By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller

The speaker is critical of the increase in state fees and fine rates, especially when this occurs without an impact assessment. They are interested in the fair application of the tax system, specifically asking about special provisions for tax-free income concerning working pensioners. The speaker avoids general economic debate (e.g., raising the minimum wage), demanding that the focus remain on specific legislation.

The speaker emphasized the importance of projections when drafting both the national budget and the European Union budget. He/She expressed the view that stimulating the economy should be the priority, questioning the introduction of additional green regulations and recommending that the brakes be put on them.

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Supports measures that encourage workforce participation, such as allowing part-time work while on sick leave after 60 days. It is stressed that this generates income for the employee while also filling the state coffers through various taxes, indicating a positive approach to increasing tax revenue via increased work activity.

Economic arguments support channeling the additional funds generated by tax increases (VAT, excises) into infrastructure investments and support for local municipalities. The preference is for the targeted allocation of this new revenue toward improving vital public services.

The speaker supports state intervention and securing additional funding for veterinary training, deeming it crucial for national security. There have been previous proposals to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs (including vegetables) to improve consumer affordability and bolster the production sector. The government’s current approach is being criticized for prioritizing fiscal discipline and the bottom line in an Excel spreadsheet over the actual viability of the sector.

The speaker is a strong proponent of economic growth and improving the business environment through deregulation. They support cost-efficiency in road transport to reduce the unit cost of transporting goods. They oppose tax increases (excise duties, heavy vehicle tax) that damage the competitiveness of logistics companies.

Criticism is mounting over the new motor vehicle tax, specifically regarding the potentially unequal treatment of registration fees compared to EU standards. This raises concerns about tax equity and international competitiveness.

The economic platform focuses on fiscal responsibility and identifying alternative revenue streams. It supports implementing a banking levy, estimated to yield 150 million, and criticizes the government's expensive election pledges (700–900 million), which exacerbate the budget deficit.

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The economic considerations pertain to replenishing the state coffers, pointing to the possibility of collecting fines for protective structures built without the consent of the Environmental Board after the state of emergency ends. This indicates a pragmatic approach to collecting state funds.

Economic perspectives favor the interests of producers and call for the easing of regulations, particularly concerning working time accounting, to boost efficiency. The speaker objects to the mounting bureaucracy, which inefficiently compels businesses to hire more staff, and demands the simplification of the application process for area subsidies to ensure stable production.

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The speaker supports ensuring employment for Estonia's own people and opposes the import of labor from outside the country. They emphasize the role of trade unions in wage negotiations and demand control over labor leasing companies registered outside Estonia. Furthermore, they consider the benefit paid for raising children to be justified and crucial for providing a sense of security.