By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

The economic perspectives address the role of the private sector, acknowledging its partial ability to provide solutions, but rejecting the assertion that the private sector can solve all problems. Broader stances on taxes or regulations are absent.

The speaker is a strong proponent of redistribution, arguing that the current tax system burdens those who already have little and encourages a dangerous concentration of wealth. He supports the balanced Nordic model and opposes legislation favoring employer interests that conflicts with the views of trade unions. He views inequality as a direct threat to economic growth and the state’s capacity to handle crises.

Economic views are critical concerning the fulfillment of the timber industry’s excessive raw material needs, especially when this comes at the cost of cultural values. The speaker opposes economic gain achieved through the destruction of natural sacred sites (citing the 14 million euro value of the wood).

Economic perspectives advocate for robust regulation against monopolistic interests, prioritizing broad societal benefit over narrow corporate interests. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of swift and effective legal measures to prevent monopolistic situations from becoming entangled in protracted litigation.