By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

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.

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.

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.