By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets

The prevailing economic perspectives are highly critical of the green transition, which they deem utopian. They argue that it necessitates an unrealistically massive scale of resource extraction, thereby impeding both economic growth and improvements in human welfare. Furthermore, there is vocal opposition to dictating new boundaries for consumption that fail to account for continued economic expansion.

The economic stance focuses on reducing the tax burden and easing inflation, particularly for families with many children. The speaker opposes new taxes (such as the car tax) and strongly supports lowering the VAT on food products, citing the need to protect the interests of consumers and families.

Data is lacking, except for an indirect reference to political funding and donations (Oleg Ossinovski), which underscores the necessity of financial transparency in politics.

The economic views express opposition to the motor vehicle tax, which is seen as a tool for social nudging, rather than merely environmental or fiscal policy. The text also emphasizes the need to strictly enforce sanctions, criticizing the sanctioned trade in wood products currently taking place with Russia.

Economic perspectives emphasize transparency and disclosure, specifically inquiring about five companies affected by the new directive. The position supports regulatory oversight and ensuring accountability in the business sector, requiring knowledge regarding the impact of the regulations.

Economic views focus on protecting the interests of agricultural producers and the impact of regulations, emphasizing that the feedstock for biogas is often a cultivated crop, not waste. The speaker defends the interests of the agricultural sector in the legislative process.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to new taxes (the car tax), arguing that they deteriorate the business environment, diminish international competitiveness, and deepen the economic recession. Economic growth is prioritized, and there is significant concern regarding the financial well-being of taxpayers and households. The overall stance is pro-business and fiscally prudent.