Kadri Kullman ⟨⟩Business freedom must be defended both in Brussels and at the Old Town

Kadri Kullman, candidate for the European Parliament representing The Right party, has voiced concerns regarding the impact of bureaucracy on small businesses within the European Union. According to Kullman, over one and a half million small businesses across Europe are demanding urgent reductions in regulatory burdens. The call comes amidst a challenging economic climate for Estonia, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for over 80% of the country’s workforce and contribute over 80% of its added value.

Official statistics indicate that the Estonian economy contracted by two percent in the first quarter, marking over two years of consecutive contraction. Kullman argues that the current government has not adequately addressed the role of SMEs as the foundation of the Estonian economy. She draws a parallel to the recognition of reservists, highlighting the importance of understanding the contribution of small businesses.

Specifically, the European Small Business Confederation has submitted expectations to the EU, focusing on the disproportionate bureaucratic pressure, particularly in the context of the green transition. The confederation’s demands include restricting unnecessary reporting, addressing the labor crisis, and advocating for a realistic, economically-driven green transition. These concerns represent the priorities of over one and a half million small businesses, which generate approximately 20% of the European GDP and represent a market of almost 350 million people – 80% of EU citizens.

Kullman, representing Estonian small businesses in this process, notes that these concerns are prioritized within the EU framework.

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