By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

The speaker demonstrates a detailed interest in the technical specifics of electoral procedures and ballot validity. This expertise is evident in specific questions concerning permitted symbols (cross, circle, triangle), highlighting the requirement for using a particular symbol.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in parliamentary law and the law concerning the status of a Riigikogu member. Particular emphasis is placed on the legal distinction between the free speech immunity afforded to Riigikogu members and the liability of ministers who are no longer members of parliament. Specific terminology is employed, such as "immunity," "suspended status," and "to challenge in administrative court."

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding European Union law and legislative procedures, precisely referencing Articles 29 and 215 of the EU Treaty and quoting their content. He/She stresses the necessity for thorough explanatory memoranda and verifies the opposing party's detailed knowledge of the draft bill’s substance, demanding that they should know it "by heart, even if woken up suddenly."

The expertise centers on wind energy safety regulations and the associated technical risks (infrasound, ice throw, pollution sources). It draws comparisons with traffic safety equipment and points to specific supervisory shortcomings, mentioning, for instance, the uncalibrated measurements taken at the Saarde wind farm.

The speaker provided detailed information regarding compensation rates for reservists (e.g., 37 euros per day for a soldier) and the mechanisms for indexing them, proposing a specific coefficient (1.3) along with the calculation methodology. He referenced proceedings initiated by the Chancellor of Justice and the 2.6 billion euro payment to NGOs identified by the National Audit Office, demonstrating knowledge of national defense funding and legal processes. Furthermore, he demonstrated an understanding of the nuances involved in interpreting the draft law within the committee.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legislative procedures, referencing the Republic of Estonia Government's rules on good legislative drafting technique and the requirements for involving stakeholders. He/She is thoroughly familiar with the content of the draft bill’s explanatory memorandum, particularly regarding the abandonment of paper-based processes and the single-window principle. Furthermore, he/she refers to the work carried out by Estonian scientists, led by Jaak Uibu, concerning the restoration of population growth.

The speaker demonstrates awareness of demographic challenges and the practice of establishing government working groups (task forces). This knowledge is based on direct reference to facts and factors influencing the birth rate presented by Estonian scientists in the Social Affairs Committee.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of medical documentation (the AstraZeneca package insert) and virology, using terms such as genotherapeutic and carcinogenic studies. In his argumentation, he relies on specific international vaccine specialists (Dr. Vernon Coleman, Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche) to support his critical stance regarding vaccine safety.

The analysis focuses on the parliament's internal rules of procedure, constitutional processes, and legislation, particularly the Riigikogu Member Status Act. The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the role of committees and criticizes their operations, viewing the Constitutional Committee as one of the strongest institutions, yet simultaneously one that engages in political maneuvering.