By Months: Andre Hanimägi
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of tax policy and income distribution, differentiating between the impacts of value-added tax (VAT) and income tax. The arguments are substantiated by citing data from the Ministry of Finance and the views of international organizations (OECD, World Bank, IMF, UN) concerning inequality.
09.2025
58 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of legislation and financial regulation, providing detailed summaries of the Legal Committee's deliberations. They utilize specific terminology (e.g., legal vacuum, total cost of credit, directive) and reference concrete court rulings (The Supreme Court) and research (The University of Tartu). They are capable of clarifying complex subjects, such as the viability of a nuclear power plant within the energy portfolio and the challenges associated with managing defense spending.
06.2025
57 Speeches
The presenter exhibits profound expertise in the social field, citing Eurostat data regarding rising property prices and the financial strain on households. They possess comprehensive knowledge of legislative drafting and procedure (KiKoS, LPRS, the Traffic Act) and are intimately familiar with the operations of Riigikogu committees as well as the regulations governing the City of Tallinn. The speaker employs technical terminology (e.g., canonical ties, forum internum/externum) and bases their arguments on evaluations provided by both the police and academic researchers.
05.2025
25 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, having served as the rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee and thoroughly analyzing the president's objections concerning the Church Law. They possess deep knowledge of security policy, particularly regarding the Weapons Act and landmines (the Ottawa Convention), citing international research (RAND Corporation) and the experience of Ukraine. Furthermore, they are well-versed in regional programs (rental housing, subsidies for South-East Estonia) and the challenges associated with transposing European Union directives.
04.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of legislation and justice, detailing judicial reform, the transposition of EU directives, and the intricacies of labor law. Specific legal terminology is employed (administrative court, European Court of Justice ruling, directive transposition), and concrete cases are referenced (Pihlakodu, cabling). Furthermore, knowledge regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on fraud and the development of the digital state is highlighted.
03.2025
28 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in complex legal and procedural issues, serving as the Chairman of the Legal Committee. Their knowledge is particularly thorough regarding civil litigation, the regulation of political party financing (including ERJK and affiliated organizations), and the investigative jurisdiction concerning sanction crimes. Furthermore, they are well-versed in ecclesiastical and canonical matters related to the amendments to the Religious Associations Act.
02.2025
11 Speeches
Demonstrates deep expertise in the technical details of criminal procedure reform, explaining the curbing of malicious delays, the admission of factual circumstances, and judicial preliminary proceedings. As the rapporteur for the Legal Committee, the individual possesses thorough knowledge regarding the constitutionality and historical background of the amendment to the law on religious associations, citing specific articles of the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights. The text utilizes statistics concerning the growing length of proceedings and refers to explanations provided by theologians and Ministry of the Interior officials.
01.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of tax policy and the state budget, highlighting specific VAT rates (9% and 13%) and the projected 400 million euro impact of the draft legislation. They emphasize the necessity of adhering to sound legislative practices and possessing knowledge of European countries' practices concerning VAT exemptions. The core expertise focuses on the need for economic analysis to evaluate whether the tax reduction will be reflected in final consumer prices or merely benefit the merchant.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker possesses a high level of legislative and procedural expertise, having served as the rapporteur for the Law Committee on draft bill 334 SE, and consistently referencing specific dates and the contributions made by various institutions. They are thoroughly familiar with the details of collective representative actions (class actions), including the consumer thresholds (10 versus 20) and the specific roles of the competent authorities (TTJA, Financial Supervision Authority). Furthermore, the speaker has a profound understanding of the issues facing the justice system, particularly concerning juvenile delinquency, drug-related crimes, and the need to expedite serious court proceedings.
11.2024
9 Speeches
They possess strong expertise in legislative drafting and procedural law, particularly in the fields of civil law and civil procedure, detailing amendments to the Land Register Act and the Code of Civil Procedure. They demonstrate authority by citing specific statutory provisions (§ 151¹, § 74 subsection 2, § 182 subsection 2 point 1) and thoroughly describing the procedures of the Legal Affairs Committee sessions and the experts involved (the Ministry of Justice, the Estonian Banking Association, the Chamber of Judicial Officers).
10.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in the fields of law and justice, utilizing technical terms such as *application for revision*, the *Code of Civil Procedure*, and the *principle of legal certainty*. They are able to provide detailed and authoritative accounts of the sittings of the Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee, naming the individuals and ministry officials who were present, and explaining the legal-technical issues inherent in complex draft legislation (such as the re-examination of court decisions).
09.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of legislation and procedural processes, serving as the introducer of the bill initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee and possessing knowledge of the requirements for constitutional compliance. His awareness is particularly strong regarding internal security and national defense issues, utilizing specific terminology such as 'drone wall,' 'crisis reserve,' and 'civil defense.' He also emphasizes the understanding of technological threats (AI, drones) and market failures within regional policy.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of financial regulation and the law of civil procedure. He/She employs technical terminology (e.g., *non-contentious proceedings*, *discrediting*, *credit unions*) and engages in detailed discussions concerning the effects of the bank tax, interest margins, and the workload of the Financial Supervision Authority. He/She is also well versed in the procedural decisions made by the constitutional review body and the Legal Affairs Committee.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the history, statistics, and legal aspects of e-voting, citing election data and Supreme Court positions. He/She is an expert in the social sector, particularly concerning the organization and funding of specialized care services, and is well-versed in financial regulation and issues concerning access to legal protection (Financial Ombudsman). Furthermore, he/she is familiar with the regulatory constraints facing the defense industry.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the labor market and social security, utilizing specific data (e.g., 17,000 long-term ill individuals) and specialized terminology (wage gap compensation, occupational rehabilitation). Complex energy policy is also a key focus, necessitating a thorough analysis of alternatives regarding dispatchable power and nuclear energy. This expertise further includes knowledge of sector restructuring, such as the diminishing role of the oil shale industry.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding structural issues within the healthcare system, referencing the different ownership models of hospitals and the competition between doctors and hospitals in small Estonia. The emphasis is on the necessity of systemic change, rather than merely providing financial injections.
02.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates robust expertise in the banking and economics sectors, utilizing specific statistical data (a 940 million profit, a 120 million tax hike, interest rates) and technical terminology (Euribor, advance income tax). Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in matters related to state real estate projects and legislative flexibility, offering criticism regarding earlier design costs and subsequent delays.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding healthcare procedures (deadlines for calling an ambulance and registering a birth) and the management of the education network. They are able to distinguish between models of local autonomy (the "bottom-up principle") and centralized state governance in the context of education reform.