Isamaa presented its report on Friday. The report discusses the governance period of the Reform Party. Isamaa says the Reform Party is not doing a good job in finance and the economy.
Isamaa highlights three major problems. First, taxes have increased even though the economy is not growing. Second, national debt has grown. Third, there is no clear plan in energy policy.
Isamaa believes that tax increases are bad. They make things more expensive. Businesses cannot compete well. People have less money to spend.
Isamaa says money could be saved by reducing governance costs. They remind that the current government promised to reduce expenses but did not do so.
Isamaa also thinks that entrepreneurs are not listened to enough. For example, the economic growth council is a good idea, but decisions move too slowly. Some entrepreneurs use the council for their own business interests.
Isamaa says national debt is growing too fast. This could lead to new tax increases. Such a policy reduces trust and slows down the economy.
In Isamaa's opinion, energy policy is too vague. There is no good plan on how to keep electricity prices low or ensure energy supply. Without a clear energy policy, the economy will not grow.
The Reform Party will present its vision for Estonia's future on Saturday. They want Estonia to be richer and safer. They want to use new technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
Isamaa's full report can be read in its entirety.