By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

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The economic views are linked to international trade and financial discipline. The speaker supports the creation of legislative preconditions for strengthening economic and trade cooperation (e.g., with Taiwan). The Ministry of Finance’s proposals regarding the provisions for the recovery of foreign grants contained within the Foreign Relations Act were also mentioned, citing the need for fiscal correctness.

The economic outlook focuses on prioritizing defense spending, calling for allies to make substantial investments in defense capabilities, potentially reaching 5% of GDP. Criticism is leveled at the pressure exerted by fiscal policy and decades of disarmament, which have resulted in 9 trillion euros being diverted away from the defense sector in Europe. Furthermore, the considerable economic strength of the BRICS nations is highlighted.

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Economic standpoints focus on implementing sanctions and utilizing the interest income generated by frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and military supplies. There is support for directing economic resources toward achieving security policy objectives, specifically referencing the EU's decision to use the interest income for tangible military deliveries.

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Economic perspectives focus on the implementation of sanctions and the utilization of financial mechanisms involving frozen assets to achieve geopolitical objectives. There is support for using the interest earned on these assets to provide economic assistance and military aid to Ukraine.

There are no economic views presented, apart from the procedural question concerning the limitation of compensation for an accompanying working spouse based on earned income. This indicates attention is being paid to managing foreign service expenditures and clarifying financial standards.

Economic views are intrinsically linked to security, supporting high defense expenditures (a minimum of 3% of GDP) as an essential part of guaranteeing security. Emphasis is placed on the need to wisely attract foreign investment and to establish new opportunities for Estonian businesses to make their mark globally.