By Months: Ants Frosch
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
09.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the mechanisms of political ethics and accountability, referencing examples from recent Estonian history and emphasizing the minister's medical background (the Hippocratic Oath) to exert moral pressure. He/She employs specific terminology such as "political responsibility" and "mental stagnation" to characterize the state of the country.
06.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national security, data protection, and intelligence threats, citing specific examples (Hikvision, Dahua, Russian intelligence operations in Romania). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the specifics of administrative law and the legislative process, highlighting the absence of impact assessments and the risks associated with the delegation of powers (compartmentalization).
05.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of regional policy and statistical administrative classification. The specific term "Nomenclature of Estonian Statistical Territorial Units" is used, which indicates expertise regarding EU funds and regional development mechanisms.
04.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence in structural reforms within the national defense sector (specifically the positions of Deputy Secretaries General), the Public Service Act, and the selection process for senior executives. They are intimately familiar with the competition criteria, citing requirements concerning knowledge of the operations of NATO, the European Union, and international security organizations. Furthermore, they are aware of the composition and mandate of the State Chancellery selection committee.
03.2025
31 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law and legislative procedure, serving as the rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee and referencing their legal education. They utilize detailed procedural data, citing the bill's progression, the dates of committee sessions, and the voting outcomes. The argumentation is grounded in sociological surveys showing the interest of stateless persons in acquiring Estonian citizenship, as well as the opinion provided by the Security Police Board.
02.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in security policy (details of NATO operations, a reference to Edward Lucas) and in the field of electoral and constitutional law. They use technical terms such as *jus soli*, *jus sanguinis*, and the d'Hondt method, and support their arguments with references to legal continuity and the history of the Constitutional Assembly. They are also familiar with the procedures for selecting state officials and the replacement of chancellors.
01.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates thoroughness in the field of taxation and fiscal control, demanding specific absolute figures from the Minister of Finance regarding income tax revenue, and highlighting discrepancies between the official calculators (MTA and the Transport Administration) when calculating the motor vehicle tax. He also possesses knowledge of personnel changes among high-ranking national defense and security officials, naming several top officials who have departed and been appointed.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise both in strategic foreign policy issues and in environmental technology. Their awareness of the risks associated with the phosphorite industry is particularly strong, utilizing specific terminology (e.g., sulfuric acid treatment, phosphogypsum) and referencing the strict limitations imposed by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of constitutional law and legal history, citing the genesis and sources of the regulations of the 1992 Constitution (e.g., the journal Vikerkaar 1990). Professional expertise is also evident in the treatment of principles of international relations and law (reciprocity, legitimate expectation, legal certainty). Technical legal terminology is employed.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in long-term infrastructure projects (Via Baltica, Rail Baltic, the history of the Tallinn-Tartu highway since 2006) and international benchmarking (the experience of Poland and Lithuania). A profound understanding of the operations of security agencies, control mechanisms, and the legal aspects of surveillance activities (e.g., the use of voice analysis in court proceedings) is evident.
09.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of the specifics of crisis preparedness and local government security programs, knowing the exact number of participating municipalities and the details of specific drills. Furthermore, they possess precise knowledge of diplomatic protocol, particularly concerning the location for the presentation of ambassadors' credentials in Israel. In argumentation, they employ legal reasoning ("lawyer logic") when addressing procedural matters.
07.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public administration, reducing bureaucracy, and streamlining the state apparatus. The specific professional focus is directed at the selection system for senior state officials and the trends of their premature departure from office. To demonstrate this knowledge, reference is also made to an external expert (Jüri Raidla), and specific terminology is used, such as "riigisekretär" (Secretary of State) and "valiku komisjon" (selection committee).
05.2024
15 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of security, particularly regarding the necessity of expanding the rights of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center, contrasting the positions held by civil servants and military personnel. He also possesses deep knowledge concerning the technical and auditing deficiencies of e-elections, referencing specific recommendations from the OSCE/ODIHR report (e.g., cryptographic methods, end-to-end verifiability). Furthermore, he is familiar with the procedures for the clawback of local government subsidies (KredEx, the Otepää case).
04.2024
16 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of security policy (NATO initiatives, US policy, the "million shell idea") and in legislation/procedures (retention of e-voting logs, the work of the Prosecutor's Office). Technical terminology is employed, and references are made to the opinions of security agency officials and historical processes related to the establishment of institutions, such as the formation of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). Specific figures regarding the number of Ukrainian men of mobilization age currently residing in Estonia are also presented.
03.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise regarding the State Secrets Act and security vetting procedures, especially concerning the exceptions applicable to members of the government. He/She is familiar with the powers and restrictions of the Estonian Security Police (KAPO) and refers to specific legal principles, such as proportionality in the administration of justice. Furthermore, he/she is actively involved in analyzing the legal risks associated with the draft bill concerning sanctions and frozen assets.
02.2024
8 Speeches
Expertise is clearly evident in the legislative procedures, pointing out technical flaws in the draft laws (such as the date of entry into force or a typo in the explanatory memorandum) and the slowness of the proceedings. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Public Service Act, the principles of criminal law (general deterrence), and the Rules of Procedure of the Riigikogu (criteria for assessing obstruction).
01.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of security and narratives concerning Russian influence operations (the glorification of the Great Patriotic War). Furthermore, he/she has a detailed understanding of historical infrastructure decisions (Rail Baltic vs. Via Baltica 2007–2008) and population policy regulations (the adjustment of the retirement age starting in 2027). To support the arguments, he/she uses international parallels (US monuments, Polish road construction).