By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme

The critique focuses on the economic recession, laying the blame squarely on the Reform Party for the 13-quarter decline and the destruction of the Estonian people's livelihoods. The speaker views the government's positive forecasts with skepticism, dismissing them as a mere copy of Soviet propaganda. They contend that the economy is only now starting to recover to the level it had reached before the current administration's policies took effect.

The economic stance is manifested in opposition to wind turbine projects deemed both expensive and corrupt, particularly those linked to the government's issuance of special permits. The speaker criticizes regulations that grant officials excessive discretionary authority, arguing that this can undermine economic transparency and foster corruption.

The speaker is critical of the government's competence in economic and tax policy, asserting that the budget has been "brazenly blown apart." This position highlights the necessity of improved fiscal discipline and casts doubt on the government's capacity to keep the budget balanced.

The speaker is a strong advocate for a responsible budget and fiscal discipline, opposing the use of borrowed funds to cover current expenditures. He sharply criticizes leaving debts for subsequent generations and views the current budget as putting the country on a path toward bankruptcy.