By Months: Mait Klaassen
Total Months: 15
Fully Profiled: 15
10.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority and detailed knowledge of amendments to the Chemicals Act, particularly concerning the implementation of the Seveso III Directive and requirements related to major accident hazards. He/She is familiar with both the legislative procedure (the work of the steering committee) and the technical aspects of industrial safety and notification systems. Furthermore, he/she exhibits knowledge of the structure of the Estonian labor market, focusing on the potential of individuals inactive in the labor force.
09.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of environmental and property law, particularly concerning restrictions imposed on private forests. Furthermore, they show an interest in contemporary financial matters, having questioned the President of the Bank of Estonia about the impact of cryptocurrencies on the Estonian economy. They utilize statistical data (a 60–40 distribution) in their critique of regional policy.
06.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker possesses considerable expertise in the field of education, particularly concerning curriculum development, integrated instruction, and the regulation of bachelor's and master's degree levels. They also demonstrate practical awareness of wind farm regulations, specifically mentioning noise, visibility, and compensation schemes. The speaker utilizes specific terminology (astronomical time, integrated curriculum, regulated professions).
03.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound, experience-based expertise in Russian-Estonian border issues, drawing on their previous role as the county governor of a border region. They are familiar with past agreements regarding higher education funding (15% annually over four years) and are knowledgeable about international conventions concerning the closure of borders and the separation of families.
02.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in both border control and international cooperation (reaching agreements with neighboring countries regarding the acceptance of dangerous vessels), as well as in the fields of nature conservation and agriculture. Specifically, the knowledge covers the specifics of damage caused by nuisance wildlife, differentiating between wolves, bears, lynxes, and deer, and the property destroyed by them (sheep, chickens, silage bales).
01.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a keen interest in and knowledge of wildlife behavior models (especially those of the wolf) and predator damage prevention. Specific terminology, such as "behavior model," is employed, and the persistence of learned behavior is referenced ("learned as a pup," "taught by older pack leaders"). The expertise is focused on questions regarding the differences between hunting wild prey and predation directed at livestock.
12.2024
25 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound technical and procedural competence in the fields of waste, traffic, and subsoil law, detailing the complexities involved in suspending and deleting register entries. They employ specific terminology (e.g., "rolling deletion," "legitimate expectation," "environmental levy") and present precise data (e.g., 30,000 temporarily deleted vehicles). The speaker relies on analyses provided by various ministries and the Legal and Analysis Department of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
11.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in climate policy and the carbon cycle, using terminology such as fossil and biomass-sequestered carbon, and referencing observations from the COVID era. He/She is also knowledgeable about the necessity of economic transformation and the role of the education system in the context of technological change.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep knowledge of environmental and resource legislation, particularly in the areas of oil shale reserves, the Climate-Resilient Economy Act, and the management of end-of-life vehicles. The presentations are highly detailed, including specific references to draft legislation, responses from ministry officials, and technical terminology (e.g., M1 and N1 category vehicles). The speaker's veterinary higher education and doctoral degree are also mentioned, which are leveraged to criticize the complexity of bureaucracy.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The politician has clear expertise in matters concerning the legal and judicial system, including the proposals made by the Chancellor of Justice and the work of the Supreme Court. He/She is concerned about the quality of legal training and the modernization of curricula, citing the emergence of new fields, such as extensive environmental law, as an example. He/She uses specific terminology related to the selection and education of lawyers.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics related to financial regulation (bank accounts, fundamental rights), international finance (the Nordic Investment Bank, market competition), and macroeconomics (fiscal consolidation, investments in higher education). He/She uses specific terminology and refers to the experience of other countries (Sweden) in crisis management.
04.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of veterinary science, thoroughly discussing the high cost of education, the profession's shifting focus (food safety, small animals), and historical aspects. They cite specific figures regarding the necessary funding for clinical training (approximately 350,000 euros) and Finnish-Estonian relations, while also highlighting the psychological stressors inherent in the profession (a high suicide rate). They explain that veterinary training is one of the most expensive specialties, comparable to human medicine.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and infrastructure, calling for specific studies concerning population displacement and areas with developing economies. Particular emphasis is placed on the need for baseline research regarding educational investments and social studies when justifying support measures. Furthermore, knowledge of energy infrastructure reliability is highlighted, with reference to the practice of underground cabling in other forested Nordic countries.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of atmospheric physics and the environmental impact of transport, citing the Green Tiger roadmap and emissions statistics (65% of emissions). They also possess practical and authoritative experience in local government and finance, stemming from their previous roles as a member of the Tartu City Council, chairman of the finance committee, and county governor.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority on topics concerning educational management and social factors (families with different educational orientations). However, their expertise in the field of atmospheric physics is particularly outstanding, utilizing terms such as "laminar flow" and referencing the fundamental principles of physical laws. The use of technical terminology points to specialized knowledge, which is employed to correct counterarguments.