By Plenary Sessions: Toomas Kivimägi

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial analysis of the state budget and defense spending, citing specific figures (a 4.5% deficit, over 800 million euros) and linking them to GDP percentages (2% of GDP). He provides a detailed calculation of the true scale of the deficit if defense expenditures are factored out, thereby confirming the accuracy of his calculations.

The Speaker asserts authority in managing the procedural rules of the Riigikogu sitting, concluding the question period and opening the debate. The expertise is strictly procedural.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the administrative practices and constitutionality of language services, specifically focusing on a procedural nuance (the requirement to select a language over the phone). The appeal to the Chancellor of Justice suggests confidence in the legal authority of that institution.

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The expert knowledge is clearly linked to the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure, established practices, and legislative processes. The individual is highly familiar with the decisions of the Board, the formats for submitting questions (such as the information hour or interpellation), and the requirements for amending legislation (e.g., 51 votes needed to change the Riigikogu Internal Rules and Procedure Act). They stress the significance of the long-standing tradition (nearly 20 years) regarding political presentations.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural issues of criminal procedure and the legal system, focusing on the statute of limitations and the threshold for judicial access. Specific legal terminology is utilized, and the questions are directed straight to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, citing the need for legislative tools. The expertise also encompasses an analysis of the public relations between the law and the media.

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The speaker demonstrates awareness of the parliament's internal dynamics and the role of the board (or leadership). He/She also emphasizes his/her ability to influence tax policy (specifically, preventing the "Santa Claus tax"). His/Her expertise regarding foreign policy is limited to acknowledging one significant foreign visit. Furthermore, he/she demonstrates awareness of data protection rules.

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The speaker demonstrates expertise on monetary and fiscal policy topics, employing terms such as Euribor, the European Central Bank, and interest rates. They pose specific questions regarding forecasts for interest rate cuts and strategies for covering the state budget deficit, highlighting the technical complexity of the subject matter.

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