By Months: Urmas Kruuse
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the process of establishing prisons, referencing the historical experience of Tartu Prison from over twenty years ago. He/She is familiar with the details of security measures, such as the number of visits and the differentiation of the open prison system, demanding that these details be clearly specified beforehand.
10.2025
5 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.