By Years: Lauri Laats

Criticism in the economy regarding taxes and tax changes, specifically noting their pro-regressive and regulatory effects. They recommend lowering the VAT on foodstuffs (to 9%), emphasizing the large share of consumption taxes (43%–42%), and criticizing the gaps in consumer purchasing power and economic growth. They support oil shale as a vital component for economic and security resilience, and believe that the green transition must be balanced and that ENMAK's future projections do not correspond to reality. Changes to the "Warant" bank tax/Law of Obligations Act are pro-competitive in nature; they recommend protecting consumers in matters relating to youth employment.

Central to the economic framework are tax policy and budget balance. They vote against increasing broad consumption taxes and advocate for using a bank tax as a fairer solution that is less detrimental to living standards. The economic impact of energy policy and the green transition is debated (investments, grids, offshore wind farms versus land-based solutions). The necessity of reducing the cost of living and strengthening business competitiveness is highlighted, but it is simultaneously stressed that tax hikes could reduce consumption and fuel inflation. Financial balance and the involvement of European Union funds are put forward as part of the solution.