By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

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Economic perspectives center on supporting the development of renewable energy, while simultaneously demanding strict regulation and the thorough assessment of environmental impacts, particularly CO2 emissions. It is stressed that economic gains (such as the creation of industrial zones) must not be achieved at the expense of unanalyzed environmental damage. The overall consensus supports a balanced approach that considers both energy requirements and climate objectives.

The economic views are implicit, emphasizing the need for infrastructure to be completed quickly ("to get it in place as fast as possible"), which indicates support for projects that advance the economy. Specific positions regarding taxes or budgetary policy are missing.

Economic perspectives challenge the development of traditional industry (e.g., the VKG plant, oil shale mining, increasing logging volumes) if it conflicts with climate goals. It is stressed that no compromise can be achieved between economic growth and managing the environmental crisis. The forest is viewed primarily as an ecosystem and a carbon sink, not merely as a source of timber.

Economic views support lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, assuming that this measure should be reflected in final prices and alleviate the burden on consumers. The speaker criticizes the fiscal policy caution that is preventing the implementation of the tax reduction.

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