By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.