By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

Demonstrates knowledge of energy policy and renewable energy, mentioning economic balance and the 2030 target. References the claim by Swedish analysts regarding the unprofitability of wind energy and uses the experiences of foreign countries as context. Shows competence in assessing technical and economic aspects without buying into excessive optimism.

Demonstrates a grasp of energy policy and economics: referencing oil shale reserves, the operational requirements and depreciation challenges of boilers, and the necessity of evaluating the actual operational impact. It cites the experiences of Sweden, the UK, Germany, and Finland regarding the effects of the green transition, employing terminology like desynchronization and island operation to highlight the complexity of the debate.

Demonstrates knowledge regarding the use and regulation of plant protection products, as well as factors influencing competition. It points to a specific example: Compared to Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, more pest control agents are permitted than in Estonia, which negatively impacts the competitiveness of local berry farmers. It references the Estonian Gardening Association and a long-standing issue, stressing the necessity of mapping out the current situation and implementing improvements.

The text highlights the required skills and knowledge concerning election security, transparency, and auditing. These include: the analysis of deficiencies raised in OSCE observation reports, the incorporation of the work and findings of TalTech researchers, and issues related to the technical control of e-elections and potential manipulation. The necessity of involving independent experts and international experience is also presented.

In terms of qualifications, the representative has demonstrated a solid economic background: they reference the analysis of the Institute of Economic Research, utilize specific inflation figures (a range of 5.2–7%, food prices at 6–8%), and highlight the issue of poverty and the food basket affecting over 300,000 people. They present international examples from the European Union concerning VAT variations on foodstuffs and cite specific countries (Belgium, Austria, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland) to illustrate various approaches. Furthermore, they reference the structure of bank deposits and consumption taxes to reinforce the technical foundation of the argument.

It uses the ENMAK 2035 timeline and consumption forecasts (10 TWh vs 15.4 TWh), highlighting potential prices (174 vs 155 euros/MWh) and the projections from the graph on page 7. It emphasizes the necessary analysis and control regarding large investments (approx. 14 billion euros), the planned infrastructure, and the resulting prices. It demonstrates a strong, science-based focus on the connections between energy consumption and investments, and the resulting impact on the consumer.

The speaker uses specific examples and data: grid throughput capacity, the economic viability of installing battery storage systems, analysis of Nord Pool prices and the energy market situation, 1250 MW of green energy production versus 700–750 MW of consumption, grid operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and the ENMAK 2030 price forecast of 150 EUR/MWh. These nuances highlight the technical nature of the discussion and the use of industrial terminology within the context of the energy market.

It provides the technical context for energy prices, grid infrastructure, and green policy. Specific entities and terms like ENMAK, the megawatt (MW), the megawatt-hour (MWh), Elering, the Ministry of Climate, and a 2.6 billion subsidy are cited. It utilizes concrete examples drawn from calculations of prices and capacities, and references the common energy framework of the Baltic region.

Areas of expertise: the financial and banking sector (return on equity, Euribor, loan agreement fees, valuation reports, notary fees) and energy policy (green energy, wind turbines vs. oil shale, Enefit Green). The presented information refers to specific figures and statistics (e.g., return on equity higher than in Scandinavia; bank profits doubled in 2023–2024) and offers technical solutions for transferring the loan agreement and lowering interest rates.

It uses specific numbers and examples (40%/33% representation in management bodies, paragraphs 23791–23792, fines up to 400,000 euros) and highlights specific companies (Silvano Fashion Group, Infortar, Ekspress Grupp) to demonstrate that balance already exists. It interprets the European Union discussion and the 13-year debate within context, utilizing technical terminology and descriptions of requirements.

The speaker's demonstrations showcase knowledge of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure safety issues (such as inverters, remote control, solar panel systems, and 800–938 MW consumption). Reference is made to the Cyber Security Yearbook published by the State Information System Authority (RIA) and the operational practices of techno-ecosystems (solar arrays, rolling stock). Emphasis is placed on understanding technical details and safety assurances, as well as assessing risks associated with technology originating from China.