By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

The speaker exhibits knowledge both in the legal field (Supreme Court procedural principles, the right to appeal, and recusal) and in international migration policy. Specific data regarding the number of international protection applications (113 over the last week) is utilized, and the Dublin Convention is referenced.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of tax policy (VAT, gambling tax) and national defense (the capability to detect attack drones, 5% of GDP for defense spending). He/She uses specific figures (26 taxes, 5% of GDP) and refers to the necessity of conducting impact assessments. This expertise focuses primarily on the shortcomings of the government's actions in these specific areas.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of constitutional law, accurately citing the provisions of § 60 of the Constitution regarding elections. Furthermore, he possesses knowledge of international practice, providing examples from state visits where democratic nations have rejected the implementation of e-voting. He highlights the fundamental and recurring pitfalls associated with e-voting.

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and its administrative complexities, referencing payment deadlines, refund mechanisms, and the effective date of the draft legislation. Furthermore, knowledge was presented regarding road funding deficits and nature conservation issues related to the construction of Rail Baltic and wind farms, highlighting shortcomings in the operational structure of the Environmental Board.

The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning the ratification of international treaties (including the support of the Swedish parliament and constitutional amendments) and the procedural rules governing the Riigikogu. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for accurate explanatory memoranda, threat assessments, and proper committee work, with a specific question raised as to why members of the Riigikogu are denied the right to access the threat assessment.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the social sector and the specifics of the pension system, correcting the public understanding of the special pensions granted to Riigikogu members. They use numerical context to assess the modest size of the support payments and mention checking the data online. This expertise is further highlighted by requesting an expert opinion from a colleague with a social work background regarding the decent subsistence level.