By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge in the development of complex national infrastructure, precisely describing the establishment of the air ambulance service (flying emergency vehicles), the construction of helicopter bases, and the necessity of evacuation capabilities. Furthermore, he shows expertise in the fields of tax policy and agriculture, linking the rise in VAT (Value Added Tax) to declining consumption, a reduction in product assortment, and long-term instability in tax revenue collection.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the mechanisms for supervising party financing and of corruption cases, referencing crypto businessmen and the control exercised by the ERJK (Supervisory Committee on Party Financing). He is particularly thorough on the topics of internal security and migration forecasts, presenting specific figures (e.g., 3–3.5% population growth, 500,000 potential refugees) and citing UN decisions and assessments made by American analysts. He also stresses the need to address GRU agents infiltrated by Russia.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of drug addiction spread and prevention work, referencing both Estonia's past successes (such as bringing HIV under control during Nelli Kalikova's tenure) and international historical examples (the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars). They draw upon their previous experience as Minister of the Interior, highlighting the convening of the drug prevention task force and their stance against cannabis legalization. They also emphasize the connections between border control, law enforcement, and public health.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process, emphasizing that the majority of bills processed by the Riigikogu are linked to European Union directives. The impact of administrative burden and costs on industry is highlighted separately, with specific reference to the Food Industry Association.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the consequences of the administrative reform (proposals for school closures) and regional transport issues (daily car commuting, railway construction). They refer to specific reforms (the pharmacy reform, the tax reform) and demand alternative solutions to mobility problems. Temporal references are utilized ("The timeline puts things into perspective") and the failure of these policies is predicted.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in higher education policy and national sciences, analyzing the role of the national university and the impact of internationalization on university rankings. Furthermore, he/she possesses knowledge regarding issues within the legal system, citing prosecutorial errors and historical examples of the administration of justice (Hammurabi, Solomon). The speaker identifies himself/herself as a historian.

The speaker establishes authority regarding parliamentary procedure (specifically, the ministry acting as a service provider) and anti-corruption efforts. They specifically refute the argument of commercial secrecy when applied within the context of the special anti-corruption committee. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates knowledge of the sanctions economy and the complexities of its enforcement, citing discussions held with intelligence services and business operations conducted via third countries (such as Kazakhstan).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the tourism sector (Saaremaa Georg Ots Spa, Pärnu tourism) and regional economy, highlighting specific examples regarding the situation of businesses and historical industrial decline. The urgent need for reform in the energy sector is also emphasized as the foundation for all economic activity, citing the rise in input prices and wages.