By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, especially when these are caused by unfunded mandates imposed by the state on local governments. He/She criticizes the government’s fiscal policy, which forces local municipalities to generate their own revenue by raising land tax. He/She supports domestic food production and emphasizes that people should be able to buy high-quality domestic produce.

Economic perspectives express caution regarding regulatory burdens, as the speaker fears that environmental quotas could generate an undesirable "business" similar to the CO2 quota system. This points to concerns about market distortions and economic side effects, favoring clear and economically transparent solutions.

There is not enough data.

The speaker strongly advocates for taxing the banking sector's extraordinary income, which has arisen due to the rise in Euribor. This position is aimed at redistributing those windfall profits. Doubts are being raised about the government's claims that refraining from taxing the banks will ensure better capital availability for entrepreneurs.

A strong stance is expressed regarding fiscal discipline and the responsible use of public funds. The speaker opposes the squandering of state money on non-operational projects and demands a precise accounting of the sums spent, emphasizing the critical need for accountability.

Economic viewpoints focus on fiscal discipline and the appropriateness of taxation; the speaker criticizes imposing a tax merely for the purpose of filling the budget. He emphasizes the need for a thorough impact analysis (VTK) before any tax legislation is adopted.