By Months: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.