By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The economic viewpoints center on the structure of the budget, objecting to the continued use of the activity-based budget. This objection is based on the assessment provided by the Chancellor of Justice, who argues that such a model is incompatible with the Estonian constitutional framework, which mandates the clear specification of costs.

Economic perspectives emphasize social protection and strongly oppose the taxation of pensions, which directly impacts the elderly. The government is being criticized for attempting to achieve minor savings (for example, 20,000 euros) at the expense of social comfort and the well-being of seniors. They support maintaining benefits for families with children, citing principles of social justice and overall welfare.

Economic perspectives are centered on taxing banks' windfall profits, indicating support for regulating and taxing the financial sector during extraordinary market conditions. The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing the hundreds of millions of euros generated because of Euribor, thereby supporting government intervention.

The speaker opposes tax increases that target the elderly receiving the average pension, viewing this as a detrimental measure that undermines social well-being. The statement emphasizes the necessity of protecting the income of vulnerable groups and criticizes the government's fiscal decisions.

The economic views emphasize opposition to tax hikes (three taxes in a row, plus excise duties) and the introduction of new taxes. Strict budgetary discipline and transparency are supported, demanding a transition to a cost-based budget and a clear explanation of the targeted use of taxpayers' money.

Economic arguments support increasing public sector spending in the area of law enforcement. In particular, there is a call to raise police resources and salaries in order to improve staffing levels and ensure greater public safety.

Economic views stress the importance of long-term fiscal responsibility, cautioning that boosting short-term revenue via consultation fees will eventually result in greater expenses stemming from untreated health problems. He/She contrasts raising taxes on an essential service (healthcare) with taxing avoidable excise goods.

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The economic perspective advocates for strong consumer protection intervention, demanding regulatory measures from the state given the conditions of the oligopolistic market. They criticize the large profits of telecom companies and support providing economic relief to consumers, ensuring people aren't forced to pay exorbitant prices for extremely slow internet. An active role for the state in improving market conditions is supported.