By Months: Peeter Tali

It supports the increase in defense expenditures (including the Defense Forces payroll fund) but emphasizes the efficiency of these expenditures and the capacity of RKIK (Estonian Centre for Defence Investments) to genuinely convert 5% of GDP into defense capability. It expresses concern regarding the budget deficit, proposing as a solution the limitation of transferring unspent funds to the subsequent budget, thereby highlighting the importance of fiscal discipline. Furthermore, it supports motivating active military personnel through additional bonuses to mitigate risks associated with the abolition of special pensions.

Economic viewpoints emphasize efficiency and cost savings, supporting the use of technology as a replacement for human labor. This is driven by the necessity of ensuring security at the lowest possible cost, considering Estonia's small population.

It supports a liberal right-wing economic view that emphasizes economic growth and increasing prosperity, but agrees to the necessary loan burden to ensure security. It supports tax changes that would leave 780 million euros in the economy and increase the take-home pay of lower-income and average-wage workers. Cuts to the operational costs of ministries totaling 112 million euros are also supported.

Economic policy positions center on increasing defense spending and developing the national defense industry. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of acquiring the necessary know-how for the production of infantry mines and establishing manufacturing capabilities in Estonia to ensure self-sufficient supply.

Economic views emphasize investments in education, science, and research and development, requiring at least 1% of GDP for R&D funding. It considers an educated workforce and technological acumen (the Tech Leap) as the foundation for prosperity and national defense, since robots will sooner or later take over simple jobs requiring only basic education. It supports prioritizing funding for culture, education, and national defense compared to the European average.

No economic views are provided, apart from an indirect reference to the security situation's impact on financial markets. It is mentioned that a navy press release regarding the mining of the Gulf of Finland would be immediately visible on the stock markets, indicating an awareness of the connections between security and economic stability.

Economic perspectives focus on the role of innovation and technology in national defense. The necessity of involving Estonian engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs is emphasized, in order to channel their ingenuity into the defense of the Estonian state.

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