By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, referencing the conformity of the constitution and EU regulations, and employing a legal metaphor ("one clause straightens out the other"). Specific statistical data on immigration (6,500 immigrants, countries of origin) and historical parallels (the US Civil War in the 19th century) are also used to support arguments regarding domestic security and demographic threats.

The speaker demonstrates a detailed understanding of security and national defense topics, especially concerning drone incidents, gaps in radar capability, and the bureaucracy surrounding border construction. Specific data on the socio-economic situation is utilized, highlighting an increase of 8,000 people falling below the poverty line and 44,000 people managing on less than 365 euros per month. Furthermore, knowledge is displayed regarding air traffic management and the circumstances surrounding the closure of Tallinn Airport.

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the legal and procedural hurdles involved in challenging e-elections. Particular emphasis is placed on the circularity of deadlines, which essentially prevents challenges from reaching the Supreme Court. Reference is made to a specific number—over 30 challenges—that the Supreme Court has not accepted for review.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the justice and social sectors, particularly regarding the occupancy and repurposing of prisons (Jõhvi, Tartu). They use specific examples (Tartu Tarmo, juvenile crimes) to illustrate the shortcomings of the legal system and instances of "legal defect." This expertise is utilized to correct factual claims, for instance, concerning the Jõhvi prison standing empty.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of national defense and civil protection, referencing the National Defense Committee's report and highlighting logistical problems (e.g., food reserves sufficient for only 10% of the population). Furthermore, they are familiar with the findings of the State Audit Office concerning irresponsible spending and the missing 700 million euros. They also employ the deductive method and logic when resolving procedural matters.

Demonstrates expertise in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, referencing the explanatory memorandum, the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules, and motions to adjourn the debate. The speaker is also knowledgeable about security issues, citing previous warnings issued by the Security Police (Kaitsepolitsei) regarding the spread of Islamic radicalism and the rapid growth of the Islamic community in Estonia. Furthermore, the speaker refers to specific parliamentary committees (the Legal Affairs Committee, the Security Authorities Surveillance Committee) and their role in guaranteeing access to documents.

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the social sector, referencing specific Reform Party promises (€1000 pension, €776 tax-free threshold) and the increase in nursing home accommodation fees. Data from the State Audit Office reports concerning state budget deficits and wasteful spending is also utilized, citing a €1.35 billion shortfall in highway and railway construction. It is stressed that these shortfalls represent money spent at the expense of pensioners.