By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik

The speaker deems economic growth and positive results (outcome) crucial, sharply criticizing the current economic downturn and the government's inadequate forecasts. They emphasize that for the Minister of Finance, the result is more important than intent or passion, and they doubt the government's capacity to lead the economy.

It strongly supports a redistributive tax policy, emphasizing the necessity of taxing the excess profits of the banking sector, which are linked to Euribor rather than to genuine value creation. The objective is to lower the tax burden on the poorer segments of society (pensioners, minimum wage earners) and stimulate consumption to restore economic growth. It views the implementation of a bank tax as a means of compensating for this injustice.

The economic perspectives center on social justice and the negative effect of government cuts (specifically pensions) on the average beneficiary. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of precise fiscal forecasting regarding social spending and the funds reimbursed to local municipalities.

The speaker is strongly opposed to regressive taxes (the security tax) and advocates for progressive taxation (a tiered income tax). They promote alternative revenue sources, such as a bank tax (half a billion), and demand the reduction of public sector costs (300 million) and automation. The objective is to end the economic recession and achieve growth that leaves money in the pockets of the Estonian people.

Economic views are centered on strict budgetary discipline, demanding the meticulous review of every single cent and its return to the state budget if required. The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax policies that collect money from the less affluent only to distribute it to the wealthy (the abolition of the tax hump). He emphasizes that during a crisis, the state must step in to help people, not strip them of their last resources.

Economic perspectives focus on consumer prices and competition, highlighting concerns about the average price of internet connection in Estonia, which is several times more expensive compared to Latvia. There is a desire to find the economic reasons behind this price disparity.