Lavly Perling, the leader of the Parempoolsed party in Estonia, has expressed strong criticism towards the Reform Party regarding their approach to upcoming excise tax changes. As the government plans to discuss the potential cancellation of previously scheduled excise tax increases on fuels and electricity, Perling claims that while lowering taxes is a positive direction, the Reform Party's previous commitments contradict their current stance.

Perling specifically notes that the Reform Party had initially pledged to raise these taxes but is now contemplating a reversal, which she views as an example of the party's duplicity. In her statements to ERR, she compared this situation to the party's handling of corporate income tax, where they had set the rates only to later retract their decisions. She emphasizes that the inconsistency undermines public trust and reflects poorly on the party’s integrity.

The Parempoolsed party has been advocating for lowering excise taxes since 2023, arguing that reducing the tax burden can have a positive impact on the economy. Perling asserts that not only should the planned tax increases be abandoned, but also that broader fiscal reforms are necessary, appealing for government spending reductions and a re-evaluation of financial policies for the benefit of the Estonian economy.