By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy (gambling tax, VAT) and financial regulation topics, particularly concerning money laundering risks. He/She relies on the opinions of analysts from the Ministry of Finance and a representative of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), detailing the complexity of verifying legal entities. The speaker is familiar with parliamentary procedures, referencing the roles of the involved committees (the Economic Affairs Committee and the Finance Committee) in processing the draft legislation.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and macroeconomics, utilizing specific data (e.g., 1/3 of electricity imported, 80% of EU productivity) and referencing a UK analysis on the return on investment of renewable energy subsidies. The presentation relies on the recommendations and reports issued by the Competitiveness Expert Council, an initiative launched by the Bank of Estonia. The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of input availability (specifically electricity) for developing new technologies (such as the data industry).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in budgetary matters concerning road maintenance and road investments, utilizing specific terminology such as RES and audits. They are aware of the government's procedures for budget drafting and cuts, and refer to the daily work of the National Audit Office in the field of auditing.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic analysis, calculating price increases for the period 2022–2024 and utilizing specific terminology such as "subsistence minimum" and "minimum standard of living." They also demonstrate knowledge of healthcare financing formulas, referencing the general 2% rule for cost escalation, which is driven by population aging and technological advancements.