By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Tein

The most prominent issue is the bank tax, which the speaker (representing the stance of Eesti 200) clearly and strongly opposes. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the negative signal the tax sends regarding Estonia's potential for attracting new banks and fostering internal competition. The ultimate goal is to create better conditions for ordinary customers and businesses within the banking sector.

The political position centers on issues of state asset management and financial discipline. The speaker emphasizes the need to prevent the state from incurring significant idle costs related to the large Tartu prison facility (40,000 square meters) if an alternative use for the building is not found. This is a results-based approach that necessitates considering alternatives.

The political emphasis is placed on ensuring budget execution and the functioning of the economy, which points to a performance-driven approach. The speaker questions the utility of increasing excise duties if these hikes reduce business income and consequently decrease income tax revenue, stressing the necessity of generating additional funds for the state budget.