By Plenary Sessions: Anti Allas

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy economics, emphasizing the state's role in guiding electricity production and the limited influence of the free market. They are familiar with the specific policy document, "Estonian Energy Sector Development Plan," and the importance of its finalization. The technical term "lack of long-term perspective" is employed, and reference is made to the concerns of businesses.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in taxation and public finance, focusing on the specifics of corporate taxation and the impact of VAT. They refer to specific tax policy details, such as the original objective of the tax incentive (productivity) and a comparison of the VAT on foodstuffs with Finland.

His/Her expert knowledge is clearly evident in the fields of nature conservation and forestry, highlighting specific data regarding the price of mature forest ready for felling (25,000–30,000 euros per hectare) and the compensation offered (160 euros). He/She possesses thorough knowledge of the European Commission's infringement procedure process and the procedural requirements set forth by the Nature Conservation Act. Furthermore, he/she demonstrates interest in regional policy and the strategic planning of energy.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education, particularly concerning teacher salary issues, the specifics of the vocational education reform, and educational inequality. Specific data points (120% of the national average) and political terminology are utilized, such as progressive income tax, applied curricula, and part-time study. The issue of the bureaucratic burden placed on schools is also highlighted.

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the field of environmental and forestry law, utilizing specific terminology such as restricted zone forest habitat, strict conservation area, and forest management plans. They are also familiar with the European Union infringement procedure and its impact on domestic legislation. The speaker emphasizes the legal thicket that arises from the validity of various regulations (e.g., plans approved by the Environmental Board).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in forestry and environmental regulation, referencing specific terminology such as restriction zones, harvest-ready timber, and forest management plans. The focus is on the consequences of procedures implemented by the Environmental Board, which have resulted in a loss of property value. This expertise is aimed at analyzing administrative practices and their economic impact.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of energy management and legislation, specifically referencing ENMAK (the Energy Management Development Plan), the 2035 target, and the 2021 European Union recovery plan. He/She is also familiar with the historical objective of school meal funding and the current ambiguity surrounding it, noting that local governments are quietly covering the shortfalls.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of internal security, discussing detailed investment plans, such as the functionality of the Võru joint building as a crisis center and shelter. Furthermore, knowledge of market problems in social care is evident, particularly the deficit of care home places, which allows providers to charge exorbitant fees and generate large profits.

Demonstrates knowledge of the technical aspects of the energy system, utilizing terms such as dispatchable capacity and intermittent energy. It stresses the critical necessity of engineering expertise and precise calculations for the system's operation, noting that members of the Riigikogu frequently lack this knowledge.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of taxation and macroeconomic policy, utilizing specific terminology such as structural deficit, the Gini coefficient, and the productivity of corporate investments. The analysis is supported by references to the opinions of Peet Kask, a member of the Estonian Constitutional Assembly, and political scientist Tõnis Saarts. Specific emphasis is placed on the fragility of the pension system's payout structure and the detrimental impact of dismantling the second pillar.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of competition, citing the low number of identified violations, high prices, and the inadequacy of supervisory tools. He/She is also knowledgeable about social welfare and labor law topics, analyzing the risks of flexibility for employees and wage competition in special care institutions. In his/her argumentation, he/she uses economic terms (profits, risk mitigation, human capital producers).