By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik

The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics of macroeconomics and fiscal policy, referencing Estonia’s position in the EU economic growth rankings and analyzing the impact of tax increases on consumption. Technical terms such as the "recessionary spiral" are used, and specific solutions are proposed (a bank profit tax, progressive income tax, and reduction of the public sector).

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the schedules and financing of infrastructure projects, referencing specific road sections, previous government plans (up to 2030), and the application for European Union derogations. He also uses budget and economic terminology, such as the "subsidy for the wealthy" (exceeding half a billion) and traffic safety metrics. He emphasizes the importance of Via Baltica, particularly from a national defense standpoint.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social policy and labor market services, specifically referencing unemployment benefits and the training courses offered by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa). This expertise centers on the impact of social measures on vulnerable groups, such as youth, single mothers, and people with disabilities. Furthermore, the election result (44.5%) and the coalition's rating (20%) are utilized to assess political legitimacy.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social welfare and subsistence benefits, highlighting specific data regarding the decline in the benefit's purchasing power (by one third) and the period during which it has not been raised (three years). The speaker is aware of the bill's impact on the bureaucracy and workload of local governments and directly references feedback from the Chamber of Disabled People and the Union of Cities and Rural Municipalities.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of economic statistics, citing the wealth level of Estonian residents and how it compares to previous periods. They possess detailed information regarding the proposed amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act and their specific effects on single mothers, seasonal workers, and youth.