By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the history of wage increases for cultural workers, citing specific years and percentages (e.g., 22.1% in 2018 and 14.3% in 2023). The expertise is clearly focused on comparing the wage policies and budget priorities within the culture and education sectors. Statistical data and historical facts are utilized to support the arguments.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Expertise is demonstrated on the topic of youth health risks (vaping, mental health) and the impact of social media, calling for additional resources and analyses. Furthermore, there is knowledge concerning the effect of legislation on state institutions, specifically inquiring about the workload of the Land and Space Agency. They cite the Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce as an authoritative source during food price discussions.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of special welfare services, listing specific operational issues such as waiting lists, personnel shortages, and low salary levels. The subject matter is treated as a systemic and "highly complex" set of problems. This expertise is further manifested in highlighting the inequality of regional availability of services.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy funding mechanisms and budgetary processes, specifically referencing the redistribution of income tax derived from pensions. They are aware of the policy objectives (supporting regions with shrinking and aging populations) and request a detailed overview of its impact on the 2026 budget.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The presenter demonstrates profound knowledge of the regional aspects of the education system, the correlation between teacher qualifications and exam results, and the financing mechanisms for local municipalities. He/She is aware of the inter-ministerial efforts (specifically between the Ministry of Education and Research [HTM] and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture) to prioritize local food in public procurements. Specific examples are utilized, and the necessity for further analysis is emphasized (such as the Valga mathematics results and the Saaremaa gymnasium network).
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The expertise is clearly evident in the analysis of regional air traffic and its economic impact. Specific data is utilized concerning the timing of the increase in ticket prices, the drop in passenger numbers (by thousands), and the revenue received by the state (around ten thousand euros). The speaker is aware of previous agreements regarding the review of ticket prices.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the handling of batteries and accumulators, referencing EU requirements and the summary of the draft legislation. The expertise is focused on regulatory compliance and the source analysis of the bill. The technical term "requirements for the handling of batteries and accumulators" is used.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of regional policy, access to public services, and educational inequality. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of ensuring the quality of education and hobby education, as well as the practical barriers to service accessibility (public transport, lack of information, bureaucracy). A sports analogy is used to explain the methodological necessity of proposing solutions in politics.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of educational management and payroll mechanisms, utilizing specific terminology such as the salary coefficient and referencing statistics on teacher salary disparities across counties. Specific emphasis is placed on the connection between teacher remuneration and student numbers. Furthermore, the logistical bottlenecks concerning extracurricular education and school transport in sparsely populated areas are highlighted. The knowledge base also extends to comparing the salary differences of local government employees with those of teachers.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financial regulation and banking supervision, distinguishing between systemic work ("the big picture") and problems at the individual level. Specifically, knowledge regarding the prevalence of consumer and quick loans in Estonia and their social impact is emphasized.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense financing, budget scope, and public image management. They link the necessity for oversight to previous scandals concerning the support of volunteer organizations, thereby demonstrating an understanding of the mechanisms of public sector trust.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of regional economic interdependencies, particularly the impact of transport (ferry tickets) on the islands' credit market and cost of living. Awareness is also shown regarding the complexity of foreign labor regulations related to vocational and university education. On the topic of assisted suicide, a medical and international comparative framework is utilized.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
High level of expertise in education policy and teacher remuneration, utilizing specific terminology such as the salary floor, coefficients, and school network mapping. Demonstrates knowledge of regional education initiatives (e.g., the measure concerning six-grade rural schools) and the regional accessibility of higher education. Utilizes numerical references to support arguments (e.g., 1.2 times the average salary and a minimum salary of 1970 euros).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The assessment focuses on education policy, especially topics related to teacher qualifications and certification, as well as school funding mechanisms at the local government level (minimum rate/floor, minimum wage). The speaker is also aware of cyber threats and the extensive financial losses they cause. The speaker identifies themselves as a person holding a teaching qualification, which lends personal authority to the topic.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the bureaucratic details of regional policy, local government finance, and sports law. He uses specific data (e.g., 131,000 people having moved to Harju County) and refers to specific laws and structures (e.g., the Council for the Administration of Courts). He is also aware of the low percentage of trade union membership in Estonia and compares the situation with the Nordic countries.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legal and procedural matters, particularly regarding the distinction between administrative and criminal proceedings and their respective impacts. He/She relies on an expert assessment commissioned by the Economic Committee, highlighting the complexity, time consumption, and cost associated with these procedures. Technical terms such as "administrative procedure" and "criminal procedure" are utilized.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Expertise is evident in legislative procedures and in the understanding of the government's internal working mechanisms, specifically referring to committee meetings and stakeholder consultations. The speaker is interested in the ministry's activities and the preparation of draft legislation.