By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law, parliamentary procedure, and legislative processes. They employ specific terminology, such as *ultima ratio*, drafting intention (or 'intent to develop'), and concept, and reference concrete legal provisions (RKKS § 127, PS § 166). The speaker also cites the Chancellor of Justice's viewpoints regarding the stability of the constitution.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and parliamentary procedures, focusing on the regulations governing the third reading of a bill. He/She is well-versed in the legal status of both parliamentary groups (factions) and non-affiliated members, and can assess the scope of their limited participation (one quarter).

The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of criminal law, particularly regarding the elements and application of § 151¹ of the Penal Code (KarS), as well as police procedural principles. He employs legal terminology (corpus delicti/elements of the offense, misdemeanor proceedings, semiotic expertise) and cites the opinions of leading legal experts (Carri Ginter) to substantiate claims of the norm’s abuse. Furthermore, he references the Patent Office license concerning the symbolism of the Estonian Legion Friends Club.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures and legality involved in processing the state budget, citing the rejection of amendments and the rules governing budget readings. To support this expertise, criticism from the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice regarding the budget's compliance with the constitution is quoted. The budget's deficiency is described through the lack of necessary figures, which prevents the submission of substantive amendments.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of infrastructure failures and their direct consequences (a power outage in Saue city). They are able to distinguish areas of responsibility, emphasizing that this is not an issue for electricity sellers or Eesti Energia, but rather falls under the government's area of responsibility.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the Earth's Crust Law and the management of geological information, citing specific sections and subsections (e.g., § 107 subsection 3 and § 25). They provide a technical explanation of how the Land Board's (Maa-amet) loss of supervisory authority affects the registration and preservation of geological survey data. Specific fines (amounting to nearly 400,000 euros) for violating these legal requirements are also mentioned.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the work of the Social Affairs Committee and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, referring to previous discussions. He/She is familiar with specific healthcare policy details, such as the financing mechanisms for the termination of pregnancy and the issue of the 5% subsidy for cancer medicines.

Demonstrates authority in the formation of investigative bodies and support groups, citing personal and impactful experience as the chairman of the support group for the investigation into the sinking of the M/S Estonia. They also demonstrate knowledge regarding military strategy and the vulnerability of railway infrastructure, utilizing historical parallels (WWII partisans) and modern weapon systems (Kinzhal, glide bomb).

The speaker demonstrates competence in public finance, budget consolidation, and national oversight, directly referencing the work of the National Audit Office and the shortcomings uncovered during its inspections. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and matters concerning the mandate of MPs, specifically addressing the conflict between the free mandate and party discipline.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of constitutional law and parliamentary procedure, especially concerning the transposition of EU directives and the delegation of the Riigikogu's decision-making power. Regarding climate topics, he uses historical facts (ice ages) and refers to scientific authority (Endel Lippmaa) to dispute official factual claims.