By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

The speaker is vehemently opposed to treating public authority as a business enterprise, stressing that the state has obligations to the public, not to its owners. He/She warns that the purely technical reduction of administration, without delving into the core issues, will bring hardship to individuals, communities, and businesses alike. He/She does not underestimate successful entrepreneurs but considers their logic inapplicable in the public sector.

Economic perspectives link economic development directly to environmental constraints, stressing that the economy must operate within the limits of nature. It is considered vital that a smaller environmental footprint serves as a competitive advantage. There is strong opposition to the simplification of nature conservation measures for the sake of economic interests.