By Months: Ester Karuse

The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, utilizing specific terminology such as "principles of good law-making" and "legislative drafting intentions." The expertise focuses on the connection between government trust and the quality of legislation, relying on a specific overview and the trust percentage (37%).

The speaker demonstrates expertise on historical repressions and genocide, connecting the 1944 events involving the Crimean Tatars with the Soviet regime's crimes against the Estonian people. Knowledge of international law (the occupation of Crimea) and the Estonian Constitution (freedom of religion) is highlighted.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in macroeconomics (referencing a nine-quarter decline) and foreign policy/security matters, being well-versed in the legitimacy of Russian elections and the criteria for Georgia's EU accession. Interest was also highlighted in the security of nuclear power plants, regional economic inequality, and financial literacy education.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in foreign and security policy, particularly concerning the European security architecture and Estonia's role, noting Europe's Achilles' heel. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the specifics of foreign trade policy (Expo, the closure of consulates) and reference Estonia's foreign policy development plan up to 2030. Regarding social issues, the speaker provides a specific statistical figure concerning the gender pay gap (17.7% in 2022).

The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the working procedures of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee and the rules governing the formation of delegations to international parliamentary assemblies (PACE). Specific terminology is employed regarding the processing of draft legislation, deadlines for submitting amendments, and the appointment of substitute members of the delegation. The expertise is clearly focused on the administration of foreign policy representative bodies.