By Plenary Sessions: Annely Akkermann

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The speaker strongly supports tax hikes aimed at improving the state budget position and reducing the deficit, stressing that the tax burden will still remain within the lowest third of the European Union. The speaker expresses clear backing for a significant increase in national defense spending (9.3%) and aid to Ukraine, deeming both to be in Estonia's national interest. Furthermore, the speaker favors increasing the funding for the Cultural Endowment via the gambling tax, alongside growth in social expenditures (7.6%).

The speaker represents the Reform Party faction and serves as the chairman of the Finance Committee, focusing on fiscal policy issues. He strongly supports budget discipline and limiting the carry-over of balances, emphasizing the need for stricter control over government expenditures. Regarding the postponement of the alcohol excise duty increase, he takes a pragmatic position, balancing health considerations with the risks associated with border trade.