By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Economic views are critical of the government's fiscal policy, opposing the supplementary budget and the abolition of the tax hump. It is emphasized that the tax reform primarily benefits the wealthy and creates a permanent budget deficit, which will necessitate future tax increases. Fiscal responsibility is supported, and the unreliability of the government's financial management is criticized.

The economic outlook is heavily focused on social justice and redistribution, standing in opposition to the elimination of the tax hump (tax wedge), a measure that benefits the wealthier segment of society. The speaker opposes increases in VAT, the introduction of a car tax, and a land tax, arguing that these measures disproportionately burden low-income earners and families with children who cannot cut back on essential consumption. Furthermore, they criticize the creation of the budget deficit and the subsequent decision to cover it by reducing family support payments.

There is not enough data.

Economic views are critical of the government’s economic and tax policy decisions that have led to a decline in GDP, consequently reducing national defense funding. We support financing national defense based on actual needs and expert advice, rather than relying on an Excel spreadsheet or a rigid 3% of GDP approach.

There is insufficient data.

Economic perspectives emphasize concerns over the decline in Estonia’s competitiveness, rapid wage growth, and high inflation. They oppose the importation of cheap labor intended to stimulate the economy, stressing instead the need for a unified government effort to improve the overall economic environment.