By Plenary Sessions: Toomas Uibo

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of fiscal discipline and the prudent use of public funds, criticizing a situation where the state must pay 1.2 million euros in compensation due to poor management. This stance advocates for cost avoidance and ensuring value for every cent spent, ultimately questioning the expediency of the state's spending practices.

Supports boosting economic growth and improving competitiveness through cheaper renewable energy. It is prepared to support strategic subsidies if they help avoid much greater, billion-scale costs in the long term. It views renewable energy as the path toward more affordable electricity.

Economic strategies are heavily focused on innovation and boosting productivity through artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance Estonia's competitiveness against countries with lower wages and cheaper energy. Support is provided for optimizing production processes, reducing downtime, and moving towards more resource-efficient manufacturing.

The speaker advocates for strong fiscal discipline and the sustainability of public finances, stressing that revenues and expenditures must be balanced, and that borrowing for the purpose of paying salaries is unacceptable. He/She considers it necessary to introduce or raise taxes (e.g., a motor vehicle tax) in order to fund national defense and public services.