By Years: Maido Ruusmann

Strongly supports economic growth and the channeling of investments into specific regions to alleviate unequal wealth distribution. It views infrastructure (roads, rail) as a crucial economic stimulus and a key enabler for services export. It accepts taxes (such as a car tax) as an unavoidable burden, provided that the tax revenue is additionally invested in road infrastructure and that the social burden is mitigated.

Economic perspectives focus on reducing regional inequality and ensuring the even distribution of economic growth across all regions. We support greater autonomy for local municipalities in establishing their own revenue base and setting taxes, emphasizing that this is a right, not an obligation. Low wages in Southeast Estonia are a cause for concern.