By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The economic stance is strongly fiscally critical, opposing the raising of taxes and levies that make life harder for families with children and pensioners. Public sector wage hikes are criticized as a cost-increasing factor that inevitably leads to higher fees, creating a vicious cycle. The government is accused of driving the nation's public finances into the worst state in history.

Supports economic stability and common sense in financial regulation, strongly opposing ideological climate restrictions imposed by central banks that threaten economic sectors. It views European energy policy as being on a catastrophic course and criticizes the exorbitant hidden costs associated with green transition solutions (wind, solar).

Economic perspectives emphasize long-term profitability and the advantages of economies of scale (standardization, repetitive manufacturing) for reducing construction costs. The speaker acknowledges the substantial initial investment required for nuclear power plants but justifies it by citing a significantly better capacity factor (92–93%) and a longer operational lifespan. He criticizes the high real costs and state subsidies associated with wind farms.

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The speaker is critical of state regulation and intervention in the energy market, lending support to major energy companies (Eesti Energia) in their opposition to market redistribution. They object to mandatory and retroactive measures (specifically, the imposition and subsequent removal of the universal service), favoring market-based solutions and stability instead.

Economic arguments stress the necessity of protecting road maintenance and upkeep from the government’s planned budget cuts, pointing to the economic downturn and reduced tax revenues. The speaker is demanding assurance that infrastructure funding will be excluded from the list of cuts.

Their economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, standing in opposition to large-scale spending on green energy, which they view as a waste of money that drives up energy prices. They emphasize directing limited resources toward the social sphere, specifically supporting families with children and guaranteeing teachers' wages.

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The only economic topic mentioned is the car tax bill, the stalling of whose proceedings is viewed as a positive opportunity. This indicates opposition to new taxes and the government's fiscal policy.

Economic analysts support the implementation of a bank tax, stressing that the relevant draft bill has already been under review for a year. This indicates a desire to increase the taxation of the financial sector and expedite the adoption of the corresponding legislation.