By Plenary Sessions: Ester Karuse
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of internal security personnel and recruitment, citing factual data regarding the nearly 200 vacant positions within the PBGB (Police and Border Guard Board). Particular emphasis is placed on the specific nature of prison officers' work, noting the requirement for specialized training (service weapon, handcuffs, baton, gas, and specialized techniques). The speaker is also aware of the practice of police officers taking on additional work in the prison service, EMS, and rescue services, referring to this situation as the "real world."
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in fiscal policy, budget deficit management, and the mechanisms of the social sector, focusing specifically on the funding sources for the supplementary budget and the national debt burden. Specific financial data is utilized, citing the increase in interest expenses (320 million euros by 2027), the impact of abolishing the income tax exemption mechanism (500 million euros), and the forecasts provided by the Bank of Estonia. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about previous increases to the subsistence level.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the structure of the judiciary and the field of competition law. Statistics are utilized (specifically, the low incidence of competition violations) alongside technical terminology (such as procedural methods and legal instruments). Furthermore, references are made to specific public debates and personal experience gained during court trials.