By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme

He strongly advocates for tax cuts (VAT, excise duties), arguing that they increase state budget revenues (including labor taxes) and improve workers' lives through higher wages. He rejects the argument that merchants simply pocket the money from price reductions, citing examples to the contrary. He supports stimulating economic growth through tax policy.

No data is available. It is only mentioned that government information operations are carried out "with taxpayer money," pointing to the inefficient use of resources instead of ensuring security.

Economic views are strongly liberal and growth-oriented, advocating for tax cuts (specifically excise duties and fuel taxes) to stimulate the economy and enhance competitiveness. There is fierce opposition to the introduction of new taxes (such as a car tax or an increase in VAT) and the unprecedented expansion of state budget expenditures. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of reducing bureaucracy and acting as a strong partner to entrepreneurs.

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He/She strongly supports taxing banks' excess profits (around 150 million euros) as a way to fill the state budget without damaging the economy. He/She sharply opposes the government’s tax hikes (VAT, excises, car tax), arguing that they are deepening the recession and reducing the purchasing power of the Estonian people. He/She believes that banks are earning windfall profits—money found on the ground, so to speak—without having to do any work for it themselves.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the proposed tax increases (VAT, car tax), arguing that they will lower the standard of living for Estonians and cripple the economy. He advocates for stimulating the economy so that tax revenue collection improves, pointing specifically to the 247 million euro shortfall in VAT collection. He prefers implementing a bank tax on foreign capital, as this measure would not damage the purchasing power of Estonian residents.