By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker addresses the economic aspects of nuclear energy, pointing to the necessity of analyzing the economic consequences when making energy choices. He emphasizes that, in the Estonian context, we must take into account the costs of building capacity from scratch, rather than the impacts associated with shutting down existing infrastructure.

The speaker clearly supports state funding for the veterinary sector, stressing that the required amounts are not significant when viewed against the national budget. They differentiate between activities necessary for the state and those that are merely convenience choices, recommending that unnecessary expenditures be limited and necessary ones be made more efficient. The position is pragmatic: it supports targeted state investment but requires cost optimization.

It expresses clear concern regarding foreign labor policy, emphasizing that Estonia's unemployment rate is higher than it was during the economic boom and that the country possesses "a significant amount of untapped resources." It strongly supports tripartite negotiations on labor issues to prevent local workers from being sidelined. Furthermore, it warns against importing too much foreign labor, which could harm the local workforce.

It supports increasing the payroll budgets for public sector employees, although it acknowledges that 9 million euros is not a sufficient amount. It emphasizes the need for continuous wage growth and relies on the collective bargaining model for resolving economic issues. It shows greater preference for the interests of employees over the economic considerations of employers.