By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk

The speaker is a strong proponent of policies aimed at lowering taxes and fostering economic growth, citing the successful track record of the Isamaa party during the 2020 coronavirus crisis. He consistently takes a firm stance against the government's proposed tax hikes, particularly the increases in VAT, income tax, and excise duties. He stresses that reducing taxes leads to economic growth and puts the country at the top of Europe, as occurred during the tenure of the previous governing coalition.

The speaker adopts a clearly oppositional stance regarding the government's tax policy, strongly criticizing the hike in income tax and VAT, and demanding concrete assurances that no new taxes will be introduced. He consistently stresses that the government is taking more money from the people than it is giving back, and accuses the Prime Minister of reneging on promises.

The speaker consistently takes a stand against tax hikes, claiming that income tax and VAT have risen by 20%, and criticizing the government's tax policy. They strongly support reducing public sector expenditures, particularly cutting the size of the officialdom, arguing that 24,000 white-collar workers are burdening taxpayers. The speaker advocates for business-friendly policies and accuses the current government of causing the economic downturn.

The speaker vigorously advocates for the positions of the Isamaa Party, consistently adopting an opposition stance regarding the government's energy policy and the transparency of the state budget. Concerning energy, he supports dispatchable electricity generation based on oil shale and sharply criticizes the imposition of renewable energy surcharges on end consumers. He stresses the primacy of Estonian national interests over the European single market and demands a more detailed public disclosure of the state budget, in line with the constitution.