By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding tax policy and its impact on prices and inflation, using arguments concerning the asymmetric logic of how VAT and excise duties affect the market. He/She references the long-running debate on this topic in parliament, thereby demonstrating a solid grasp of political history.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the organization and funding of public transport, using specific terminology such as base funding, requesting money from the reserve fund, and route network densification. They are aware of the ongoing discussion concerning the reduction of the number of public transport centers (from 11 down to 1–2) and emphasize the necessity of preserving local knowledge.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise regarding the financing of the social and healthcare sectors, highlighting specific figures and needs. Detailed data is utilized, for instance, the required funding for special care services is 50 million euros versus the 4.2 million euros that have been allocated. Furthermore, reference is made to the conclusions of the National Audit Office, and classics are quoted on the topic of budget priorities.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in social sector financing and tax policy matters, utilizing specific budget figures and statistics (e.g., 4.2 million, 50 million, 114–130 million euros). Furthermore, knowledge regarding special care needs, waiting lists, and low wages within the sector is specifically highlighted.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education policy and social equality, focusing on mechanisms for ensuring the quality and accessibility of school meals. He/She emphasizes the logic of a unified education system and analyzes the impact of state support on the capacity of local governments.