By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

The economic views are strongly supportive of the market economy and opposed to state intervention, criticizing the partial nationalization of the pharmaceutical market as "creeping nationalization." They oppose the profit tax chosen by the government and support the proposal put forward by entrepreneurs to establish an alternative levy based on the volume of assets. There is concern regarding the rising cost of bureaucracy (an increase in state fees) and energy prices spiraling out of control.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the tax hikes and the new profit tax, arguing that they undermine competitiveness and will push the economy into decline. He supports the business sector, criticizing the government's dismissive attitude and the growing administrative burden. He believes the budget must be an instrument for supporting economic growth, not merely a tool for balancing an Excel spreadsheet.

Economic perspectives are critical of the government's fiscal policy, opposing both the tax cascade and the introduction of income tax starting from the first euro, a measure that also impacts pensions. Budget cuts targeting vulnerable groups (€1.3 million) are unacceptable because they represent "peanuts" compared to the overall size of the state budget. Furthermore, transparency is demanded regarding the allocation of state funds to green technology, and the link between these cuts and security expenditures is being questioned.

The speaker sharply criticizes the budget cuts, arguing they were made purely based on an "Excel spreadsheet," and strongly opposes the resulting cascade of tax hikes. They demand transparency regarding how the funds freed up by these cuts will be allocated, pointing to the suspicion that the money is simply being spent "everywhere" without any clear objective. Furthermore, the speaker is against any cuts that diminish families' livelihoods and sense of security.

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These economic perspectives advocate for state intervention and supporting families during difficult times, in direct opposition to the government's current austerity measures and tax hikes. It is stressed that the government must be a dependable partner to families, especially those facing significant unavoidable expenses due to high prices and the rising Euribor rate.