By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

Advocates for fiscal discipline, emphasizing the severity of the budget deficit and the necessity of supporting economic growth. It defends ministerial flexibility in reallocating resources (e.g., shifting labor costs to operating expenses) to ensure the effective use of state resources, while simultaneously warning that excessive restrictions could lead to inefficient use.

The speaker emphasizes the need for transparent and strategic financial management, where expenditures are linked to objectives and outcomes. He supports fiscal prudence, noting that while the country's accounting is in order, strategic management needs to be results-oriented. He warns that without a strategic perspective, the "big picture" will be lost.