By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and state budget revenue, referencing prior government experience (EKRE 2020) and connecting the positive effect of the income tax cut to VAT collections. They use specific figures (200 million, 5%) and criticize the Ministry of Finance’s reliance on Excel-based calculations. They are also aware of Latvia’s goal for national defense spending (5%) being achieved without requiring tax hikes.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding exceptions to the Aliens Act and salary criteria, referencing the specific provisions for paying 1.5 times the salary and the topic of seasonal workers. He highlights technical details concerning border guard capabilities (surveillance vs. protection) and economic restructuring (the four-day work week). Furthermore, he utilizes data from Statistics Estonia and the Unemployment Insurance Fund, noting 54,000 unemployed persons as of the end of April.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in complex regulatory matters, particularly in the fields of energy (CO2 quotas, Article 122 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and environmental law (land compensation, invasive species). They are meticulous regarding the provisions of draft legislation, asking, for example, about fine units, penalty rates, and compensation mechanisms. To support their arguments, they utilize both references to European Union law and Estonian statistical data.

The presenter demonstrates expertise regarding the Penal Code and corporate liability, referencing the 2023 amendments that expanded liability for deficiencies in work organization. They also possess detailed knowledge of the organizational requirements for nursing homes (such as the duty of a carer) and the skill to connect inadequate work organization with the commission of a criminal offense. Additionally, they are up-to-date on the details of high-profile financial crime proceedings (Slava Ukraini).

The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning the administrative structure of the courts and the specifics of the law's entry into force, referencing precise dates and the role of the new administrative council. Specific terminology, such as the "Administrative and Development Council," is employed, and the link between the reduction in budgetary resources and the closure of courthouses is highlighted. Furthermore, they are aware of the number of parliamentary representatives on the council.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the social sector, particularly concerning the care reform and its supervision mechanisms. Specific terminology is employed, such as "Supervision by the Social Insurance Board" and "quality of service." Furthermore, specific contractual conditions are referenced, including the requirement that the caregiver and the care recipient be of the same sex.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy (VAT, excise duties, security tax) and their direct impact on the final price of foodstuffs. The analysis focuses on the cause-and-effect relationships of fiscal policy, explaining how a tax reduction is reflected in consumer prices. Political accountability and questions of solidarity in the context of taxation are also addressed.

The speaker demonstrates proficiency in financial planning and budgeting terminology, employing concepts such as "revenue strategy" and "revenue/expense line item." They specifically focus on a 2.6 billion euro investment in wind farms, demanding clarification regarding its accounting status. Their knowledge also extends to the government's presentation of the links between the economy and climate.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy and local services, citing specific examples from Ida-Virumaa (the Jõhvi courthouse, the Kiviõli unemployment office) and the timeline for the closure of the Lüganuse farm shop. They connect detailed factual inaccuracies found in the minister’s replies and emphasize the deficiencies in infrastructure (crumbling roads, lack of internet access), which hinders the implementation of remote work and e-commerce solutions.