By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker strongly advocates for economic growth and wealth creation, viewing the streamlining of geological research as the route to a better standard of living and increased competitiveness. He opposes unnecessary regulatory hurdles that impede the acquisition of knowledge and economic development. He stresses that a wise nation makes the effort to fully understand its natural resources.

Economic policies are focused on alleviating the tax burden and supporting economic growth. He supports lowering the excise duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and increasing the tax-exempt threshold for the use of a personal vehicle. It is emphasized that the exploration of mineral resources enhances the country's competitiveness.

Economic views are strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially during a recession. The necessity of maintaining the country's economic appeal and competitiveness is stressed, with the argument being that taxes are already too high.

Strongly supports private property and good stewardship, opposing regulations that reduce the availability of homes and cars. It warns of a negative economic impact (potential GDP decline) and criticizes government policy as "poverty aggregation," arguing that it serves the interests of a narrow circle and establishes a rental economy model.

Economic perspectives primarily focus on the efficiency of regulations, raising concerns about the increasing bureaucratic burden resulting from new environmental rules. Furthermore, there is an ongoing search for data regarding the economically viable use of recycled materials as raw inputs, highlighting their potential as an alternative to traditional mining or importation.

A critical stance on the decline in economic indicators, emphasizing the reduction in GDP and labor productivity compared to our immediate neighbors. Concerns are voiced over the rising electricity prices and energy security. The economic recession is linked to high immigration levels and the government's unsuccessful policy.

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Economic perspectives heavily focus on tax cuts, demanding that the VAT rate be lowered from 22% back to various lower levels (18%, 19%, 19.6%). This indicates a preference for a lighter tax burden and opposition to the government’s fiscal policy.

The speaker stresses the necessity of boosting the Estonian economy's competitiveness, primarily by lowering electricity prices. He criticizes the government's fiscal policy, pointing out the rising debt burden, and questions the public's capacity to tolerate new tax hikes, while advocating for the ideal of fiscal balance.

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The speaker is skeptical about accelerating the green transition, arguing that it jeopardizes energy security and will result in power outages and high prices. They criticize the government's heavy reliance on wind and solar power when there is a lack of dispatchable capacity, prioritizing stability and the need to account for winter conditions instead.