By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits

Total Sessions: 14

Fully Profiled: 14

2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding macroeconomic indicators, particularly inflation and purchasing power rankings. They utilize specific statistical data (Estonia 6.2%, Finland 2.2%, Latvia 4.1% in August) and reference Estonia's long-standing role as the European Union's inflation leader since 2009. Furthermore, they cite the contradictory positions of top experts concerning the prime minister's statements.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding population register data and demographic ratios, highlighting specific figures (e.g., 15–17-year-olds versus older age groups). They also differentiate between a regulation and a directive in EU law, emphasizing the stricter nature and rapid implementation of the regulation. The speaker uses statistical data (e.g., a target group of 1,374,687) to challenge official claims.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of security procedures (Vaindloo, Russian aircraft, drone trajectories) and details of the legal system, particularly concerning the financial and systemic issues faced by liberal professions (bailiffs and bankruptcy trustees). He highlights specific figures (e.g., bailiff’s fees and state taxes) and refers to the conclusions drawn by the National Audit Office regarding the utilization of Ministry of Defence funds.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in comparative state debt statistics, presenting precise percentage figures for Estonia, the EU average, Finland, Poland, and Lithuania. Furthermore, he/she is attentive to the technical procedures and equipment (visual displays) within the Riigikogu chamber.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the quality of lawmaking, constitutionality, and issues of delegation, referencing the arguments put forth by the President's legal advisor and their Harvard/Paris legal background. They possess knowledge of financial regulation (the Financial Supervision Authority, the banking world, the Financial Intelligence Unit) and have previous experience as a journalist and media manager. Furthermore, they demonstrate awareness of the historical procrastination surrounding security matters (specifically, shelters dating back to 1990).
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The expertise is limited to observing the internal dynamics of the parliament and the behavior of the coalition parties (Eesti 200, Reform Party) in the session hall. There are no references to the use of data, statistics, or technical terminology.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The expert assessment focuses on the topics covered in the Chancellor of Justice's report, as well as issues concerning data collection and state supervision. He/She is well acquainted with specific draft legislation ("super database") and earlier political initiatives ("thought control"), also referencing the president's role in rejecting these bills.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the public library network, the role of central libraries, and the potential consequences of the reform (jobs, collection development/acquisition). Possesses knowledge of animal husbandry and the red deer population in Estonia, referencing specific incidents in Virumaa. Utilizes knowledge from the education sector, questioning the correlation between mathematics results and parental wealth, and refers to previous reports by the National Audit Office regarding the use of Ministry of Defence funds.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of database creation and financial regulation, being able to name a specific authority (the Financial Supervision Authority), whose involvement he considers procedurally essential. He focuses on the soundness of the database creation process and the lack of associated consultations.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a detailed understanding of the financial impacts of the European Union's maritime regulations (Emissions Trading System), highlighting specific ticket price increases on Tallink routes (e.g., €5.30 to Helsinki) and referencing industry criticism. He/She is aware of the sheer scale of the extensive civil and national defense law (1,600 pages) and poses technical questions regarding the development of broadband networks, specifically using the term "broad pipe" (lai kõri). He/She also points out the incompetence of officials in differentiating between a directive and a regulation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic indicators, specifically citing Europe's record inflation rate for August and the level of youth unemployment. A comparative analysis with neighboring countries (Finland, Latvia) is employed to evaluate the government's performance. The emphasis is placed on documented failures that position Estonia at the top of the list for negative economic indicators.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding national defense and the specific Elva drone incident, presenting precise data (the location of the crater, distances) and physical evidence (a piece of the drone). They are familiar with the National Audit Office's audits concerning systemic issues that arise when monetizing defense capabilities. Furthermore, they are aware of regulations within the financial sector (specifically, credit unions) and the impact of changes to capital requirements.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a high level of detail regarding agricultural subsidies (specifically, PRIA minimum payout sums), regional services (such as the number of bank offices and cash usage statistics), and immigration policy (the 0.1% quota and the volume of exceptions). To support the arguments, the speaker utilizes specific figures and references to audits (conducted by the National Audit Office) and previous documents (the Bank of Estonia 2017 document). Separately highlighted is knowledge of crisis management in forestry and nurseries, exemplified by the case of Iisaku.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The text demonstrates authority in the fields of cultural heritage and museum management, referencing their prior experience as the director of a central museum while simultaneously criticizing the ministry's priorities. They possess specific knowledge concerning rural affairs and agriculture, addressing in detail the limits on subsidies for beekeepers and the issues related to RMK's (State Forest Management Centre) plant cultivation. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the working procedures of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) and the technical substance of draft legislation.