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the coalition negotiation process and tax policy terminology, specifically referencing the debates surrounding the ‘tax hump’ (maksuküür) and progressive income tax. Their primary area of knowledge concerns the economic livelihood and financial coping mechanisms of the Estonian people. Furthermore, they are familiar with the Prime Minister's public communication and social media posts.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding airport economic models, pointing to the significant unprofitability of regional airports (Pärnu, Tartu, Kuressaare, Kärdla). They use technical terms such as "business logic" and "cost item" and are aware of the positions held by the management of Tallinn Airport. The importance of the Tartu air route for the South Estonian region is emphasized separately.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding professional certifications in the sports field (coaching levels) and the criteria used by local municipalities for providing support. Furthermore, he is familiar with the detailed figures concerning the number of basic school graduates and the capacity of the state gymnasium in the Saaremaa region. He is capable of comparing public expectations with investigations previously launched by the prosecutor's office.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
High expertise in environmental policy and strategic planning, emphasizing the necessity of development programs and the importance of the stakeholder engagement process. Demonstrated knowledge of European practices concerning forest protection compensation and renewable energy development models, citing the experiences of Finland and Lithuania as examples.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the use of starting pistols in athletics and their resemblance to real firearms, drawing attention to specific nuances related to police procedure. He stresses that it is difficult for law enforcement to differentiate between real and imitation weapons in public settings. This expertise is further reflected in the demand for a statistical comparison concerning the prevalence of using weapon-like items.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Expertise clearly lies in analyzing the impacts of regional policy and education reforms, particularly concerning peripheralization and the functioning of settlement units. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of targeted solutions, and specific measures are highlighted as positive examples, such as the principles governing support for six-grade rural schools and schools in island municipalities. The complexities of island logistics and permanent resident benefits are also discussed.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates awareness regarding the funding of higher education and student social support, emphasizing the problematic nature of the benefit amounts and eligibility criteria. This expertise is based on direct communication with student representatives, who voiced concerns about the ability of thousands of young people to make ends meet.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of culture and sports policy, addressing in detail the social guarantees and wage issues concerning cultural workers. Special emphasis is placed on the four development directions of sports policy, the accessibility of physical recreation for young people, and the necessity of developing modern infrastructure and training facilities for elite athletes. The speaker's competence is further confirmed by the inclusion of the topic of sports ethics.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of socio-economic indicators, citing statistics that every third Estonian lives in debt, meaning their income is less than their expenditures. The topic of education policy is also highlighted, emphasizing the necessity of promoting lifelong learning within the context of higher education.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedures for amending the constitution, referencing the five previous instances where the Estonian Constitution has been changed. The specialized focus is directed toward procedural matters, specifically how the Constitutional Committee handles amendments between readings and whether the resulting situation has historical parallels.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures for amending the constitution and the legislative history, referencing the initiative put forward by 61 members of the Riigikogu and discussions that have lasted for years. It is acknowledged that legal experts and those involved in the drafting of the constitution have highlighted various risks and shortcomings associated with the amendment. The need for thorough discussions is emphasized, even though the political decision has already been made.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates a thorough understanding of the structural and organizational challenges facing the sports sector. They highlight the absence of a clearly defined professional profile for sports workers in Estonia, a role that demands expertise in law and finance. Furthermore, the speaker provides a detailed overview of the factors influencing elite sports, as well as the declining trends in children's physical activity habits due to the use of smart devices.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of critical infrastructure protection legislation. Specifically, the need is emphasized to compare the provisions of the Estonian legal code with the corresponding regulations in Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden, which indicates a familiarity with comparative law.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the environmental impacts of energy production and regional inequality, referencing the situation in Ida-Virumaa and the practical scope of the environmental footprint. Furthermore, they are familiar with the legislative details concerning the organization of public meetings and the geographical logic of engagement within large municipalities.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in accelerating administrative processes and implementing digital solutions (remote service, remote processing). He/She provides an example of a notarial transaction where the parties were located in different regions, illustrating the practical applicability and benefits of these technical solutions.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of regional policy, land use, and spatial planning, describing in detail the consequences of urbanization. They employ specific demographic comparisons (e.g., 16,000 people along Laagna Road versus Hiiumaa's 1,000 square kilometers) and are thoroughly familiar with the legal bottlenecks associated with ministry restructuring and the digital domain. Previous work experience as Minister of the Environment and collaboration on the Finance Committee are also mentioned.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Expertise has been demonstrated in the area of parliamentary oversight and committee work, especially regarding the acquisition of information from ministries. Reference is made to previous lengthy rounds of questioning, which shows a deep dive into procedural details and thorough knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in spatial design, land management, and regional policy, highlighting the proficient use of data (including information gathered via artificial intelligence). They possess a strong understanding of administrative structures, noting the fragmentation of existing resources and the differing capacities of local governments within the planning field. Specific terms such as "urban sprawl," "land resource value enhancement," and "spatial data" are employed.