By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The speaker strongly supports state social benefits and tax incentives for families, especially large families. He/She opposes the reduction of benefits (such as the removal of the 200-euro supplement) and the termination of indexation, arguing that this diminishes families' sense of security and purchasing power.

The speaker supports ambitious economic development goals, such as raising R&D expenditure to 3% of GDP, clearly viewing this as the engine of economic growth. However, strong skepticism is simultaneously expressed regarding the government's capacity to actually achieve these targets, citing the previous failure to join the ranks of the five wealthiest nations.

Economic viewpoints are critical of strict budgetary measures that jeopardize the existence of rural schools, deeming them unprofitable for the state. The speaker views the preservation of rural schools as an investment in the future of children and the sustainability of Estonia, suggesting a preference for social and regional considerations over pure fiscal discipline.

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It opposes the redistribution of funds from successful local governments, viewing it as a penalty for financial discipline. It indirectly supports the idea that municipalities should be motivated to develop business activity by linking the revenue base to the physical location of jobs (a partial allocation of corporate income tax revenue).

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes (VAT, income tax) because they reduce consumption, harm businesses (including the tourism sector), and dampen overall economic activity. The preference is for carefully considered and more comprehensive reforms to prevent a drop in budget revenues.