By Months: Jaak Aab
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
26 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in education policy and its financing, covering topics such as teachers' salary objectives, school network planning, and compulsory education. They are well-versed in the specifics of tax legislation, particularly the motor vehicle tax categories (M/N) and the underlying causes of the fiscal deficit. To bolster the arguments, historical examples (Peeter Kreitzberg) and legislative precedents (the Finnish and Swedish school lunch models) are utilized.
09.2025
31 Speeches
Demonstrates deep knowledge of the energy sector, citing precise figures for nuclear energy costs (7 billion euros, 11.3 million euros per megawatt) and electricity consumption (8 terawatt-hours). Exhibits expert knowledge of regional policy, referencing experience as Minister of Public Administration and the relocation of over 1,000 jobs. Has a strong command of emergency situation legislation and its implementation.
06.2025
35 Speeches
Exhibits deep expertise in competition law, economic policy, and administrative law, citing specific directives and statutes. Demonstrates expert knowledge in the field of labor law, highlighting international conventions. Possesses a strong command of budgetary matters and public procurement topics, as well as the specifics of education and social policy, utilizing precise figures and factual references.
05.2025
39 Speeches
Shows deep knowledge in the energy and electricity market sector, utilizing precise technical metrics (terawatt-hours, megawatts, capacity reserves). Possesses detailed understanding of competition law and administrative procedures, explaining the mechanisms for fines and compliance orders. Demonstrates familiarity with planning law and environmental fee regulations. Refers to specific projects such as the Rohuküla railway and the development of wind parks, indicating practical experience with infrastructure projects.
04.2025
9 Speeches
Shows deep knowledge in the energy sector, utilizing precise statistical data (8 TWh consumed and 5.4 TWh produced in 2024). Demonstrates expertise in the operation of the electricity market, the development of wind farms, and the technical aspects of desynchronization. Is also highly proficient in competition law matters, citing the handling of cartel agreements and the activities of the Competition Authority.
03.2025
8 Speeches
Demonstrates deep knowledge in the fields of energy, competition law, and security policy. Uses precise technical data (a 3 terawatt-hour deficit in electricity capacity) and refers to specific legal acts, such as the Competition Directive and articles of the constitution. Shows a strong grasp of European Union law and geopolitical issues.
01.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, using technical terminology such as island mode operation, frequency reserve, capacity reserve, and dispatchable capacity. He/She demonstrates detailed knowledge of how the electricity market functions, grid connection processes, and the possibilities for establishing direct lines. In the field of maritime safety, he/she shows a good grasp of the history of relevant legislation and the fine system.
12.2024
12 Speeches
Demonstrates deep knowledge of the maritime sector, citing precise statistical data (1,850 companies, 19,500 employees, and €6.8 billion in sales revenue). Has a strong command of the complexities of accounting law and audit obligation regulations. Exhibits a thorough understanding of legislative procedures and committee work, utilizing technical terminology such as the tonnage regime and retrofit measures.
11.2024
20 Speeches
Shows deep knowledge of economic policy, the state budget, and maritime sector issues. Uses precise figures and statistics, citing expert recommendations and analyses. Demonstrates a strong grasp of the Rail Baltic project, land tax reform, and competitiveness issues. Has excellent command of legislative procedures and committee work.
10.2024
5 Speeches
Demonstrates profound knowledge of security policy, legislation, and international law, utilizing precise references to the Constitution and relevant statutes. Is highly proficient in the operations and procedural matters of the Economic Affairs Committee. Exhibits expert knowledge concerning amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act and the Accounting Act.
09.2024
2 Speeches
Demonstrates profound expertise in accounting legislation and the field of local government financing. Uses precise technical terminology, such as the CO2 Emissions Trading System and the Pan-European Modernization Fund, demonstrating a strong grasp of EU funding mechanisms.
06.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep knowledge in the field of economic and energy policy. He/She refers to specific documents, such as the report by the Expert Group on Competitiveness and the final report of the Nuclear Energy Working Group. He/She also shows a good grasp of the legal aspects, referencing the assessment provided by the Legal and Analysis Department of the Chancellery of the Riigikogu concerning the non-binding nature of the draft decision.
05.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker demonstrated profound knowledge in the field of energy policy, utilizing precise statistical data concerning renewable energy targets (from 42% to 65% by 2030). Regarding economic issues, they showed a comprehensive grasp of competitiveness factors, the decline in productivity, and the financing of research and development (R&D). In legal matters, they were well-versed in constitutional norms and the functioning of institutions.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong domain knowledge in regional development and economic policy, specifically mentioning European Union funding and technology-based industry. In the work of the Finance Committee, they demonstrate procedural competence, citing precise dates, participants, and decisions. Regarding geopolitical matters, the speaker utilizes factual data, referencing specific dates and documents.
03.2024
8 Speeches
The text demonstrates a profound understanding of education policy, referencing specific legislation (the Basic School and Upper Secondary School Act), development plans (2021–2035), and statistical metrics (25% enrollment in vocational schools, 6.2% of GDP). It further exhibits expert knowledge of state budget processes and the operation of constitutional institutions, utilizing technical terminology like activity-based versus cost-based budgeting. It also draws upon international comparisons, particularly with Finland regarding vocational education.
02.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker exhibits profound knowledge in the field of economic and energy policy, utilizing precise chronological references and technical terminology such as universal service, market package, and electricity market reform. He/She demonstrates a solid grasp of tax systems, fiscal policy, and the impact of inflation on business competitiveness.
01.2024
1 Speeches
Exhibits thorough knowledge of education policy, referencing specific studies concerning the links between education and health. Utilizes precise data regarding the correlation between healthy life years and educational attainment. Demonstrates a systemic understanding of education's long-term effects on society.