By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik

Economic views are strongly tied to property rights and their protection, suggesting that the acquisition of property leads to a shift in political views from left to right (conservatism). It advocates for the preservation of wealth and opposes the revolutionary desire of younger people to redistribute the property of others.

The speaker supports targeted financial aid for large families, arguing that it gives families the chance to have more children, even though money isn't a "golden key." He/She criticizes the government's stance that large families are a burden on the state, and contrasts the cutting of family benefits with the desire to bring in foreign labor.

The economic views are strongly focused on reducing the tax burden, particularly regarding the VAT on foodstuffs, in order to restore people's purchasing power. The necessity of taking entrepreneurs' viewpoints into account is emphasized, and the government's policies are criticized for damaging the economy. Support is given to stimulating consumption through tax reductions.

Economic perspectives emphasize the state's role as a market guarantor and a crisis mitigator, supporting the implementation of a price cap during the energy crisis. It is crucial to ensure business confidence and foster competitiveness within the common European market. Regarding the taxation of motor vehicles, emphasis is placed on factoring in the CO2 component and the weight of the vehicle.

Opposition is expressed to the new tax (the car tax), which is considered unfair and burdensome for rural residents. It is implied that tax policy should take into account the specific characteristics of rural areas and should not worsen the livelihood of those residents. Public sector salary issues (teachers, rescuers, and firefighters) are also addressed.

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Economic policies are focused on preventing the fiscal burden from falling on rural residents and peripheral regions, standing in opposition to new taxes that would exacerbate job shortages and economic stagnation. The preference is to find alternative methods for funding the state budget that do not place undue stress on rural areas. Furthermore, concern is voiced regarding the negative impact of raising taxes on regional economies.

The speaker is strongly pro-business, opposing tax hikes as a method for increasing revenue. He argues that they stifle the economy and encourage the shadow economy. He advocates for cutting state spending and suggests taking out a targeted loan specifically for national defense, pointing out that smart countries do this during times of inflation. He emphasizes that economic management must be wise, not just a matter of patching holes.