By Months: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
09.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of regional policy, economic geography, and infrastructure (particularly road maintenance). They reference a specific shortfall exceeding four billion euros in road construction and employ the economic geographical concept "golden ring." The understanding of business challenges in Läänemaa—stemming from insufficient energy capacity and its high cost—is notably detailed.
06.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding systemic measures and past policies in regional administration (referencing the actions of Ratas and Aab). They are also well-versed in infrastructure projects (such as the building permit for the Rohuküla railway) and complex canonical law and religious assessment, citing the Ministry of the Interior's 12-page analysis and historical facts (the events of 1944).
05.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the bottlenecks in the economic infrastructure, citing a specific road repair debt of 8 billion euros and the shortage of energy capacity outside Harju County. Furthermore, they possess thorough knowledge of criminal policy and the shortcomings of the legal system (plea bargains, the duration of proceedings, judicial autonomy), utilizing statistics on the rise in crime and wage disparities.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the administrative and canonical issues of the Orthodox Church, explaining that the change affects only structures, not doctrine. This knowledge is supported by relying on explanations from the Ministry of the Interior and the opinions of Orthodox theologians, referencing the freedom of choice afforded to the Pühtitsa Convent and the historical connection to the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing security policy and hybrid threats, directly linking the Moscow Patriarchate with the Kremlin's arsenal of weapons. Specific references are made to international documents, such as the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which treats Patriarch Kirill as an ideological extension of the Putin regime. Furthermore, reliance is placed on the expert opinion of the Ministry of the Interior, which aligns with the party's position.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and infrastructure planning, listing various energy sources (wind, solar, oil shale, nuclear power plant) and the EstLink projects. They use technical terms such as "energy portfolio" and refer to specific financial data (over a billion for the nuclear power plant, a couple hundred million in taxpayer money). Furthermore, they cite the calculations of energy expert Arvi Hamburg and international pricing comparisons (Finland).
01.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of national defense, listing specific capability gaps (such as drone capabilities, medium-range air defense, and shelters). Furthermore, they are familiar with the details of infrastructure projects, referencing specific sums (20 million, 45 million) and the validity period of construction permits (2028). They are named one of the parliament's top budget specialists.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of criminal policy and the financing of the justice system, citing crime statistics (2012–2022) and the positions held by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Council for the Administration of Courts (CAC). He/She is also familiar with regional policy structures, such as the development plans of local municipalities and development centers. Furthermore, he/she has a specific interest in the conditions attached to international financial aid (ESM to Greece).
11.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in fiscal policy and finance, referencing the reduction of the equalization fund, the financing of hobby education, and budget opaqueness. He/She also shows knowledge of economic competitiveness by comparing energy costs in Estonia and Finland, as well as Lithuania's economic growth. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the criticism directed at the infrastructure union and the issues surrounding constitutional amendments (specifically regarding "grey passport holders").
10.2024
5 Speeches
Demonstrates knowledge in the field of security and citizenship, highlighting the specific number of Russian citizens (over 84,000) who have taken an oath of loyalty. To support the economic critique, he/she uses a quote from Peeter Raudsepp, head of the Institute of Economic Research, to lend weight to his/her arguments. Furthermore, he/she is familiar with administrative procedures, referencing the shifting of responsibility between the Minister of the Interior and the National Heritage Board regarding the issue of symbols of aggression.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on matters concerning the quality of legislation, constitutional review, and parliamentary procedure, highlighting the issue of legal certainty. Furthermore, they possess a detailed understanding of fiscal policy, utilizing specific figures (e.g., 500 million euros per year) and referencing research conducted by economic experts and Riigikogu Toimetised (The Proceedings of the Estonian Parliament).
07.2024
6 Speeches
Demonstrates authority on tax and budgetary policy issues, citing specific figures, such as the 500 million euro cost of eliminating the tax hump and the 200 million euro revenue target for the motor vehicle tax. Furthermore, they are aware of the 1.6 billion euro shortfall in national defense funding and NATO defense plans, demanding clarification regarding how the responsibility for this deficit is divided.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding state finance and budget deficits, citing specific figures (750 million found, 1.6 billion short). To support their positions, references are made to influential signals and messages originating from sources unaffiliated with political parties (Herem and Salm).
05.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process and the political context, referencing specific experts (Rait Maruste, Meelis Kiili) and the work of the National Defence Committee. They are familiar with the media coverage (ERR) and use a successful precedent (the separation of the Russian Orthodox Church from the Moscow Patriarchate) as a comparison to support their arguments.
04.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, consistently demanding the public disclosure of impact assessments (the process of evaluating impacts) and legal opinions (e.g., from the University of Tartu or the Chancellor of Justice). Furthermore, they are well-versed in issues concerning criminal law (fine units) and local government (revenue base, RTK). They use technical terminology and reference the quality requirements set by the Government Office and the Ministry of Justice.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the history and financing of the specific monument project. A precise chronology is presented, mentioning the winner of the design competition (Sander Paljak) and previous ministers (Ratas, Lukas), as well as the specific funding amount (250,000 euros). This precision of detail lends weight and authority to the question.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and the economic environment, referencing specific tax figures (the reduction of income tax from 26% to 20%) and specific points in the coordination table (Point 12). Furthermore, they are familiar with the procedures for submitting and processing interpellations and cite authoritative sources, such as the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
01.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the legislative process and the mechanisms for coordinating draft legislation, emphasizing the requirements for impact analysis and constitutionality. Knowledge concerning the long-standing issue of restricting the parliament's role and competence is also highlighted. The absence of a consolidated text of the Weapons Act since 2001 is cited as a specific example.