Swedish taxpayer is also noted.

Economic perspectives express opposition to the covert raising of the tax burden (VAT, income tax) under the guise of a security tax. The speaker criticizes the lack of transparency in the government's fiscal policy.

It expresses strong criticism regarding the government's massive spending, specifically mentioning 2.6 billion allocated to wind energy tycoons and 5% of GDP directed towards the defense industry. This indicates opposition to channeling public funds toward supporting political allies or projects deemed wasteful or impractical.

Economic views are critical of energy projects that result in high grid fees and electricity prices, the cost of which must be borne by the entire nation. The payment of nuisance fees is considered an ethically negative phenomenon, viewed more as a payoff or a bribe than as economic compensation.

The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they cause price inflation, reduce real wages, and hinder investment and job creation. This perspective favors a fiscal policy that protects people's purchasing power and standard of living, and criticizes the inaccuracy of the government's forecasts.

The budget outlooks are fiscally critical, emphasizing the redistribution of existing funds and contrasting expenditures on propaganda (€2.5 million) and e-elections (€3.1+ million) with the necessary increase in teachers' salaries (€8 million). The government's claims that taxes are rising but the tax burden is not increasing are being criticized.