By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of infrastructure shortcomings (e.g., the permanent link to Saaremaa, ferry problems) and the technical aspects of Rail Baltic construction (digging routes into swamps). He also emphasizes the need for rational utilization of natural resources (sand, gravel, cement) and consideration of environmental impacts. In the energy sector, he supports developing oil shale energy instead of wind energy.

The subject areas include the economic consequences of climate policy and international relations. The expertise primarily involves linking political consequences and economic collapse, based on the viewpoint of a foreign leader (Donald Trump) at the UN.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the internal organization of the Riigikogu and the historical practice concerning the use of expense reimbursements, citing examples (car leasing, gifts, gold coins). They are also familiar with legislative procedures, criticizing the replacement of actual laws with commented publications written by officials. They emphasize that changing a law requires the votes of 51 Members of Parliament, not merely an official's commentary.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of invasive species, citing the history of the raccoon dog and the ecological damage it causes (rabies, parasites). He also provides a detailed overview of the agricultural crisis, referencing the impact of swine fever and specific pork self-sufficiency rates (which have dropped from 75% to 35%). Furthermore, the technical aspects of planning environmental pollution control are addressed.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Interior Ministry’s portfolio, citing detailed knowledge of the budgets allocated for the construction of the eastern border, the new Security Police headquarters, the helicopter fleet, and the upgrade of border guard patrol boats. On the subject of healthcare, he draws upon personal experience (waiting for knee surgery) and articles written by general practitioners (such as Madis Veskimäe), while simultaneously criticizing the current minister’s ignorance regarding necessary funding.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense funding (GDP shares of GDP), the history of the construction of the eastern border, and the work procedures of the National Audit Office (document availability). Specific terms like "defense capability" are employed, and concrete departmental plans are referenced (such as drafting women). Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about previous government decisions regarding the financing of border construction.

The speaker demonstrates awareness of the specific problems within the beekeeping sector, mentioning both the lack of subsidies and the issue of international competition and food fraud (adulterated or fake honey). Knowledge of the mechanisms of unfair market competition is also shown.

The speaker exhibits profound expertise in interpreting the Constitution, procedural rules, and the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules of the Riigikogu, criticizing the Presidium’s decisions with detailed procedural arguments. They also demonstrate knowledge regarding alternatives for national defense funding (such as redirecting funds from wind parks) and the precision of the wording of international missions. In their argumentation, they cite laws and international data (IMF data on the economic recession).