By Years: Jaanus Karilaid

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding infrastructure projects (specifically, the budgets and deadlines for the Rohuküla railway), energy policy (nuclear power plant involvement, analysis of various energy sources and prices), and national defense issues (capability gaps, drone capacity, and infantry mine stockpiles). Furthermore, he possesses comprehensive knowledge concerning the quality of legislation and the implementation of criminal policy, citing the excessive length of court proceedings and the resulting administrative burden.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in legislative procedures, demanding adequate impact assessments and constitutional compliance reviews, while criticizing the Ministry of Justice’s role in the process. Furthermore, the speaker possesses detailed knowledge of tax policy and budgetary strategy, highlighting specific figures (e.g., the €400 million tax hump/burden, a €1.6 billion shortfall in defense spending) and drawing comparisons with Lithuania’s economic growth.