The recent change of government did not bring the long-awaited turn towards a better and more successful Estonia. On the contrary, the new coalition agreement is convincing evidence of how the three liberal government parties have pushed Estonia into a downward spiral, at the end of which social-economic collapse awaits.
The Reform Party, which came to power by pissing off the voters – whose main message was “Taxes will not rise. Period.” – the people of Estonia have been tasting the bitter fruits of economic policy for some time. We will soon begin to see how the number of people living in poverty and those in need of help in Estonia will increase significantly as a result of tax increases, new taxes and cuts in family allowances intended to finance the ideological green turn.
We are starting to see bankruptcies of domestic companies, an even faster shrinking of rural life, workers in their prime moving abroad, a declining birth rate and – which is extremely important in the current security situation – a crumbling will to defend. Economically devastated and citizens who have lost trust in their leaders are not sufficiently motivated to defend their country. Estonia is protected not only by military equipment, but also by Estonian people. Yes, self-sufficiency is security, the Social Democrats declared – but then, in violation of their word, began to implement the opposite policy in the government.
We regret to say that Estonian opposition parties have lacked the strength to put their hands on the politics of the ruling coalition. On the one hand, the board of the Riigikogu has managed to almost level the opposition during the last year, on the other hand, there has been fragmentation in the opposition camp. Unfortunately, several politicians who have changed political parties have also added strength to the coalition – power attracts people who pursue short-term self-interest.
Estonian politics has reached a point where, in order to move away from the catastrophic course, it is necessary to consolidate the forces opposed to the current liberal ruling coalition and to give it a new impetus.
We call on Estonia’s broad-based opposition to unite so that in two and a half years, a coalition can come to power that stands for the livelihood of the Estonian people, the development of domestic entrepreneurship, energy security and regional policy, and improves the quality of life and well-being of the Estonian people.
In order to get out of the downward spiral, it is necessary to give up setting an income tax for companies, because this tax further reduces the competitiveness and employment of Estonian entrepreneurs and accelerates inflation. In order to balance the state budget, a reasonable amount of tax for the banking sector and international corporations (Facebook, Google, etc.) must be established, following the example of Lithuania.
The introduction of a car tax should be abandoned, because the car tax accelerates the marginalization of Estonia, regional and economic inequality and forces people whose daily livelihood depends on owning a car. Additional taxation of private property must be excluded. A more equal development of society is guaranteed by a graduated income tax.
It is essential for the country to take out a loan in order to make larger and faster defense investments – Estonian people and foreign investors must be convinced that Estonia is protected.
It is important that the Estonian government wants and is able to oppose the harmful policies imposed on Estonia by Brussels, above all the green revolution that is destroying Estonia economically and the plan to solve unemployment and low birth rate with mass immigration of economic refugees.
Since European legislation significantly affects Estonian laws, we call on Estonian deputies in the European Parliament to work together to protect Estonia’s sovereignty and national interests in energy, agriculture, defense and immigration policies.
In the next elections, political forces that do not serve the interests of international corporations and “green turn” companies and the more liberal wing of the European Commission must win the support of the people, but stand steadfastly in defense of the Estonian people and our constitution.
