By Years: Rene Kokk

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the fields of energy (oil shale, wind turbine profitability, CO2 quotas) and tax policy (excise duties, VAT, calculation errors in the car tax). He uses specific data (e.g., Statistics Estonia unemployment figures, the page count of the Nordica audit) and technical terms (e.g., infrasound, island operation, N1/N1G categories). Furthermore, he is familiar with national defense topics, such as the compensation of reservists and the necessity of withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention.

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of infrastructure construction, specifically pointing out deficiencies in the land acquisition process for Rail Baltic and the underfunding of roads (citing a 4.4 billion euro shortfall). They are also well-versed in the nuances of taxation, such as the VAT applied to the press, and the effect of excise duty hikes on cross-border trade. Furthermore, they exhibit expertise regarding issues in rural life and agriculture, for instance, the termination of compensation for damage caused by geese.