By Months: Katrin Kuusemäe

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and budget matters, referencing the 2026 budget and the specific financial impact of the previous tax system (€1800). The macroeconomic debate concerning tax relief versus inflation is also addressed, culminating in a question posed to the minister. Specific data (approximately 1800 euros) is utilized to describe the tax burden.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, focusing on accurately relaying the procedural decisions and debates. His reliance on the minutes shows detailed knowledge of what transpired in the committee sessions, including the government's conservative stance and previous bills addressing the same subject matter. He openly admits that no deep substantive discussion took place in the committee and that he cannot answer questions that are not based on the minutes.

The expert review is clearly connected to the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, offering a detailed summary of the session's proceedings and the resulting votes. It also demonstrates knowledge concerning the status of the Energy Sector Development Plan (EMAK) and the binding force of the €280 million funding agreements signed with the European Commission.

Kuusemäe demonstrates competence regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the operating procedures of the Constitutional Committee, providing a precise overview of the discussion, voting results, and procedural decisions. He/She does not personally demonstrate substantive knowledge on the topic of medicine or vaccine safety, but instead relays the positions of other colleagues (e.g., Karmen Joller) concerning the jurisdiction of the State Agency of Medicines and vaccine security.

The speaker demonstrates authority in the areas of legislative procedure, the working procedures of the Constitutional Committee, and the regulation of representation expenses for state officials. He/She is familiar with the legal arguments concerning the draft bill and is able to quote the official positions and justifications of the Government of the Republic. He/She also referred to the National Audit Office as a possible source for obtaining an overview of the use of representation expenses.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in defense industry procurement and its economic impact, specifically emphasizing the previous policy of directing procurements overseas. This expertise focuses on the economic optimization of national defense spending, employing terms like "defense industrial output procurement" and "foreign investor interest."

The expertise clearly falls within the domain of constitutional law and legislative procedure, particularly in leading the work of the Constitutional Committee and presenting the outcomes. It addresses technical legal concepts such as the building protection zone and the system for paying work ability allowance, relying on analyses provided by the Chancellor of Justice and the ministries.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in international security, NATO enlargement processes, and regional geopolitics. Specific terminology, such as "NATO internal sea," is used, and Russia's aggression is referenced as the direct cause of the expansion. The expertise focuses on the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea.