By Plenary Sessions: Katrin Kuusemäe

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the financial implications of tax policy, citing a specific sum (approximately 1800 euros) that was allegedly deducted from the earnings of working people. The analysis focuses on the tax system's impact on the incomes of specific professions (teachers, rescuers) and the ongoing inflation debate.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, highlighting the consensus-based nature of the decisions and the limitations of the rapporteur's role. He/She is able to accurately convey the government's arguments concerning the economic and social impacts of the draft legislation, citing a drop in production volume and operational costs. In his/her presentation, he/she consistently relies on the committee's minutes.

The speaker demonstrated strong expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, presenting a detailed overview of the committee’s session and its procedural decisions. He/She also demonstrated knowledge concerning energy policy (oil shale, the energy economy development plan) and the legal bindingness of European Union funding agreements (280 million euros). His/Her role was the accurate conveyance of facts and the standpoints of the ministries.

The expertise is clearly procedural and relates to the internal procedures of the Riigikogu Constitutional Committee, including the handling of draft legislation, summaries of debates, and the reporting of voting results. He/She is able to accurately convey the committee's procedural decisions and voting results, including roll-call results. He/She relays the medical arguments of other committee members (e.g., Karmen Joller) regarding the safety of vaccines.

Expertise is clearly linked to the legislative procedure and the work of the Constitutional Committee, especially regarding the procedural steps and communication of decisions concerning draft legislation. It demonstrates authority in conveying the government’s official positions and the shortcomings (lack of transparency) in the regulation of representation expenses. The speaker is able to accurately cite laws (Status of Member of the Riigikogu Act) and officials (Kaidi Meristo).

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding defense industry procurements and their economic impact, citing previous practices (procurements made outside Estonia) and new industrial policy goals. Specific terminology is employed concerning foreign investor interest and the recycling of tax revenue when contributing to national defense.

The expertise is clearly tied to the work of the Constitutional Committee and the legislative procedures. This person is qualified to provide detailed summaries of the analysis concerning the Chancellor of Justice’s proposals, and knows precisely which ministries (the Ministry of Climate, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications) are involved with these issues. Furthermore, they can clarify the substance of complex legal acts (for example, the general character of a building prohibition within a protected construction zone).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international security and defense policy, focusing on NATO enlargement processes and the strategic status of the Baltic Sea. Specific geopolitical terminology ("NATO internal sea") is employed, and reference is made to concrete events (Russia's aggression).