By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

Economic considerations focus on administrative efficiency and the better leveraging of data, which should benefit both local governments and businesses that currently have to approach various institutions. Support is provided for the creation of smarter services and the pooling of expertise to ensure better quality and more efficient cooperation.

Economic perspectives focus on public sector efficiency and improved resource management, with the goal of reducing duplication and consolidating expertise. Forestry is viewed as a vital national resource, and the precise organizational placement of its management is of critical importance.

Economic views support fiscal decentralization by granting local municipalities the authority to decide whether or not to raise the land tax. This emphasizes the flexibility and autonomy of the local level in shaping tax policy.

Economic positions primarily concern the management of state aid and the reduction of bureaucracy. Support is given to establishing regulations for the clawback of grants in cases of rule violations, which underscores accountability when utilizing public funds. Furthermore, simplifying administrative procedures is supported, for instance, by eliminating requirements for a development plan and a public tender.