By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk

The speaker supports equal treatment between private and state-owned enterprises, criticizing double standards. He/She appears to advocate for strict adherence to regulation and transparency in the operations of state-owned companies. His/Her economic views emphasize ethical business practices and compliance with sanctions policy.

The speaker advocates for a lower tax burden and criticizes tax increases. He finds it problematic that Estonia is bucking the trend set by other countries that are lowering taxes to stimulate their economies. The speaker supports cutting state expenditures, especially reducing administrative costs, and criticizes the growth of governance costs. He emphasizes the necessity of competitive energy prices to ensure economic growth.

The speaker advocates for a lower tax burden and strongly criticizes tax increases during an economic downturn. He argues that the focus should currently be on investment, not contraction, and supports strengthening the competitiveness of businesses. According to him, the fuel excise duty is already sufficient for taxing motor vehicles, and a car tax constitutes double taxation. He supports dedicated taxes (social tax for the Health Insurance Fund, fuel excise duty for roads).