By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik

The analysis focuses on international pressure and the consolidation of allies in support of Ukraine, highlighting Estonia's role in this process. It also demonstrates an awareness of the psychological impact of the war on children, stressing the necessity for psychological assistance for children living both in Ukraine and Estonia. Specific technical data or statistics are not utilized in the presentation; the emphasis remains on moral and political arguments.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of drug death statistics (the highest rate in the EU) and international studies, citing specific data and the example of the USA. He/She quotes studies claiming that opening a cannabis sales outlet could reduce the average number of deaths by 17%. He/She stresses the need for a science-based debate, asking the minister to share the studies and provide the evidence underpinning these claims.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in fiscal and economic policy, utilizing specific data points (a 3% drop in GDP, a comparison to defense expenditures, and the potential revenue from the bank tax). He references his prior experience as Chairman of the Riigikogu Finance Committee and delves into the specifics of the impacts of the special banking agreement and the universal service. He criticizes the government’s financial claims, suggesting the Prime Minister made a significant miscalculation (an error involving a zero) regarding the half-billion euros expected from the banking sector.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in cyber defense, e-governance, the digital economy, and international taxation. He/She cites specific data (a 3% GDP loss, which is comparable to defense spending) and refers to global trends, such as the increasing proportion of major corporations relative to nations in terms of annual budgets. The necessity for innovation and adaptation to the era of artificial intelligence is emphasized.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of economic causes (inflation) and the technical details of legislation. Specifically, the need for an impact assessment is emphasized, and its location is specifically inquired about (whether it is an annex to the state budget or a separate document).