By Plenary Sessions: Mait Klaassen

The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of the Russian-Estonian border, knowledge stemming from his previous role as county governor in a border region. He employs an analytical approach, insisting on the clarification of movement patterns behind the statistics (for example, shopping trips versus migration into the European Union). Furthermore, he exhibits awareness of international conventions and the risk of sanctions when implementing border control measures.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of higher education funding, citing a specific prior agreement concerning priority funding. Exact figures are mentioned ("approximately 15% per year over four years"), which indicates detailed knowledge of budgetary decisions and long-term financing plans.