By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Economic views are indirectly revealed through the topic of defense expenditures, where the speaker takes the 5% defense spending target seriously. Criticism directed at Finance Minister Ligi indicates that ridiculing the defense spending goal is unacceptable.

It supports bringing in specialists to bolster the economy but stresses the necessity of preventing the abuse of labor market regulations. It expresses concern regarding financial sector regulation and risk management (specifically capital adequacy requirements), seeking a comparison between domestic and international standards.

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The speaker is a strong proponent of tax cuts, particularly lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, arguing this will improve people's ability to cope financially and help ease inflation. He/She opposes tax hikes and large government expenditures (such as the 2 billion allocated for wind turbines), viewing them as foolish waste that ultimately strangles businesses. He/She believes that these tax reductions will actually reach consumers, provided the government closely monitors the activities of businesses.

The speaker strongly supports tax cuts (lowering the VAT on foodstuffs) as a means of improving people's financial coping ability and alleviating economic hardship. He/She dismisses doubts that the tax reduction will not reach the people, citing the fuel excise duty cut as an example and emphasizing the necessity of government monitoring.

The economic views are strongly anti-regulatory, criticizing the growth of bureaucracy and the "green madness" (or "green zealotry") that burdens entrepreneurs. The speaker champions the interests of agricultural producers, emphasizing that regulations hinder their work and could lead to a reduction in subsidies. He refers to the Mario Draghi report to underscore the necessity of reducing bureaucracy, not increasing it.

The economic views are strongly opposed to tax increases, criticizing the "tax frenzy" which includes hikes in car tax, income tax, VAT, and excise duties. The necessity of leaving more money in people's pockets is emphasized, and the government is blamed for causing inflation through flawed energy and economic policies. They support restoring the income tax exemption for families with children.

It supports market-based solutions in energy development, emphasizing that developers of intermittent power should cover the costs of additional grid upgrades themselves, without government support. It demands accountability and transparency in the management of state-owned enterprises (Nordica).

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The economic views are strongly critical of taxation, opposing excessive taxes and administrative costs that artificially inflate the price of fossil fuels. He/She emphasizes that fossil fuels are actually the cheapest, but emissions trading is aimed at phasing them out. He/She warns that the costs of maintaining reserve capacity will ultimately be passed on to consumers through increased grid tariffs or a higher tax burden (a "security tax").