By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

The speakers possess specific expertise, covering the assessment of the economic impact resulting from changes to the health insurance law, and issues related to social cohesion. (Examples cited include: 1.3 million people, approximately 1.85 million doctor visits annually; increases in hospital daily fees and prescription charges.) Furthermore, the discussion addressed the question of citizenship, the phenomenon of the 'gray passport,' and the topic of local-level voting rights, alongside historical nuances raised regarding the 1990s citizenship reform and the subsequent mechanism of the gray passport.

The speaker addresses the specific sector, using examples from economics and social policy: pension payouts, support for single pensioners, and the impact of budget and tax policy. They provide specific numerical references (e.g., the 5th of the month, 6,700 pensioners, 1,340,000 euros) and complain about the haste and lack of necessary coordination. In addition to involvement in the main topic, there is also mention of healthcare funding for children's dental care and the context of cost changes for notarial services, demonstrating a technical interest in the impact of the draft legislation.

Shows awareness of the content of the draft legislation and refers to specific points in the Explanatory Memorandum that address the implementation and supervision of the norms. It employs terminology such as "abuse of norms" and "supervision," which clearly indicates an understanding of the field of public administration and law-making. The knowledge is presented primarily through questions of discussion and implementation.

The speaker demonstrates budgetary competence by referencing an overview of cost- and input-based versus activity-based budgeting, and the need to amend the framework law. Specific examples and indicators are utilized (such as amounts totaling billions of euros, the share of European funds, and the share of own resources), and the technical importance of budget classification and transparency is highlighted.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding notarial fees and tax policy, citing specific figures (270,000 notarial acts annually, 11.5 million euros per year, a 30% increase), and referencing the consultation process and the tax-related impact on the budget.

Uses specific examples and numbers: food prices have risen by over 40% during the last two years, compares the practices of European Union VAT exceptions (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, etc.) and presents detailed European examples; the increase in the cost of the Rail Baltic project (3.6 billion → 23.8 billion) and the differences in the total expenditures of the countries (Estonia ~1.35 billion deficit, Latvia 9.60 billion, Lithuania 10.23 billion) and the need to review the organization of funding sources and land acquisition.

Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between budget and taxes, as well as environmental considerations; uses terms such as 'environmental aspect' and 'replenishing the state treasury,' and refers to the structure and control of the state budget. Highlights the tension between competing priorities, where the impact of taxation must account for both environmental concerns and income equality.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on issues of economic inequality, tax policy, and energy policy, specifically addressing the proposed reduction of VAT on food, regional salary disparities (Harju County at approximately 2000 euros versus Southeast Estonia at approximately 1400 euros), and matters concerning energy security and the availability of electricity. The speaker references European Union practices and the 2030–2040 targets for renewable energy and carbon neutrality, while stressing the necessity of an investment plan and the sustainable utilization of assets (oil shale). Concrete examples and figures are used (e.g., salary differences, 2030/2040 targets, electricity price).

The topics addressed include the financing of the European Union's Cohesion Policy funds, specifically covering their utilization during the 2014–2020 and 2021–2027 periods. The speaker cites data from the National Audit Office and presents precise figures (e.g., 300 million euros unused in the 2014–2020 period; 48 million used out of 3.7 billion euros in the 2021–2027 period). This demonstrative scientific approach and the numerical details indicate a robust, fact-based discussion regarding the utilization of the funds.

The speaker focuses on regional development and the availability of public services in rural areas, bringing up concrete examples such as Kiviõli, Jõhvi, Lüganuse, and Hiiumaa, and referencing the closure of state agencies. They also utilize data from the National Institute for Health Development regarding the drug overdose rate and discuss its impact on regional development decisions. The examples and statistics offer insight into the specific expertise they possess on these subjects.