By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt

The speaker opposes the government’s austerity policy, particularly in the social sector, stressing that significant additional investments (25–30 million euros) are required to ensure the systems' operational reliability. There is a perceived risk that these cuts will once again affect the most vulnerable, leading to a prioritization of adequate funding for social services over strict fiscal discipline.

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they reduce people's financial stability and exacerbate inequality. We support the issuance of government bonds to enable both private individuals and legal entities to contribute to state financing.

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of directing resources toward integrating the existing workforce (NEET youth, the unemployed) into the labor market, viewing this as a crucial investment. Furthermore, short-sighted policies are being criticized, as they could jeopardize the sustainability of industry and investments within the forestry sector. Fiscal responsibility is also essential, with questions being raised regarding the actual cost of the infringement procedure to the Estonian state.

Insufficient data. (Although vocational education is linked to the economy, there are no direct positions regarding taxes, spending, or regulations.)

The speaker is critical of the government’s austerity policy, which threatens funding for the social sector and could worsen the situation for the most vulnerable. Adequate state funding is advocated for, citing the need for 25 million euros to ensure the reliability of the social security system.

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The speaker supports a national expenditure of 25 million euros aimed at improving social protection information systems. This emphasizes the necessity of investing in critical state infrastructure to ensure the reliable and timely distribution of social benefits.

The speaker supports state intervention to control market prices in the care services sector, recommending that local governments utilize public procurement to curb the price surge. Emphasis is placed on the importance of continuing pension indexation to ensure the elderly can cope with the rising cost of living. Large investments in national IT infrastructure are also supported.