By Plenary Sessions: Anti Allas

Economic perspectives stress the vital role of the state in guiding the energy sector, arguing that the free market cannot make decisions independently. This supports the interests of businesses that require clear direction and certainty from the government regarding the future of electricity generation.

It supports the collection of tax revenue required for the state to function and opposes tax concessions that allow companies to move money out of the country tax-free for non-productive investments. It favors a tax system that focuses on productivity and opposes regressive taxation, such as increasing value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs.

Economic perspectives stress the importance of protecting property rights and ensuring fair compensation, requiring the state to cover the loss in forest value at a fair price. It suggests three compensation methods (outright purchase/buyout, replacement forest, annual payment) and supports standard economic activity within Natura areas. Furthermore, it treats energy as an economic issue demanding a mathematical and physical solution.

The economic platform strongly supports redistribution, advocating for the introduction of a fair progressive income tax to guarantee competitive salaries for teachers. This position is centered on labor and social investments, and it criticizes making part-time or distance learning tuition-based, arguing that this move represents a net negative for the state.

The speaker emphasizes the protection of private forest owners' economic interests, demanding very clearly articulated compensation mechanisms that should cover losses resulting from state-imposed restrictions. He supports the Private Forest Association's specific proposals concerning the types and amounts of compensation, demonstrating strong commitment to ensuring the economic stability of landowners.

Economic perspectives emphasize the inviolability of private property and demand full compensation from the state if regulations reduce the value of the property to zero. They support the right of forest owners to utilize their assets for economic purposes, such as using the proceeds from the sale of timber to fund a child's education.

Economic perspectives emphasize the state's obligation to fund social objectives (school meals) while simultaneously ensuring responsible spending on major projects. The speaker criticizes methods that are too costly for the taxpayer, preferring simpler, cheaper solutions, such as amending existing development plans.

Economic views center on the need to regulate the social care market to reduce the high profits and prices of nursing homes, which are driven by the deficit of available places. Support is given to government intervention and increasing competition through boosting supply.

Strongly advocates for measures that stimulate economic growth and attract investment. They see the draft legislation as an opportunity for businesses to access cheaper energy, thereby supporting the wider development of the Estonian economy and manufacturing potential (not limited to the green energy sector).

Economic policy is heavily oriented toward income redistribution and progressive taxation (referred to as the "classic fair income tax") to cover essential state expenditures. We support lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to assist low-income individuals and stimulate business activity. Criticism is directed at the corporate income tax exemption, which is seen as encouraging capital outflow from the country and reducing the productivity of investments.

The speaker advocates for stronger regulation to rein in the "outrageous" profits of competitive sectors and criticizes the colossal profits made by banks. He views supporting rural areas as an investment in generating human capital and backs regional industrial policy. Regarding the labor sector, he stresses the necessity of protecting employees so that businesses cannot conveniently offload risks onto their staff.