By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of voting procedures and the interpretation of results, correcting the number of abstentions by referencing the scoreboard data. The expertise concerns the parliament's internal procedures and the specifics of delegation voting.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of national defense, logistics, and the defense industry, stressing the dynamic nature of warfare and the necessity of maintenance and repair facilities (for example, for K9 howitzers). Technical terms are employed (submarine fleet, supply chains), and strategic risks are cited, such as Estonia’s geographical location and its vulnerability in the Baltic Sea. It is emphasized that war is also a "war between factories," highlighting the poor state of ammunition production in Europe and Estonia.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of housing policy (renovation obligations, municipal apartments), tax policy (drawing parallels with the British Labour Party), and infrastructure development (Via Baltica, the history of the construction of the Tartu highway). Historical and ideological terms (Stalinism, Orwellian compulsion, monopolistic corporations) are employed to justify their positions.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional development, demographic trends, and the sustainability of the school network. They employ an analytical approach, emphasizing the methodology for finding root causes (citing Ülo Vooglaid), and present specific data concerning the population decline in Pärnu County municipalities. Furthermore, they are detailed regarding the financing and sustainability issues of new solutions, specifically community houses.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of contemporary security screening technologies, such as parcel X-ray scanning, contrasting these methods with those that are outdated and invasive. The expertise centers on evaluating procedures and technological alternatives within the context of oversight.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the economic problems facing rural areas and the impact resulting from the bankruptcies of local businesses (such as a sawmill). They also possess a strong awareness of historical and ideological issues, analyzing the significance of May 9th for Russia (Victory Day) and the role of the Bronze Soldier in Russian propaganda. Furthermore, the speaker attempts to identify logical flaws in the government’s security arguments concerning Russia and NATO.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of high-level criminal investigations and the operations of procedural institutions, specifically referencing the Prosecutor's Office and the Central Criminal Police. This knowledge has been applied to analyze procedural failures and political consequences, indicating familiarity with the details of the Slava Ukraini and Kert Kingo cases.

Demonstrates profound knowledge of internal security and policing, referencing fluctuations in police staffing levels, salary policies, and the recruitment tactics employed by special services. Possesses a detailed understanding of defense policy, mentioning specific weapon systems (HIMARS, K9), air defense capabilities, and the Ottawa Convention. The discussion also covers the organization of education, inclusive education, and the restructuring of the school network, utilizing historical and cultural references.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the history of taxation, citing specific details regarding 18th and 19th-century English taxes (such as the brick tax and the window tax), and uses this as an analogy to critique contemporary tax policy. Furthermore, the need to calculate the specific financial impact of tax hikes on regional organizations is stressed, underscoring an interest in detailed economic calculations.

Demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomics, offering alternative funding sources beyond taxes (loans, investment income, sale of state assets). Possesses strong expertise in assessing geopolitical risks, linking the military capabilities of Ukraine, Taiwan, the Middle East, and the USA. Refers to specific external sources (Wall Street Journal, Pentagon stockpiles) to support their security arguments.