By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker is a staunch advocate for the market economy and fiscal discipline, opposing state subsidies, particularly for renewable energy, which he views as "squandering billions." He stresses energy cost-effectiveness and the necessity of high-quality, dispatchable power (nuclear energy) to attract energy-intensive industry to Estonia. He expresses concern regarding ownership issues and the long-term environmental costs of subsidized projects.

Economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, opposing increases in tax revenue, especially those levied on pensioners and lower-income individuals. There is also sharp criticism of renewable energy developers seeking taxpayer funding, and demands are being made to limit state spending on subsidies.

The speaker is skeptical of central planning, procurement, and financing, viewing them as inefficient and unfair. He criticizes the support measures which, in his estimation, funnel state money into the renovation projects of wealthier individuals, even though the funding is drawn from the poorer segments of society. He advocates for a fairer mechanism for distributing subsidies, such as a lottery, rather than making it a race against time.

Economic perspectives advocate for fair and equivalent compensation for public sector employees, specifically mentioning kindergarten teachers. There is criticism directed at the financing mechanisms, which place local authorities at financial risk and could result in the undervaluation of education professionals.

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Strongly supports the regulation of windfall bank profits that have resulted from central bank interest rate hikes, rather than the bank’s own efforts. It views the bank tax as a potential whip that would force banks to raise deposit interest rates faster, prioritizing the interests of society over excessive profiteering. It opposes the view that the idea of a bank tax would penalize innovative entrepreneurs.

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