By Plenary Sessions: Liina Kersna

The speaker’s economic outlook stresses the importance of long-term growth, advocating strongly for public investment in research and development (R&D). He favors strategically utilizing borrowed capital to finance R&D, contrasting sharply with the government’s current austerity measures, which stem from the decline in GDP. He also recognizes the increasing role of private enterprises in R&D investment.

Economic perspectives support strategic public spending in the social sector, stressing that preventative measures are significantly more effective for cost savings than merely dealing with the consequences. This includes support for increasing the budget for parenting programs, indicating a preference for investments in social capital.