By Months: Mait Klaassen

The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing traffic and the causes of accidents, distinguishing between road conditions and driver behavior as separate factors. To support their stance, they draw upon personal, long-term (53 years) driving experience to emphasize the critical role of driver control in hazardous situations. They call for an analysis that would investigate the root causes of accidents more deeply.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.