By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas

Economic views are highly critical of the government’s tax hikes, inflation, and the recession, all of which are devastating people and businesses alike. He/She criticizes the Social Democrats’ decision to raise benefits as hypocritical, arguing that it fails to offset the economic damage the government itself has inflicted. He/She supports fiscal responsibility and stability, particularly concerning the financing of local municipalities.

The speaker strongly supports Estonian farmers, demanding state intervention to compensate for the low EU direct subsidies, while also backing a reduction in VAT on food products. The government is criticized for causing massive price hikes and a resulting drop in the standard of living. This stance prioritizes protecting domestic agriculture and providing assistance to consumers during this period of high prices.

Economic analysis centers on tax hikes and their potential negative repercussions (inflation, price increases). A clarification is required regarding the impact of fiscal policy on the broader economic situation.

Economic policies are focused on mitigating the recession and easing inflation, calling for an end to subsidy reductions and a halt to planned tax hikes. The speaker opposes development aid (€23 million), viewing it as money being thrown down the drain, and prefers to redirect resources toward supporting the Estonian people and local businesses. They stress that foreign investment is declining due to the government's lack of trustworthiness.

The speaker supports strict regulation (special labeling) for the purpose of consumer protection, aimed at preventing manufacturers from being tempted to replace traditional proteins (fish, chicken, meat) with cheaper insect additives. Traditional agriculture and livestock farming are strongly defended against ideological attacks that seek their destruction.

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