By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The speaker opposes the government's planned increase in the tax burden through new taxes (car tax, sugar tax) and excises. He questions the appropriateness of raising fine rates during this economically challenging period and supports maintaining tax benefits for pensioners and people with disabilities.

The speaker stresses fiscal responsibility and the securing of budgetary revenue, while opposing new, potentially unlawful charges. Economically, maintaining the current tax structure (the "tax hump") is supported to guarantee substantial income (554 million euros) for the state budget.

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The economic outlook is tied to the ramifications of security rhetoric. The speaker voiced concerns that scaremongering is causing people to seek investments and property outside of Estonia, signaling worries about capital flight and subsequent economic damage to the country.

Economic perspectives stress the necessity of protecting culture and sports during an economic downturn, given that these are the first sectors people cut back on when trying to save money. They call for increased state investment and subsidies for infrastructure development (specifically sports facilities) to prevent them from falling into disrepair. The text criticizes the government's austerity policy, exemplified by the freezing of wage hikes.

Economic perspectives address labor and wage issues in the public sector, emphasizing the need to ensure the timely and proper payment of salary supplements to teachers in Ida-Viru County. Concern is raised regarding labor stability and fair compensation.

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of valuing teachers' work through adequate compensation that reflects the immense workload they carry. There is support for public sector wage increases, as the current €17 gross supplement is deemed insufficient and the state's attitude toward educators is considered questionable.

The speaker is strongly opposed to the introduction of new taxes (sugar tax, car tax) and the raising of existing taxes (VAT, income tax, excise duties), viewing this as suffocating the populace. They demand an extraordinary pension increase to fulfill the pre-election promises regarding the level of the average pension. They side with business interests, citing the arguments made by the Food Industry Association against the sugar tax.

The speaker supports a sufficient pay raise for teachers and the stability of social benefits, while sharply criticizing the cutting of benefits (specifically for large families) and the plans to reintroduce the taxation of pensions. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of maintaining a high level of social support and ensuring that the state fulfills its financial commitments. The government’s actions are viewed as fiscally untrustworthy.