By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

The expertise is evident regarding national strategic reserves and food security, demonstrating awareness of the establishment and operation of the Estonian Centre of Reserves. Knowledge of legislative procedures is also represented, referencing Justice Minister Kalle Laanet's previous statements and standard responses used when rejecting draft legislation. The speaker actively monitors media coverage concerning the reserves.

The speaker demonstrates expertise both in the legislative procedures of the Riigikogu and in the details of excise policy. They specifically refer to the draft bill amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, as well as specific-purpose fuel (shale oil heating oil). Consequently, the expertise focuses on procedural correctness and the specifics of tax policy.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of infrastructure construction and transport policy, highlighting the proportion of unacquired land for Rail Baltic and the project's financing sums (e.g., 190 million). They express concern about the collapse of the Estonian road construction sector and the resulting consequences (loss of know-how, higher prices charged by foreign companies). Furthermore, they emphasize the necessity of involving universities in analyzing renovation conditions and the technological solutions for Rail Baltic.

The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of tax legislation, presenting specific draft bills aimed at reducing the income tax rate for both natural and legal persons. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament), demanding clarity regarding accountability and utilizing procedural tools, such as requesting additional time. This expertise has been applied in formulating proposals to ease the economic situation.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding procedural issues within the legal system and politically sensitive court cases, referencing specific examples such as the Kajar Lember and Port of Tallinn cases. He is also familiar with practical situations related to the Defense Forces and security, for instance, the recommendations given to conscripts. Furthermore, he is well-versed in the Ministry of Justice’s arguments concerning conflict of interest and the organization of oversight.

The speaker demonstrates awareness in the field of social policy, referencing the previous draft bill to reduce child benefits and the resulting media coverage. The expertise lies in highlighting the severity of the social problem and connecting it to the government's inaction. Specific technical data or statistics are not utilized; rather, the emphasis is placed on a substantive understanding of the issue.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legislative procedure by inquiring about the timely submission of the draft bill in accordance with the rules. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of the history of Estonian tax policy, specifically referencing the 2009 increase in VAT from 18% to 20%.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of tax policy (VAT rates 5%, 9%, 22%) and the technical aspects of climate policy, referencing carbon trading and the quota system. They directly link these mechanisms to industrial competitiveness, citing the departure of the metal industry from Europe as an example. Furthermore, they are familiar with previous legislative decisions, such as the taxation of CO2 from wood-fired boiler houses.