By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

The speaker notes that economic activity is not prohibited within the 30% protected area, except for 1% of the total extent, which demonstrates an awareness of the connection between economic activity and environmental restrictions. Specific positions on taxes, expenditures, or labor are absent.

Economic perspectives are linked to land use and forestry, raising the issue of the autonomy of forest owners and the effect of fixed quotas (70:30) on changing land use designation. Furthermore, support is provided for incorporating the labor and human aspect into economic decision-making through the involvement of trade unions.

Economic viewpoints center on restructuring the forestry industry to generate greater value with less logging ("cut less, earn more"). They criticize the practice of treating forests solely as raw material and demand that the economic value of ecological and social roles (such as nature tourism) be taken into account. A warning is issued against the endless energy consumption driven by limitless economic growth, noting that even renewable energy sources leave an environmental footprint.

Economic viewpoints stress ecological sustainability and criticize timber-centric management, which leads to overharvesting and damage to the living environment. He urgently demands that the state compensate landowners for the injustice resulting from restrictions in Natura areas, arguing that the past failure to act will end up costing the taxpayer dearly.

The speaker advocates for state intervention through targeted support to ensure the economic stability of young people and secure their future contribution to national competitiveness. Separate solutions are preferred, specifically designed to prevent young people from having to rely on the general social welfare system.

The attitude towards the economy is critical and value-driven; it warns that thinking narrowly in terms of money, profit, and economic growth is devastating to the environment. It favors an ecological and sustainable approach that takes precedence over purely economic considerations.

Economic perspectives emphasize robust competition regulation to protect consumers and lower prices (for example, in the telecom sector). Support is given to state intervention aimed at revitalizing the economies of rural areas, prioritizing small businesses and demanding improved infrastructure (such as ferry subsidies and more frequent transport links) to boost revenue from economic activity.