By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker is critical of market consolidation driven by regulations, and advocates for the interests of small businesses in the energy sector, demanding lighter reporting requirements for them. They are skeptical of supporting intermittent power, considering it an expensive and unstable system for the taxpayer. The speaker prefers solutions that support economic development (such as the construction of industrial facilities) over the ideological prioritization of climate goals.

The speaker opposes the preferential development of renewable energy, arguing that it makes the entire system extremely expensive and drives up prices. He/She defends the Estonian forestry sector, demanding that LULUCF obligations be reviewed and adjusted in order to alleviate the economic burden.

Their economic views are strongly anti-tax, advocating for individual economic freedom and the right to use earned money without government restrictions. They question the necessity of state support for Elering, citing the company's substantial financial reserves. They oppose progressive income tax and property taxes, arguing that these would also negatively affect the homes of lower-income individuals.

The speaker advocates for strict fiscal discipline and is strongly opposed to increasing the national debt. He supports tax relief for consumers (specifically, lowering the VAT on foodstuffs) and believes that these tax cuts will be passed on to prices, provided the government supports this transition with appropriate measures. He criticizes the government’s rhetoric concerning direct subsidies, citing the reduction of benefits for large families as an example, and remains skeptical about limiting corporate profit margins.

The speaker emphasizes budgetary responsibility and transparency, demanding explanations regarding which poor ideas were prevented or, conversely, allowed into the budget during its preparation. Furthermore, the speaker defends independent economic analysis and the business community against the government's forceful criticism, casting doubt on the minister's ideological management style.