By Months: Alar Laneman
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
11.2025
2 Speeches
The speakers demonstrate profound expertise in the field of national defense and military operations, utilizing technical vocabulary (company, platoon, low-intensity operation). Their know-how is particularly strong concerning international missions (EUNAVFOR Med/Irini) and legislative procedure (the work of the lead committee, consensual decisions). Furthermore, constitutional issues related to mandates and clearly defined conditions are addressed authoritatively.
09.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority in national defense, military readiness, and international operations. He/She uses specific terminology (e.g., the UN arms embargo, increasing personnel strength) and refers to detailed operational objectives in Libya. This expertise is further confirmed by knowledge of the State Audit Office's findings and plans for replacing aid that will not be received from the United States.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and weapon systems by addressing the technical specifications of landmines and the requirements for their responsible deployment. Detailed explanations are provided regarding the planning-based culture of the Defense Forces (documentation, marked zones), and specific terminology, such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs), is introduced. It is emphasized that the problem lies not with the tool itself, but with its irresponsible use.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The expertise is demonstrated when addressing the strategic aspects of national defense and social inclusion, underscoring the necessity of harnessing the potential of all individuals. The speaker exhibits awareness of the procedural pitfalls inherent in parliamentary discussions, striving to prevent the subject matter from becoming "farcical."
12.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authoritative and historical expertise in defense policy and international operations, referencing the inception of peacekeeping, ESTPLA-1, and BALTBAT. Technical terminology is employed, such as "staff procedures" and "building state competence," and specific data is provided regarding the operation's costs (just over 28,000 euros) and the scale of the contribution (up to three defense personnel).
11.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international military operations, detailing the objectives of EUNAVFOR Med/Irini, such as the implementation of the UN arms embargo, the interdiction of illegal oil exports, and the training of the Libyan coast guard. Specific terminology is employed, and references are made to concrete capabilities (naval, air, and satellite capabilities) and personnel numbers.
09.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authoritative knowledge in the fields of national defense and internal security, focusing on air defense, allied relations, and crisis preparedness. They use specific terminology, such as "emergency funding injections" and "comprehensive national defense," and reference the projections made by the Commander of the Defense Forces. The speaker is aware of ongoing media debates (e.g., the ammunition procurement tender) and is capable of linking these issues to national planning.
05.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and security issues, directly linking the integrity of elections to hybrid warfare and the will to defend. He/She is specific regarding educational matters, referencing concrete problems such as the student-to-teacher ratio in schools and the decline in the quality of educators. Furthermore, he/she is familiar with the processes of drafting and planning government statements.
04.2024
16 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and security planning, utilizing specific terminology (e.g., "capability developments," "chain of functions," hybrid warfare) and citing examples from international conflicts (Hamas/Israel). Furthermore, he offers detailed criticism regarding election organization and legislative procedures, focusing on the lack of objectivity and transparency. In economic matters, he refers to specific costs and lost revenues (e.g., the cost of the green transition).
01.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority on topics concerning national defense and security planning, utilizing technical terminology (comprehensive national defense, capability development) and referencing international sources (the US think tank Institute for the Study of War, The Times). They are familiar with the timelines (1–3 years) of threat assessments presented by the Commander of the Defense Forces and the Prime Minister. Furthermore, they demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures and the work of committees.