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the administrative structure and the allocation of resources, addressing specific topics such as the duplication of geological services, mapping, and archiving. Particular emphasis is placed on factual accuracy concerning the purviews of the ministries, correcting a colleague’s error regarding forestry falling under the Ministry of Climate.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in local government (LGU) matters and the impact of tax policy on LGUs, specifically focusing on land tax regulation. This expertise is validated by referencing personal conversations held with the majority of city mayors and rural municipality heads, which lends a practical foundation to the assertions. The speaker’s knowledge encompasses the expectations and needs of LGU leaders regarding greater autonomy.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of sports organization and sports law, thoroughly addressing both ethical and bureaucratic aspects. Specific terminology is employed, such as "manipulation of sports competition results," "abuse," and "reclamation of grants." This expertise stems from the necessity of establishing a clearer framework in response to issues encountered in sports both in Estonia and globally.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the issues surrounding suffrage and local government elections, and directly links this topic to activities opposing the Russian regime. The expert analysis focuses on political strategy and legislative pressure to ensure the rapid implementation of changes driven by security considerations. No data or technical terms are used; the emphasis remains on political conviction.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the deep understanding of legislative history and legal specifics, referencing the involvement of leading legal experts two decades ago. Specifically, emphasis is placed on understanding the ramifications of choosing specific statutory deadlines and their potential effect on the judiciary's workload.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Expertise in regional policy and administrative organization is demonstrated, with the speaker referencing their previous experience as a regional minister. The second speech reveals a deep understanding of the work of the Legal Affairs Committee, data security regulations, and statistics concerning the use of the Land Register. Specific data on the number of queries is provided (for instance, over two million queries made using personal identification codes in 2023).
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of regional policy and the financing of local governments, citing the movement of the working-age population and the concentration of tax revenue. They utilize specific data (the movement of over 150,000 people) and rely on substantive discussions with stakeholders. This expertise centers on the relationship between demographic shifts and tax revenue.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in spatial data management, the operations of the Land Board, and the planning requirements of local governments. They employ specific terminology, referencing data valorization, spatial design competence, and the integration of data collection with artificial intelligence. A separate point emphasizes the necessity of consolidating land, spatial, construction, and planning data into a single repository.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates a thorough technical command of the Land Tax Act and taxation principles, repeatedly delineating the difference between the growth ceiling and the actual increase. They utilize specific data, for instance, citing that 25% of cadastral units actually saw a reduction in land tax. Furthermore, they recommend reaching out to officials at the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture for additional clarification. To substantiate their position, they reference their prior experience as a city and rural municipality executive.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Expert knowledge is related to the work of the Riigikogu Finance Committee and the legislative procedure, including the setting of deadlines for voting results and amendment proposals. Substantively, the focus was placed on the impact of local government financing models, the process of engagement, and the availability of more precise regional data. The speaker confirms that all important topics received comprehensive answers.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the procedural aspect of governance, emphasizing the mechanisms and forms for involving local authorities. The speaker demonstrates awareness of the topic's background, citing Irja Lutsar's perspective on the distinct nature of different crises. The topic is related to crisis management and multi-level governance.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates interest in international investment banking and macroeconomic indicators. Specific terminology is employed, such as "regional inequality," "GDP distribution," and "investment making." Their expertise is evident in their ability to pose precise questions regarding the investment bank's internal monitoring mechanisms.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authoritative and technical expertise in regulating local government (LG) financial autonomy and land tax. He draws on his previous experience (as a former mayor, rural municipality head, and minister) to explain the complexity of forecasting and provides examples regarding the nature of the 10% growth cap. He is familiar with the audits conducted by international organizations and the positions held by the Central Union of Farmers.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic policy and regional development, referencing the need to analyze best practices for supporting entrepreneurship across both proximate and distant regions. They possess knowledge regarding the state's role in representing entrepreneurs and utilize their experience to communicate feedback from the business community. Their expertise also encompasses legislation and the operational processes of the Economic Affairs Committee.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the specifics involved in reorganizing special care institutions, specifically naming the Sõmera facility located in the Saaremaa municipality. He/She is aware of the limited number of similar institutions in Estonia and emphasizes the technical significance of the process of assuming guardianship.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Shows authority on the topics of public service and administrative reform, using specific data regarding staff turnover (total turnover 16.4%, voluntary turnover 10.8%). Possesses knowledge regarding the efficiency and regional distribution of the use of European Union external funds, noting Harju County's share of over 70%. Addresses institutional processes in detail, such as the creation of new ministries and the establishment of state houses.