By Years: Rene Kokk

The speaker is a staunch advocate for tax reductions, specifically supporting cuts to income tax (with a 20% target), fuel excise duties, and VAT, arguing that these measures will improve citizens' financial well-being and boost business competitiveness. He criticizes the government's fiscal policy, highlighting financial mismanagement (unused billions, duplicate entries) and warns against tax hikes, which he argues would only fuel cross-border trade and the shadow economy. He stresses the critical role of entrepreneurs as the primary source of the state's tax revenue.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax increases, instead advocating for cuts to income tax and VAT on food products as a measure to mitigate inflation. He supports implementing a bank tax aimed at taxing windfall profits, while simultaneously criticizing the government's rationale concerning capital availability. He stresses the necessity of supporting domestic businesses (specifically agriculture and transport) and criticizes regulations associated with the green transition that are detrimental to industry.