By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

Economic considerations concern the financing of the education sector and labor costs, particularly the question of whether school operators can pay unqualified teachers the Estonian minimum wage. Furthermore, the significant financial losses resulting from cyberattacks are also highlighted.

His/Her economic views support the use of the state budget to ensure social equality (such as abolishing kindergarten fees) and to establish regional balance. He/She is critical of bureaucratic requirements that generate extra costs and workload for sports clubs. The speaker strongly advocates for workers' rights and the strengthening of trade unions, citing the positive example set by the Nordic countries.

Economic perspectives focus on the cost-effectiveness and simplification of regulatory procedures, contrasting them with more expensive and time-consuming solutions. It is also important to dispel concerns surrounding business interests, which indicates a desire to ensure a transparent and effective business environment.

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The economic perspectives strongly focus on improving people's livelihoods and implementing direct measures. The speaker is sensitive to the details of tax policy, especially concerning the debates over progressive income tax and the 'tax hump,' and seeks to defend their political vision on these issues.

The economic perspective distinguishes between activity based purely on business logic (Tallinn) and services that fulfill a regional aspect. The speaker supports the view that regional airports operating at a loss require separate financial treatment, rather than business standardization. This indicates support for state intervention aimed at supporting regional infrastructure.

Economic considerations relate to budget discipline and the allocation of resources in the supplementary budget, particularly concerning the covering of public transport financing deficits. Concern is expressed that the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture did not submit sufficient additional proposals for the budget.