By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets

Economic considerations are taking a backseat; the speaker stresses that issues of values are more crucial than arguing over taxes or simply making ends meet at the grocery store. Economic policy (taxes, interest rates) is presented as a secondary topic, something that can be debated and compromised on, unlike core values.

The economic views are strongly pro-business and anti-regulation. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of allowing companies to make a profit and conduct business, while vigorously opposing additional administrative burdens. He views new requirements as harassment of entrepreneurs.

Economic perspectives are critical of state intervention in business, opposing the plan for a "prison business" and the establishment of a "commercial prison industry." Meanwhile, there is a proposal to use empty prison buildings as hotels, citing reasonable prices and cost savings. The government's economic policy is facing strong criticism due to Estonia experiencing the deepest decline in industrial output across Europe.

The economic views are confined to one technical question regarding the interpretation of the tax law. The speaker wishes to clearly establish whether sole proprietors (FIEs) are considered taxpayers in the sense of the law.

The economic views concern saving and household efforts aimed at climate protection, emphasizing the need to take the economic burden into account. Specific positions regarding taxes, regulations, or trade are not presented.

Economic perspectives focus on mitigating the social consequences of the recession and reducing inequality. The speaker opposes raising fees that deepen poverty and emphasizes the need for simplified benefit payments to protect the poorest segments of the population.

There is not enough data.

Economic perspectives focus on the significance of state social benefits (family benefits), strongly advocating for their increase to achieve demographic objectives. The speaker emphasizes that raising family benefits is a crucial measure that directly influences family behavior and planning.

Economic views center on the regulation and control of the labor market, expressing concern over illegal labor (Bolt, Wolt) and the mass importation of workers who do not speak Estonian. It is suspected that the quota was raised due to pressure from certain groups of employers, which points to criticism regarding the excessive influence of business interests.

The speaker views the soaring energy prices—which have tripled—as a major impediment to the economy, laying the blame on government decisions made under the banner of the green transition. He emphasizes the critical need to invest in infrastructure (roads, railways) as a prerequisite for supporting industrial and regional development in Ida-Virumaa.