By Months: Urmas Kruuse
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in macroeconomics and the financing of national defense expenditures, utilizing technical terms such as tax burden, GDP ratio, and budget dynamics. He is capable of comparing the current fiscal situation with historical data, referencing defense spending from the 1990s.
09.2025
9 Speeches
The high level of expertise is evident in agricultural policy and regional development, demonstrated by the use of specific terminology (CAP, Strategic Plan, self-sufficiency rate, precision agriculture, thresholds). Furthermore, he/she is knowledgeable about financial regulation (credit unions/savings and loan associations) and key macroeconomic indicators (debt load, the cyclical nature of economic growth). He/She emphasizes evidence-based arguments, questioning the scientific relevance of certain tests in educational policy.
06.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economics, exports, and competitiveness, comparing Estonian service exports with those of Latvia and Lithuania and analyzing the development of the IT sector. They possess specific knowledge regarding agricultural efficiency (livestock farming versus industrial production) and the property rights issues associated with establishing broadband infrastructure. Furthermore, they are well-versed in legislative procedures and Supreme Court decisions concerning the residence register.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the convergence of rural affairs, food law, and education law, serving as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee and the bill's rapporteur. They employ technical language (such as normative technical amendments, mandatory operating licenses, and risk-based control) and are well-versed in the specifics of both pension system flexibility and the analysis of land taxation.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the international negotiation and security aspects of the correctional system, requesting confirmation regarding the exclusion of social infiltration. They have a specific interest in cultural policy (authors' lending fees and their impact on a sense of stability) and the sports system (Team Estonia and the problem of youth attrition). The questions are directed toward obtaining specific data and statistics.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic challenges and the specific problems facing businesses during a crisis. The expertise focuses on the transformation of business models, the disruption of supply chains, and the necessity of increasing exports. Reference is also made to the impact of Russian aggression on the economy.
02.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in security and foreign policy, analyzing the history of the West's threat perception and defense spending. They are also thorough on matters of sports policy, addressing support systems for coaches, the variations in local government funding mechanisms, and the criteria used to support elite youth sports. Furthermore, they display knowledge regarding banking capitalization and tax benefits for philanthropy.
01.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authoritative and technical expertise in the field of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Feed Law, and the Law on the Breeding of Farm Animals. They are well-versed in legislative details (e.g., application cycles, the mandate of the Labour Inspectorate) and constantly refer to the alignment of national legislation with the European Union level. They use specific terminology such as "conditionality" and "editorial correction" and explain the process of drafting regulations.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker is an expert in parliamentary procedural matters, serving as the Chairman and rapporteur of the Rural Affairs Committee. Their substantive expertise is evident concerning the European Union's social conditionality and its implementation, referencing the jurisdiction of the Labour Inspectorate. They use the positions of the Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce as an authority to confirm that the requirements do not impose an additional burden.
11.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in agricultural policy, citing the percentages of EU direct payments (84% of the European average) and issues of competitiveness. They use statistics to describe the dynamics of abortion and are well versed in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, serving as the rapporteur for the Rural Affairs Committee. Furthermore, they are aware of the historical health risks associated with back-alley abortions.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in economic and banking topics, utilizing detailed statistical data (e.g., 139 million euros in prepaid income tax) and technical terminology (Euribor, fixed vs. floating interest rates). Furthermore, he/she is authoritative in the field of rural affairs and legislation, serving as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee and addressing phytosanitary requirements and the preservation of heritage varieties.
09.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of agricultural policy and regional development, using specific data (e.g., the level of direct support at 80%, the share of organic land at 23%, and special diesel costs exceeding 30 million euros). They are an authority on legislative procedure, providing detailed overviews of how draft legislation is handled in the committee. Furthermore, they are well-versed in issues concerning local government financing, public transport coordination, and the challenges related to veterinary recruitment.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker expresses interest in macroeconomics (specifically, the causes of inflation and input costs) and financial regulation, inquiring about relevant research and the psychological aspects involved. Particular emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge regarding the nature of cryptocurrencies and their potential for income concealment. Furthermore, the speaker is seeking expert assessments concerning market inefficiencies and consumer behavior.
05.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker is knowledgeable regarding legislative procedure and committee work, emphasizing consensus-based decisions and deadlines. He/She shows a deep interest in the structure and quality of early childhood education, referencing PISA results and the differences in requirements between childcare and kindergarten. Furthermore, he/she possesses knowledge of the details of financial regulation, inquiring about the procedures for closing bank accounts.
04.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of rural affairs, agriculture, and veterinary medicine, backing this up with specific data and statistics (such as veterinarian salary levels and student enrollment figures). He/She addresses technical subjects, including the utilization of reference laboratories and food irradiation, and underscores the critical role of veterinary science in public health and food security.
03.2024
6 Speeches
Significant expertise is evident in the energy sector, covering specific topics such as the strategic advantage of offshore wind farms (higher wind speeds), biogas production capacity (TWh constraints), and the role of gas-fired power plants in meeting peak demand. Technical terminology and statistical data are utilized (e.g., 1 TWh biogas potential, the target of reducing dropouts by 1,500). Furthermore, knowledge is demonstrated regarding the interplay between education and healthcare, and the regulatory framework of the European Union pharmaceutical market.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in legislative procedure and the management of committee work, alongside a strong grasp of European Union food safety and novel food regulations. They utilize technical terminology (allergens, novel food, labeling regulations) and cite legal constraints, clarifying why national-level amendments are not feasible. Furthermore, they possess knowledge of geopolitical issues (NATO, Ukraine/Hungary) and the export challenges facing the Estonian food industry.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in issues concerning education reform, school network optimization, and local government structures following the administrative reform. He/She highly values an evidence-based approach, clear statistics, and the collection of indicators for decision-making. Specific data is utilized, such as referencing education funding at 6% of GDP and a €60,000 incentive measure.