By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, as these undermine people's financial stability and reduce economic growth (a projected cut of 1.2%). We advocate for a tax moratorium, substantial cuts to government expenditures, and running a deficit budget to help the economy recover. It is emphasized that tax increases reduce the annual income of an average wage earner by the equivalent of one month's salary.

The economic platform is strongly opposed to tax hikes and new fees (such as the frequency fee and the reserve capacity fee), arguing that these measures undermine the economy's competitiveness and people’s financial stability. It criticizes the government for increasing administrative costs by hiring new officials instead of focusing on streamlining operations. Furthermore, it defends the interests of the private sector against excessive bureaucracy that necessitates the hiring of hundreds of new employees.

The speaker is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline, emphasizing the necessity of cutting government spending to avoid tax hikes that would damage the economy. He warns that tax increases would effectively reduce the real income of the average wage earner by one month and curb potential economic growth.

The economic views are firmly against tax hikes, particularly regarding the dismantling of the corporate income tax system, which is viewed as stifling economic growth and devastating the tax environment. It supports fiscal discipline achieved by reducing government expenditures (operating costs) in nominal terms. The preference is for an environment conducive to economic growth, rather than attempting to exit a recession through high taxation.

The economic outlook focuses on national defense funding, proposing concrete solutions such as using revenue from CO2 emission trading and partially redirecting EU structural funds for one-off defense investments. This demonstrates a readiness to allocate substantial national revenue toward meeting security priorities, thereby avoiding cuts necessitated by a decline in GDP.