By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller

Economic viewpoints are strictly opposed to tax increases, especially concerning the land tax, which is considered a burden for 520,000 households. Warnings are issued that tax hikes will harm food production and facilitate the acquisition of land by foreign capital with deep pockets. Criticism is leveled at the state for assigning responsibilities to local governments without providing funding, thereby forcing them to raise the land tax.

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Economic perspectives stress the necessity of shielding pensioners from rising tax burdens and question state austerity measures that hurt household incomes. The general sentiment towards the banking sector is negative, accusing them of continually raking in profits via interest charges.

Economic views emphasize opposition to new taxes (such as the car tax) and additional costs imposed on private owners, particularly regarding the non-eligibility of VAT for subsidies during reconstruction projects. They demand fair compensation for private forests placed under protection and criticize the bureaucracy and costs associated with the green transition. Regarding mining, there is support for the utilization of mineral resources, but there are suspicions regarding the lack of transparency in the preparation for phosphorite mining.

The speaker objects to the austerity measures imposed on local municipalities and opposes importing additional labor from third countries, especially given the high domestic unemployment rate of 7.8%. He emphasizes the necessity of stimulating the economy and supports the efficient and swift utilization of regional development funds (ÕÜF).

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Economic views are linked to the state's financial responsibility in implementing education reforms. The speaker criticizes the state for insufficient funding provided to municipalities for the transition to Estonian-language instruction, emphasizing the need to ensure local governments have adequate resources to fulfill state obligations.

Economic views strongly oppose tax increases, emphasizing the cumulative negative impact of various taxes (VAT, income tax, excise duties, and the sweetened beverage tax) on consumer prices and household budgets. Meeting budgetary targets is viewed as the government's sole motivation, and there is criticism regarding the inflation of administrative costs, specifically highlighting the unreasonably large personnel expenses (3 million) required for tax administration.