By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt

Economic perspectives center on the protection of a specific industry (pig farming) and the preservation of employment. The speaker criticizes the state's failure to act, which has directly damaged entrepreneurship and resulted in mass redundancies, thereby supporting job stability within the primary sector.

The speaker is critical of recent tax hikes (VAT, car tax, electricity price increases), arguing that they have worsened the financial situation of special care services. He/She is demanding substantial additional funding (40%) from the state for the social sector to cover the costs of service provision. Furthermore, a warning was issued regarding potentially higher future costs associated with the Swedish prison service contract, which could exceed the 30 million euro revenue generated.

Economic positions stress the need to protect consumers from inflation by implementing tax relief measures. The speaker advocates for reducing the VAT on food products and opposes any increase in income tax or general VAT rates. Furthermore, they deem the availability of cash crucial in the event of systemic failures, underscoring the importance of financial stability.

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Economic perspectives focus on the allocation of the state budget, demanding a clear definition of budgetary priorities for the social sector. Regarding healthcare financing, it has been noted that staff are doing excellent work with the current level of funding, highlighting the limitations of that funding and the necessity of system improvements.

Support is being voiced during state budget negotiations for increasing funding for regional policy and healthcare in order to resolve accessibility issues. The role of Coop Bank in ensuring cash availability in rural areas is positively emphasized, which signals backing for financial solutions that take regional needs into account.

They favor social redistribution and increased state spending aimed at poverty alleviation, demanding a significant increase in the subsistence minimum to 300 euros. They strongly support a pay raise for social sector workers, highlighting concerns regarding low-wage poverty and excessive workload. They believe the state must ensure the accessibility of services by preventing underfunding.