By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets

The economic views are strongly deregulatory, blaming energy policy and climate measures for causing a 12-quarter economic slump and the weakening of competitiveness. He/She criticizes the detailed regulation of daily life and the restriction of consumption, while opposing extensive and unnecessary investments associated with the green transition (Rail Baltic).

The economic views were presented indirectly, criticizing the government's actions regarding tax law and the budget, and hinting at dissatisfaction with the coalition's fiscal policy. More detailed positions on regulations, trade, or labor did not emerge from the speeches.

Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative and anti-inflationary. The speaker criticizes the lack of transparency in the government's budget and demands measures to curb inflation in order to improve the livelihood of people who are suffering under the high costs of housing, transport, and groceries.

The speaker expresses profound concern regarding the stability of the state budget, which is jeopardized by the uncontrolled cost escalation of Rail Baltic. They advocate for fiscal responsibility and cost-saving measures, criticizing what they call the "overly expensive excess fat" associated with the project and supporting the utilization of existing route corridors. They also highlighted concerns regarding the financing for the acquisition and maintenance of the trains.

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His economic views are strongly focused on fighting the taxes (CO2 taxes) and bureaucracy (sustainability reports) that accompany the green transition. He criticizes the state's careless handing over of natural resources to international business sharks and sees an economic danger in the green transition, pointing to the bankruptcy of Sri Lanka. He indirectly supports fiscal responsibility by questioning the origin of the state's tax revenue.

Economic positions focus on reducing regional inequality and directing state subsidies to rural areas. The speaker supports housing assistance for young families in areas experiencing market failure and demands concrete steps from the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture to relocate jobs outside the capital.