By Months: Leo Kunnas

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in national defense and the defense industry, utilizing specific examples (Rheinmetall, Nammo, Patria) and technical terminology (155 mm shells, propellant charges). They possess detailed knowledge regarding the vulnerability of military logistics and wartime production requirements (dispersal/concealment). Furthermore, they are well-versed in Riigikogu (Parliament) procedural processes, particularly the work of the National Defense Committee and the specifics of draft legislation (e.g., the Emergency Situation Act).

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of military strategy and mine warfare, utilizing technical terms (e.g., improvised explosive devices, scatterable mines) and detailed examples from conflicts. He analyzes the practical failure of international conventions, citing examples from the war in Ukraine (the Perekop Isthmus, the 2023 counteroffensive), Iraq, Afghanistan, and Cambodia. He emphasizes the safety and necessity of factory-made mines compared to improvised solutions.

The speaker demonstrates proficiency in economic statistics and macroeconomic indicators, citing precise data on labor productivity percentages (84% versus 77.5% of the EU average). They utilize the country's ranking in the International Competitiveness Index (a drop from 22nd place to 33rd) to bolster their arguments. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the tax policy situations in Latvia and Finland, using them as comparative examples.

Demonstrates deep expertise in the field of national defense, particularly regarding the personnel management (J1 structures) of the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Forces, and issues concerning the organization of the administrative domain. Uses detailed data and technical analysis (e.g., salary rates for reservists, inflation rates, and the mathematical impact of indexation coefficients) when evaluating draft legislation. Furthermore, he/she is familiar with the legal aspects of defense service concerning holders of grey passports.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in both the defense budget (4–4.5% of GDP, force capability targets) and energy policy (subsidization, the CO2 quota system). He/She is able to link these two complex topics, focusing on the financial and security implications of political choices.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the financing needs of national defense (an additional five billion) and the defense spending targets of the Baltic states, citing specific percentages. On the topic of demography, he refers to Rein Taagepera's "demographic toilet bowl theory," demonstrating familiarity with academic concepts. Although he initiates a draft bill concerning constitutional issues, he repeatedly admits that he is not a lawyer and delegates legal competence to other institutions.