By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Economic perspectives strongly emphasize competitiveness, economic affordability, and protecting consumers from high costs resulting from taxes, fees, or higher electricity prices. The policy is criticized for prioritizing ideological goals over the price of electricity and the competitiveness of the economy. There is a demand for an assessment, even if of minimal analytical quality, detailing what these major goals will cost.

Strongly opposes tax increases (the "tax tsunami") and the Reform Party's tax hump, arguing that they create fiscal instability and fail to offer a growth perspective for the economy. It criticizes the postponement of the tax hump, as this leaves the tax increases in force (income tax rising to 22%, abolition of tax exemptions for children and spouses) while the positive aspects are delayed. It also warns against the rise in indirect taxes, which disproportionately affects lower-income individuals and rural areas.

The economic outlook centers on budget discipline and expenditure transparency. The speaker criticizes the government's alleged reduction of administrative costs, calling it fictitious, and indirectly opposes the VAT hike unless the resulting revenue is directed toward the critical national defense needs that were promised. The emphasis is placed on fiscal integrity and the accuracy of the figures.

Advocates for stability, predictability, and the inclusion of business organizations in economic decision-making processes. It strongly opposes increases in consumption taxes (VAT, excises) and income tax, which would make Estonia the European champion of consumption taxes. It demands a real reduction in government expenditures but criticizes the government for failing to achieve the promised cuts (10%) and for manipulating budget data.

The speaker is strongly fiscally conservative, opposing new tax increases (VAT, the tax hump) and demanding a swift reduction of government spending by 300 million euros. He criticizes the government's policies for fueling inflation and stifling economic growth. In his view, budgetary policy should be focused on jump-starting the economy and controlling inflation, rather than on trivial expenditures (such as cargo bike subsidies or RMK parties/events).

The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they deteriorate the economic environment, reduce purchasing power, and destroy confidence. He criticizes the government because the size of the economy (GDP) is billions of euros smaller than projected, rather than due to an excessively low tax rate. He emphasizes the need for stability and predictability, not for conducting "human experiments."

The speaker supports boosting economic growth and increasing confidence for entrepreneurs, while opposing the implementation of new tax hikes. He argues that abolishing the car tax would curb inflation and boost economic growth. The raising of indirect taxes (including VAT on catering and accommodation) is also criticized, which makes Estonia the European champion of indirect taxation.

The speaker is strongly opposed to tax increases, arguing that they fuel inflation, decrease purchasing power, and stifle economic growth. He supports the stance of business organizations, criticizing massive bureaucratization and the administrative burden. Regarding fiscal policy, he calls for a genuine reduction in government spending and demands an alternative to tax hikes that would stimulate economic growth.