By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik

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The economic perspectives strongly emphasize fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness, standing against projects that are five times more expensive and would lead to billions in losses for the economy. There is a preference for cheaper, faster-to-implement land-based solutions utilizing state land, which indicates a commitment to fostering economic growth through the development of economical infrastructure.

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The economic views strongly oppose tax hikes (car taxation, VAT, and excises) and cuts to family benefits. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of a stable tax system and business environment ("give entrepreneurs room to breathe") so that the private sector is able to support sports. Large government expenditures (offshore wind farms) are criticized for coming at the expense of small but crucial subsidies, citing Finance Minister Ligi's assertion that 130 million euros annually is a "small sum."

Economic considerations are tied to the calculation of costs and resources for national defense and infrastructure projects. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of determining the precise cost of mitigation measures and additional resources, citing concerns regarding budgetary discipline and cost transparency.

Strong support for the market economy and fair competition, while opposing state subsidies that distort the market and increase costs for the end consumer. The speaker criticizes the government's lack of fiscal discipline, deeming tax increases (including the proposed car tax) and the financing of costly projects unwarranted. It is stressed that expensive infrastructure projects will eventually show up on electricity bills in the form of fixed charges.

The economic views stress fiscal responsibility and cost-benefit analysis, maintaining a critical stance toward costly and subsidized energy projects that do not lead to cheaper electricity prices. They also oppose the practice of the state imposing additional financial obligations on local governments without providing concrete guarantees.

The economic views are strongly free-market, requiring that the establishment of energy infrastructure be supported by the market situation. There is absolute opposition to the use of state subsidies and direct government funding in financing infrastructure projects, emphasizing fiscal discipline.

The speaker is critical of the large state subsidies (2.6 billion euros for offshore wind farms) and considers CO2 charges a factor making oil shale energy expensive. Cost-effectiveness and the prioritization of cheaper onshore projects are preferred, as these are many times cheaper than offshore wind farms.

Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of maintaining economic well-being and competitiveness. The speaker opposes regulations (the "green frenzy") which are "competition-killing" and threaten Europe's ability to cope. Economic prosperity is considered a prerequisite for increasing defense spending.

Economic views are focusing on the lack of economic growth in Estonia and the requirement for fiscal transparency in the taxation of the banking sector. Concerns are being raised that the current tax system (or the lack of clarity surrounding it) is failing to support the economy, particularly when compared to the Lithuanian model, which implements additional taxes yet still manages to achieve growth.