By Months: Toomas Kivimägi

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the state budget and macroeconomic indicators, using concrete figures (a deficit of 4.5%, defense expenditure growth exceeding 800 million euros) and relating them to GDP (2%). He/She provides a detailed calculation of the true scope of the deficit, assuming defense spending had remained constant, emphasizing numerical precision.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of constitutionality and language rights by raising a question about the service's constitutionality. They are well-versed in the service procedures of both state institutions and commercial companies. Furthermore, they commend the Chancellor of Justice for their professionalism and exceptionally precise choice of words, indicating their awareness of the supervisory body's work.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of criminal procedure and judicial processes, addressing specific issues such as the statute of limitations, the threshold for initiating legal proceedings, and the timing of the public disclosure of criminal cases. This knowledge is focused on the analysis of legislative and judicial instruments, while also raising questions regarding international comparative law. The expertise aims to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the legal system.

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the internal procedures and legislative process of the Riigikogu. They accurately cite the need to amend the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, emphasizing the required 51-vote threshold necessary for such a change. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the established political customs of the parliament.

The expert assessment is confined to the Riigikogu’s internal organization and procedural matters, such as opening a session and conducting a roll call. The text of the speech does not demonstrate substantive knowledge of specific policy areas, despite mentioning the Minister of Regional Affairs, Agriculture, and Health.