By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

Economic views are cautious regarding large infrastructure projects unless they directly improve the standard of living for the Estonian people. Preference is given to genuine well-being and an increase in living standards over mere nominal GDP growth.

Economic perspectives favor developing higher value-added jobs over simply creating cheap ones. The speaker opposes leasing the prison because it traps the state in a lower-value economic model. He criticizes the argument for job creation, noting that it exacerbates labor shortages in law enforcement and national defense—a situation he views as ignoring the fundamental principles of a market economy.

Economic perspectives focus on financial accountability and compensation for damages, supporting mechanisms (such as bankruptcy proceedings) that allow for the recovery of nearly half a million euros in damages. It is emphasized that the injured party should not be left without compensation.

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The economic views are focused on boosting productivity and added value, rather than simply increasing the number of jobs, thereby supporting a shift in economic policy thinking. The speaker is strongly opposed to cheap foreign labor (the 1.0 wage criterion), arguing that it stifles wage growth and is linked to a decline in labor productivity. They emphasize the need for smarter jobs that generate higher added value.

Economic positions center on the smart utilization of state resources and preventing the waste of taxpayer money. Criticism is aimed at educating foreign students who subsequently leave Estonia, as well as energy projects deemed neocolonialist and detrimental. Transparency is demanded in the establishment of concession mechanisms for mineral resources.