By Years: Heljo Pikhof

The economic views are supportive of the workforce and social welfare. It demands fixing research and development funding at 1% of GDP to ensure stability. It supports compensating for days off, seeing a positive impact on the economy (tourism, consumption) and labor productivity. It requires state intervention to alleviate the debt crisis and regulate the financial market (credit register, supervision of collection agencies).

Supports directing tax increases (gambling tax, excise duties) towards the cultural sector and improving social protection, which resulted in the creative work allowance being replaced by creative work remuneration, thus ensuring income covered by social tax. Views culture and education spending as an investment, not merely an expense, emphasizing the economic revenue generated by the creative economy and Film Estonia. Favors increasing state involvement in ensuring salary parity for kindergarten teachers. |