By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Strongly advocates for reducing bureaucracy (opposing ESG reporting) and limiting state intervention, preferring that capital remains in the hands of businesses. Warns that tax revenue will decrease if the tax burden is raised excessively. Supports exempting oil shale electricity producers from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas in order to ensure affordable electricity without subsidies.

Economic views support regional intervention aimed at boosting incomes and creating jobs in Southeast Estonia, given that incomes there remain significantly below the Estonian average. The speaker advocates for establishing a regional differentiation policy to direct a greater amount of Euro funds toward developing rural areas, highlighting the opposition of the men in Tallinn to this idea.

The speaker is a strong proponent of economic growth and competitiveness, emphasizing the critical role of affordable input energy (specifically targeting oil shale electricity at 30 EUR/MWh). He opposes regulations (CO2 quotas, Natura restrictions) that drive up costs. Furthermore, he defends private property, criticizing the state's plan to pay only half price for lands subject to restrictions.

The economic stance is firmly opposed to tax hikes, particularly concerning the proposed car tax, VAT increases, and the cancellation of health insurance for stay-at-home mothers, arguing that these measures disproportionately hurt lower-income populations. They advocate for reforming tax policy to lessen the necessity of increasing welfare benefits, while stressing fiscal responsibility.

Opposes tax hikes (VAT, excise duties, car tax) and hidden costs (network tariffs) that undermine the competitiveness of businesses. It calls for affordable electricity input and criticizes the government's incompetent financial forecasts (car tax revenue, frequency reserve costs). It holds the view that the input costs of energy production should be fully passed through to consumers.