By Plenary Sessions: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

Demonstrates knowledge of the budget process: the role of explanatory memoranda, the constitutional framework, the fundamental laws of the budget, and the consistency between ministries. Supports specific examples (Rail Baltica figures, 294 million, etc.) and discusses their accuracy.

Demonstrates knowledge of topics related to the transparency of the Riigikogu's expenses and the hidden nature of the board’s expense reimbursement system. Refers to investigative activity and the question of why the system is concealed, showing the speaker’s awareness of parliamentary financial oversight matters.

It emphasizes the role of constitutional and legal frameworks and provides a precise description of the state secretary’s duties (participation in government meetings, ensuring the correctness of draft legislation, etc.). It refers to amending educational requirements and the need to present a separate law, and uses examples (discussion of the state secretary’s changing role, comparison with a long-standing existing law). It highlights signs that violations of the principles of the rule of law could allow for certain levels of political cleansing. It also refers to the Hungarian example as a warning sign of how legal manipulations are used to serve political objectives.

Demonstrates expertise in tax and income tax policy, referencing specific rates (dividend tax 14% → 22%, maximum bank income tax 18%) and outlining the distinctions of advance income tax. Describes more complex tax structures and their impact, using numerical examples to justify its positions.

It demonstrates awareness of trust issues regarding institutions and uses terms like “trust rating” and “trust credit”; it doesn't present technical data or methodology, but emphasizes the general responsibility and public image of a democratic institution.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of tax policy and revenue assessment, mentioning specific figures and processes (e.g., a difference of 43 million euros in September) and discussing potential impacts of tax increases. They refer to calculations, revenue trends, and limitations, and use terminology such as revenue, forecasts, and extraordinary increases. The focus is on budget and tax policy and the role of the finance ministry/commission.

He demonstrates knowledge of ownership policy, the management of state-owned enterprises, and the state assets act, citing the results of the National Audit Office’s audit and the discrepancy between Eesti Energia’s performance and the owner's expectations. He uses specific terms such as ownership policy, the organization of the board's work, and the accounting of investments and dividends, which shows his understanding of financial and ownership matters.

The speaker demonstrates a clear understanding of economic policy and tax-related matters: referring to the impact of tax increases, their interactions, and the Ministry of Finance's projections. They use terminology such as "impact" and "interaction" and emphasize the need for accurate data and the involvement of experts in the decision-making process.