By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

The speaker supports strategic solutions aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic viability in rural areas. Current regional support measures are deemed ineffective, and continuing them is viewed as sidestepping the underlying problems. The speaker expresses strong sympathy for the concerns of entrepreneurs in Southeast Estonia.

The speaker supports the development of renewable energy but stresses the need for its valorization within Estonia (for example, through the operation of an ethanol plant) and the importance of attracting investment. He/She is critical of the economic impact of the environmental levy (€800) on people who keep old cars for spare parts, noting that this fee could make their lives impossible.

Economic viewpoints stress the necessity of securing funds within the state budget to compensate landowners for losses incurred due to state restrictions (specifically nature conservation). This position supports fiscal discipline and emphasizes that state restrictions must not infringe upon property rights without adequate compensation.

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal prudence and voice criticism regarding the large investment (80 million euros) at a time when the state budget situation is far from ideal. This stance aims to question the necessity of the expenditures and demands frugality during a difficult period.

The economic views are tied to the development of the defense industry in Pärnumaa, which signals support for security-related investments aimed at promoting regional economic growth. Other positions regarding taxes, trade, or labor are absent.